an effective sponsorship requires that you follow through.
by ida o. abbott
sponsoring women: what men need to know
when you sponsor a woman, there are many steps that you can take to ensure that the relationship is productive and achieves its objectives.
here are some tips for getting off to a strong start and following through effectively, especially by focusing on career opportunities and promoting your protégée to others.
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early in the process
- ask her how you can help. the protégée might have some specific ideas in mind. ask her how you can best help her to be successful and what she hopes to gain from your support.
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