Networking, Mentoring, and Sponsorship
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The document discusses the roles of networking, mentoring, and sponsoring in career advancement. It begins with speakers introducing the topic and asking participants to share what words come to mind related to networking, mentoring, or sponsorship. It then discusses the benefits of formal and informal networking. A key point made is that formal networking provides information, builds relationships, and offers career opportunities, while informal networking provides moral support. It also discusses the differences between mentoring and sponsoring, emphasizing that sponsors are more influential and directly advocate for one's career, while mentors provide advice and support. The document stresses the importance of finding sponsors to advance one's career.
![• You know, it’s access to people on a regular basis to share
issues, problems, friendships, support, knowing you are
not alone. Knowing people, finding people you can trust
to pick up the phone, safe people. Sometimes it is in your
district but sometimes it is out of your district. Once you
leave a principalship in a big district, then there’s very
few–you are usually in these one-of-a-kind jobs so you
really need [laughter] you really need people beyond
that, need people to help you reflect.
Benefits of Formal
Networking](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/networkingmentoringandsponsorship-versionforsharing-151001173708-lva1-app6892/85/Networking-Mentoring-and-Sponsorship-7-320.jpg)
![• You know, it’s access to people on a regular basis to share
issues, problems, friendships, support, knowing you are
not alone. Knowing people, finding people you can trust
to pick up the phone, safe people. Sometimes it is in your
district but sometimes it is out of your district. Once you
leave a principalship in a big district, then there’s very
few–you are usually in these one-of-a-kind jobs so you
really need [laughter] you really need people beyond
that, need people to help you reflect.
Benefits of Formal
Networking](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/networkingmentoringandsponsorship-versionforsharing-151001173708-lva1-app6892/85/Networking-Mentoring-and-Sponsorship-8-320.jpg)
Networking, Mentoring, and Sponsorship
- 1. The Roles of Networking, Mentoring, and Sponsoring in Career Advancement and Professional Growth #WSLF15 Presented by Dr. Shelly Yarbrough @yarbroughshelly Dr. April Moore @aprilmmoore Dr. Dawn Smith @functionalteam Yvonne McFadzean @jyvonne08
- 2. When you think of networking, mentoring, or sponsorship, what words or feelings come to mind? Tweet you response using #WSLF15
- 3. ACSA Region XIX Women’s Leadership Network (WLN)
- 4. The Roles of Mentoring & Networking Presented by April Moore, Ed.D. @aprilmmoore
- 6. Benefits of Formal Networking • The benefits of formal networking include the following categories: information learned, building relationships, and career opportunities. • “I belong to several formal network groups that help me stay up to date and focused, while lending moral and personal support.” • “Able to discuss alike challenges, learn about new laws, work together on issues and learn about different ideas on how to resolve same issues.” • “I constantly engage in networks. This is where we share ideas, experiences, stories, burdens, and get renewed and refreshed to go do it again.” • “Developed a network via email for quick advice. The network provides me with support and a group of more experienced professional to learn about the role of the superintendency.”
- 7. • You know, it’s access to people on a regular basis to share issues, problems, friendships, support, knowing you are not alone. Knowing people, finding people you can trust to pick up the phone, safe people. Sometimes it is in your district but sometimes it is out of your district. Once you leave a principalship in a big district, then there’s very few–you are usually in these one-of-a-kind jobs so you really need [laughter] you really need people beyond that, need people to help you reflect. Benefits of Formal Networking
- 8. • You know, it’s access to people on a regular basis to share issues, problems, friendships, support, knowing you are not alone. Knowing people, finding people you can trust to pick up the phone, safe people. Sometimes it is in your district but sometimes it is out of your district. Once you leave a principalship in a big district, then there’s very few–you are usually in these one-of-a-kind jobs so you really need [laughter] you really need people beyond that, need people to help you reflect. Benefits of Formal Networking
- 9. Benefits of Informal Networking • The benefits of informal networking include moral support and the humanizing element of social media. • “We are able to bounce problems and solution/ideas off of one another; we ‘blow off steam;’ we keep things confidential, and we celebrate the successes of each member of our group. I know I can count on my colleagues in any situation.” • “It helped me gain confidence in my judgment and skills. I was also able to provide the same support to colleagues as my skill set expanded.”
