The roles of mentors and sponsors, although closely aligned, are also different. While a mentor supports your development, a sponsor connects you to actual job opportunities. Sponsors are people in positions with enough clout to recommend you for promotions they learn about. It’s also not uncommon for one person to be both mentor and sponsor. […]
Read More →There are many reasons why women and men aren’t equally represented at the top. One is that women aren’t adequately sponsored or mentored. Harvard Business Review recently cited data from the Working Mother Research Institute that supports this notion. While 48 percent of men say they were given detailed information on career paths in the last 24 […]
Read More →One reason women are underrepresented at the top of corporations is that they lack sponsors and mentors among men in leadership roles. It’s no secret that a well-placed sponsor and mentor can influence one’s career trajectory. Here are three things Harvard Business Review recommends to male leaders. Identify high-potential diverse talent. Be intentional about finding women who bring […]
Read More →For more women to climb to the top of the corporate ladder, more men must sponsor them. If you’ve already identified your protégé, set her up with a stretch project. Make sure she understands how it will help her and the company. Then, according to Harvard Business Review: Provide development and support. Invest time, expertise, resources and money […]
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