A targeted programme, which aligns with your Board’s stated values to increase and support diversity and inclusion in governance and leadership, specifically in the STEM space.
The opportunity to mentor and support talented women, to achieve their career aspirations, and grow leadership skills and governance experience.
The ability to enrich the makeup of New Zealand’s boards in a tangible way, leading to more robust and inclusive governance for the future.
Which boards and mentors are best suited to the WILD Programme?
Ideal partner boards would:
Have diversity of thought and inclusion as part of their core values.
Be open to having an observer with no voting rights observe their meetings for a period of time.
Hold board meetings on a regular basis.
Ideal partner mentors would:
Be committed to growing the capability of women with STEM backgrounds.
Have had experience in governance and leadership.
Be willing to prioritise time to actively mentor our participants over the course of a year, especially when participants are preparing for board meetings.