bonus lists: 3 ways women benefit when they are seen as leaders. statistics on women in management ranks. and 4 extra obstacles for women of color.
by ida o. abbott
sponsoring women: what men need to know
the benefits of sponsorship are indisputable. having a highly placed sponsor is a distinct career advantage, and when competing for top positions it can be a critical differentiator.
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protégées gain career-enhancing opportunities that others do not get, such as:
- receive more chances to excel,
- are accepted into influential networks,
- gain visibility as rising stars and
- enjoy heightened prestige through the intervention of a powerful backer.
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