The maritime meet-up program creates a meeting place to connect professionals in the industry with experienced leaders (female & male).
WISTA Norway consists of some 600 business and thought leaders – both men and women – who want to drive diversity for a sustainable future
Apply to be a Mentee
Expectations for mentees in the program:
Mentee slots are for all women in the Maritime and Ocean Industries based in Norway
This is a mentee driven program where they are expected to drive the conversations
- Forward.
- Confirm the date, time, and location for each meeting with the Mentor.
- Come to each meeting prepared with a goal, topic, or question to discuss in order to make good use of the Mentor’s time.
- Preparations and agendas should be communicated in advance, so the Mentor has time to consider the points for discussion.
Apply to be a Mentor
Mentors in the program are expected to:
- Empower the mentee: ensure the mentoring relationship is driven by the needs of the Mentee – increasing their understanding of and ability to handle challenges on their own.
- Actively listen and explore scenarios: help Mentees explore where a course of action might lead while ensuring that Mentees retain ownership of the challenge/opportunity and decide how to manage it best.
- Feedback: Mentors listen for facts and feelings and provide feedback on the whole message.
- Provide information: personal insight, options, and ideas at a time when the Mentee is ready for them.
- Help the Mentee explore options relative to their career path.
PROGRAM TIMING AND STRUCTURE
The next program will run from September 2026 to September 2027. We recommend holding the monthly Mentor/Mentee meetings in person when possible.
- We propose to keep each meeting between one and a half to two hours, but it is up to the Mentor and the Mentee to agree on what suits them best.
- Communication methods should be agreed upon by both parties.
- The mentoring conversations must be a safe space for both participants. Mutually ensure that your Mentor/Mentee conversations remain private and confidential.
This program is run by WISTA Norway and continues with cooperation from the Norwegian Shipowners Association, YoungShip and TOOL. If you need more information about the program or would like to sponsor or host events related to the program, please get in touch with the WISTA Norway Board.