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?
Someone who has experience in the area you seek advice and support
Does not need to be older than you (Reverse Mentoring)
Does not need to be your direct manager
Could be in the same company or not
Has the capacity to mentor
Be part of a formal relationship or provide mentoring support ad hoc
Valid matching criteria with the mentee
What are the characteristics of a good Sponsor?
is an advocate of your career advancement
will push forward your name for a promotion, to a role where he or she believes you are a good fit
extends his or her network of relationship
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