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The MIT Model Explained
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MIT VMS has created an Outreach Training Program to proactively disseminate its practices, experiences and methods to other universities and economic development organizations across the US and worldwide. More than seventy-five organizations around the world have participated
in the Outreach Program and established mentoring programs based on the MIT VMS Model.
The Model is based on years of continuous learning and improvement. What separates the MIT VMS program is its combination of fundamental elements to make up a complete system. Those elements are:
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Unbiased advice. To insure that an environment is established that promotes unbiased sharing between mentors and mentees, there are established strict guiding principals that all mentors agree to. The building of trust between all involved in the mentoring process is essential to effective outcomes for the entrepreneur.
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Team Mentoring. Each venture has assigned a team of mentors who meet collectively with the entrepreneurs. This has proven to be an exceptionally strong aspect of the Model for both the entrepreneur and the mentors. It provides the ventures with multiple opinions and advice from which to choose. The dynamics of the mentoring sessions are robust, penetrating and rewarding.
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Operational infrastructure that promotes quality mentoring. For the Model to effectively deliver the above elements it needs to insure that the execution is seamless and supportive. The MIT program has developed numerous operational processes that achieve that objective. They include measurements upon which to improve the program, effective scheduling, and smooth communications among all involved.
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