Mentor or Sponsor?
Stellar Mentoring
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Being a Mentor and a sponsor could be a valuable opportunity.
As a manager what does it mean? Must I be a Mentor for all my employees? Must I be a sponsor too? How does it work? What are the main differences between both roles?
What are the characteristics of a good Mentor?
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Someone who has experience in the area you seek advice and support
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Does not need to be older than you (Reverse Mentoring)
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Does not need to be your direct manager
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Could be in the same company or not
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Has the capacity to mentor
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Be part of a formal relationship or provide mentoring support ad hoc
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Valid matching criteria with the mentee
What are the characteristics of a good Sponsor?
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is an advocate of your career advancement
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will push forward your name for a promotion, to a role where he or she believes you are a good fit
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extends his or her network of relationship
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provides visibility where and when required to the person sponsored
Very insightful 30-minute webinar HBR hosted on 24th August 2022:
Be the Mentor and Sponsor Your People Need
