your protégée needs your feedback

african american woman standing at stairs in an office environment. concept: climbing corporate ladderbut sometimes it’s going to be tricky.

by ida o. abbott
sponsoring women: what men need to know

feedback is important at any level of professional development.

but for a woman trying to become a leader, honest, clear and practical feedback is essential. she needs to know both how well she is performing and how to project the image she wants others to have of her.