The inaugural Women in drinks Mentoring Program 2017 is now live, backed by ten leading companies from within the industry.

The structured Mentoring Program for the Australian drinks industry is aimed specifically at women looking to progress their careers to leadership level.

The six-month experience will include interactive workshops, facilitated group discussions, six to eight meetings between mentors and their mentees, plus a panel discussion where mentors answer mentees' questions on career highlights, leadership development and gender diversity.

Founding Director of Serendis, Maud Lindley noted that "diverse teams of non-experts perform better than non-diverse teams of experts" when it comes to positive outcomes in the workplace.

She also pointed out that diversity is a trigger that activates teams to "perspective-take more," communicate better with fewer assumptions and more explanations, and be more innovative and flexible. 

The drinks association CEO Sandra Przibilla told the audience she hoped the 2017 Mentoring Program would be the beginning of many future programs facilitated by Women in drinks. 

To register your organisation’s interest and receive detailed information about the program and application process, contact Bianca Havas on (02) 9371 2910 or at [email protected].

Applications for mentors and mentees are open until March 31. 

Click here to find out more about the program. 

Pictured: Serendis senior consultant Bianca Havas and WID councillor Nicole Stanners.