Meetings
& Events Australia / Business Events Australia
Mentor Program
The MEA / Business Events Australia Mentor Program was launched in 2008 with 24 participants to address the current skills shortage in the business events sector by up-skilling industry professionals to improve the industry's overall competitiveness on the domestic and international stage.
July 2009 saw the graduation of the Mentees from the MEA/BEA Mentor Program. The graduation was held at the MEA national office in North Sydney and Mentors and Mentees shared positive experiences on how they had gained from the program.
Mentoring is an effective method for the sharing of knowledge in management and leadership experiences and will provide an opportunity for members to increase their skills in a variety of areas as either Mentor or Mentee.
Dedication to the industry & its future, the Association & its members and sharing the experience and expertise with the next generation of industry practitioners.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for Mentors with skills and expertise as well as Mentees seeking skills and experience in one or more areas of:
Corporate Governance
Marketing
Sales
Human Resources
Finance
Operations
Business Management
Research
These are skills needed in all businesses whether you are in meetings & event management, venues, convention bureaux, exhibitions or audio visual & staging sectors. This means you will not necessarily mentor or be a mentee within your own industry sector.
What do I need to apply?
Mentors will be selected on the basis of personal qualities such as:
Area of skills
Level of expertise
Interest in supporting the development of others
Communication skills
A minimum of five years experience at senior level with high professional achievement
Willing to share experiences
Agreement to avoid all conflicts of interest
Agreement not to breach confidentiality
Mentees will be selected based on a review of their application form.
