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Mentor For and Nagano Business Association Collaborate for Women's Leadership Program

Mentor For, a company specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), is set to join forces with the Nagano Business Association to enhance women’s leadership in local enterprises. Under the initiative named the "Diversity Talent Development Program," Mentor For will facilitate dynamic support to nurture female leaders through mentoring and skill development.

Background of the Initiative

As Japan faces challenges such as an aging population and a declining workforce, the issue of young women leaving rural areas has become pressing. The government's 'Regional Revitalization 2.0' emphasizes the importance of creating attractive environments for youth and women in local communities. Many rural companies are lagging in the implementation of DE&I strategies, which underlines the necessity for creating workplaces that empower women and establish engaging organizational cultures.

In response, the Nagano Business Association has initiated practical strategies through a joint effort of its Human Resource Development Committee, Women’s Committee, and Next Generation Committee, focusing on the cultivation of diverse talents.

The Role of Mentor For

Mentor For has been a pioneer in mentoring services since 2018, demonstrating effectiveness in developing leadership through mentoring programs. The collaboration will specifically address the challenges faced by female leaders in Nagano Prefecture. Services offered will include:

• - Development of external mentors for female leaders
• - Training programs on essential practical leadership skills

Mentoring and mentoring systems are now recognized as vital tools for fostering female leaders and driving organizational growth. With a team of mentors who possess diverse experiences and skills, Mentor For can help individuals navigate career challenges that are often difficult to discuss within their organizations.

Details of the Program

The Women's Leadership Support initiative within the Diversity Talent Development Program will cover crucial areas such as promoting women's participation in the workforce, assisting in career development after maternity leave, and cultivating the next generation of leaders. These strategies aim to elevate awareness and execution capabilities in local enterprises, tailored to their specific needs through workshops and individual consultations.

An orientation session for the program will be held on June 3, 2025, offering participating companies further details and opportunities for individualized support.

Mentor For’s Future Directions

In committing to organizational growth through effective talent development, Mentor For continues to place emphasis on nurturing core and leadership personnel using its mentoring framework. The organization believes that acknowledging the importance of female leadership is essential for business leaders and managers. When companies lack a sense of ownership regarding the challenges and goals tied to female leadership development, their efforts toward DE&I stagnate, resulting in unresolved organizational issues.

Mentor For is now emphasizing strengthening DE&I efforts driven by executive and management commitment, focusing on adapting proven programs initially designed for large enterprises to fit the needs of regional companies and governments aiming to enhance DE&I.

Moreover, Mentor For is dedicated to actively promoting the development of female leaders as a starting point for advancing DE&I initiatives. This will include ongoing support for both external and internal mentoring systems, as well as advocating for the significance and effectiveness of mentoring as a development tool.

About Mentor For

Founded in September 2014 and launching its mentoring services in 2018, Mentor For operates under the vision of advancing DE&I and supporting both individual and organizational growth. The company matches diverse managerial candidates with external mentors while offering comprehensive mentoring development, system implementation, consulting for DE&I initiatives, and organizational training. The firm has extensive experience conducting training and workshops aimed at executives and leaders within both the corporate and public sectors.

Contact Information
CEO: Masako Ikegahara
Address: 5-5-15 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan
Website: https://mentorfor.jp/