IPD mentoring programme for female managers
The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) launched a mentoring programme for female managers at the end of 2024 as part of its ‘Women in Global Trade’ activities. The response has been overwhelming: the organisation team has already been able to put together more than 40 tandems from the pool of over 80 mentees and mentors.
Following the kick-off, the international exchange is in full swing and there is great enthusiasm for the transnational cooperation.
Growing together: five key topics for success
The mentees have the opportunity to work specifically on their professional and personal development. They can choose from five key topics:
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Career & Leadership
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Finance & Management
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Marketing & Networking
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Equality & Inclusion
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Work-Life-Balance.
Dr Esther M. Nkuba, Managing Director of the IPD company Tunu Agriproducts in Tanzania, and Pamela Stenzel, international business lawyer and Co-Chair of the International Commission of the Association of Women Entrepreneurs in Germany (VdU), are one of more than 40 tandems in the IPD mentoring programme. Following online meetings, the two met in person for the first time at the Biofach fair in Nuremberg.
‘The exchange with Pamela is invaluable. She asks the right questions that help me and my company move forward. At the same time, her European perspective is very helpful. It allows me to look at my topics from different angles.’
Dr. Esther M. Nkuba, Director Tunu Agriproducts, Tansania
'International female entrepreneurs always find common themes - Esther and I do too. I was immediately impressed by her commitment to high-quality, sustainable spices. For me, the mentoring programme is ‘sisterhood’ in action - concrete and full of inspiring moments, for which we at VdU are very grateful.’
Pamela Stenzel, international business lawyer and Co-Chair of the International Commission of the Association of Women Entrepreneurs in Germany (VdU)
Outlook: Empowerment for a new generation of managers
With this programme, the IPD is setting an example for the promotion of female managers worldwide. The success of the first mentoring phase shows how valuable the exchange between experienced and aspiring female entrepreneurs is.
Read more about the ‘Women in Global Trade’ activities of the Import Promotion Desk.
Contact
IPD – Import Promotion Desk
Nora Eichkorn
Expert Sourcing + Markets (IPD office, Berlin)