Leadership mentoring
The world of work is becoming international – is your company ready? Is your organization prepared to adapt?
Building and leading a diverse, international team is more critical than ever, as the benefits of an international work community are undeniable: it drives growth. In fact, future business growth will largely stem from international markets.
To support this transition, third edition of the national coaching leadership mentoring program – completely free of charge – will begin in April 2025. This program is designed to strengthen the leadership skills of supervisors or managers in Finnish SMEs that are eager to lead their teams towards an international future.
Take the first step toward becoming a leader in the global workplace.
Learn about the experiences of the participants from the video below (in Finnish)!
The benefits of an international team
Expand your company’s know-how, support innovation, discover new ways of working, grow the markets, and increase your turnover! The key? A dynamic and diverse work community. An international team doesn’t just drive success – it also enhances your company’s appeal, attracting top talent from around the world.
At Work in Finland, we’re here to support and guide supports and assists your company in its internationalization journey. Don’t wait, start your growth story now!
A free leadership mentoring program
In the leadership mentoring program, you will develop your company’s internal skills and internationalization capabilities. The future growth of companies will come from international markets. All companies will need international experts to succeed, and work communities will become multicultural sooner or later. Is your company ready to lead in this changing landscape?
Our mentoring is designed to help you build the skills and strategies your company needs to succeed. You’ll spar with your mentor to explore critical questions like:
- What does managerial competence mean in a more and more international world?
- Why should you and how can you recruit international talent?
- How can you manage and support your work community in the middle of the transformation?
- How does the internationalization of personnel contribute to the competitiveness of the company?
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Program content
The mentoring program is organized in collaboration with Suomen mentorit ry. The program combines pair mentoring and joint coaching sessions for all participants. The duration of the program is 8 months and it includes the following:
Joint kick-off and concluding events in Helsinki
8 mentoring sessions
3 coaching sessions (2x virtual and 1x face-to-face)
| Important Dates 2025 | |
|---|---|
| 7.1.–9.2.2025 | Call for applications is open |
| 26.3.2025, at 15–17 | Online coaching for mentors |
| 2.4.2025, at 15–18 (Helsinki, TF house) | Joint kick-off |
| 4.6.2025, at 15–17 | Online coaching A |
| 6.8.2025 , at 15–18 (Helsinki, TF house) | Joint interim meeting with coaching |
| 1.10.2025 at 15–17 | Online coaching B |
| 26.11.2025 at 15–18 (Helsinki, TF house) | Joint concluding event |
Contact us
If you have any questions about the mentoring program, please contact Regina Ainla: regina.ainla@businessfinland
Work in Finland’s International Recruitment Advice Service for Employers serves all employers operating in Finland, regardless of the size or sector of the company.