your protégée needs you to have her back.
by ida o. abbott
sponsoring women: what men need to know
a talented, ambitious woman who works less than full time or takes extended family leave is extremely vulnerable to being derailed professionally.
whether because she is “out of sight/out of mind,” or because people doubt her commitment, she may be disregarded for promotions or high-profile projects.
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a sponsor can ensure that she has access to those opportunities and support when she accepts them. he can make the difference between this woman staying on track and ascending to top leadership posts or leaving the company for another job.
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