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.
The fourth season of the leadership mentoring programme is accelerating this transformation.
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.
The 2026 programme is full. We will share more information about the 2027 programme in the autumn.
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 2026 programme is full. We will share more information about the 2027 programme in the autumn.
Leave your contact details and you will be among the first to receive information about the next programme.
The mentorship program is conducted in Finnish.
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!
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:
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)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 7.1.–15.2. | Call for applications is open |
| 25.3. at 15–17 | Online coaching for mentors |
| 14.4. at 14:30-18 (Helsinki, TF house) | Joint kick-off |
| 3.6. at 15–17 | Online coaching A |
| 12.8. at 14:30–18 (Helsinki, TF house) | Joint interim meeting with coaching |
| 7.10. at 15–17 | Online coaching B |
| 25.11. at 14:30–18 (Helsinki, TF house) | Joint concluding event |
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.
Interested in the 2027 mentoring programme?
We will share more information about the 2027 programme in the autumn. Leave your contact details and you will be among the first to receive information about the next programme.
The mentorship program is conducted in Finnish.
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