- 11. Which of the strategies have you tried? Which resonate with you? What might you try next? NetworkingStrategies • Attend organizational events & mixers • Invite a colleague • Initiate regional networks • Leadership team becomes a network • Invitation to a meal/social event • Connect through your Professional Learning Network (PLN) MentoringStrategies • ACSA mentoring • University programs • Organizational opportunities • Initiate mentoring programs • Leadership team members become mentors • Initiate this role with someone under you • Invitation to a meal/social event
- 12. Moving from Mentorship to Sponsorship Presented by Dawn Smith, Ed.D. @functionalteam
- 13. Mentorship and Sponsorship • Both mentoring and sponsorship are critically important to career advancement • Research conducted at the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) shows sponsors, not mentors provide real career traction • Pay raises • High profile assignments • Promotion
- 14. 1. The concept of sponsorship is new to me. Powered by www.WebSurveyMaster.com
- 15. 2. Sponsorship is significantly important to career advancement. Powered by www.WebSurveyMaster.com
- 16. 3. Sponsorship is as important for the sponsor's career as it is for the one being sponsored. Powered by www.WebSurveyMaster.com
- 17. What is a Sponsor? • An influential backer who believes in YOU • Someone who will get you to the top • Goes out on a limb for you • Opens the door to your next job • Introduces you to the right people • Makes a case for you in those top-level conversations that could make or break your career
- 18. Differences Between Mentoring and Sponsoring Mentor • Talks with you • Advises • Helps to prepare you to move up • Identifies strengths and areas of growth you may not see in yourself • Helps you navigate the corporate ladder (the unwritten rules) • Provides a sounding board, shoulder to cry on, support, and guidance • Little is expected in return Sponsor • Talks about you • Acts • Makes sure you have all the right roles • Connects you to important players and assignments • Offers guidance and critical feedback because they believe in you • Expects stellar performance • Expects your loyal support (trust is at the heart) • Benefits from your success (no one gets to the top alone) • More risky than mentoring (spend political capital)
- 19. Sponsorship • The idea of sponsorship has recently gained momentum as companies aim to move more women into corporate leadership positions • Deloitte, PepsiCo, Intel, GE, Raytheon, AT&T, Citigroup, Morgan and Stanley, and American Express have launched new sponsorship programs aimed at helping women executives find sponsors • The latest research shows that the vast majority of both men and women feel more satisfied with their rate of advancement when they have sponsors • A culture of sponsorship is good for everybody • Between 2008 and 2010, managers who sponsored protégés earned an average of $25,075 more than their peers who did not • The ability to spot talent and help nurture is an asset to senior managers
- 20. Importance of Sponsorship • High-potential women are over-mentored and under- sponsored relative to their male peers • According to a Harvard Business Review (2010) study of 4,000 MBAs of both sexes, men are still more likely than women to have powerful sponsors (as reported by Catalyst, a nonprofit research group) • Without sponsorship, women are less likely than men to be appointed to top roles and maybe more reluctant to get them
- 21. How to Find a Sponsor • You don’t really choose a sponsor. They have to choose you • Performance counts (You must earn this type of investment) • Demonstrate you will deliver outstanding performance • Always make your boss look good • Be confident • Have a thick skin and take feedback well. Act on any given advice • Build on mentoring relationships • Identify higher-ups who impress you • Be strategic—clout, not style will turbo charge your career • Two-levels up • Nurture relationships with multiple potential sponsors • Let potential sponsors see you in action • You need to become a known entity • Volunteer for big/visible assignments, attend conferences, and become active in your industry • Show you are hungry for an opportunity • Suggest improvement in the way things get done
- 22. The Challenge “Everyone who has realized an amazing vision or exerts remarkable influence can and will point to a series of sponsors, powerful individuals who helped pull them up and fund their ventures or clear a path forward. There are no exceptions.” --Sylvia Ann Hewlett
- 23. References • Alsever, J. (2012, May). Want to move up? Get a sponsor. Fortune, 165(7), 53-54. • Fisher, A. (2012). Got a mentor? Good. Now find a sponsor. CNN Money. Retrieved from http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/09/21/women- mentorship-sponsorship/ • Hewlett, S. A. (2014). Forget a mentor, find a sponsor: The new way to fast track your career. Boston, MA: Harvard Business Review. • Hewlett, S.A. (2013). Mentors are good. Sponsors are better. New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/14/jobs/sponsors-seen-as- crucial-for-womens-career-advancement.html?_r=0 • Schawbel, D. (2013). Sylvia Anne Hewlett: Find a sponsor instead of a mentor. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2013/09/10/sylvia-ann-hewlett-find- a-sponsor-instead-of-a-mentor/
- 24. Which of the strategies have you tried? Which resonate with you? What might you try next? Sponsoring Strategies • Start w/mentorship & relationship • Build trust to leverage the relationship • Find someone of influence to be your sponsor • Initiate this role with someone under you
- 25. Dance Card Preferred Coach or Mentor What qualities did the coach or mentor possess? Effective Networking Experience What elements worked well? Action Plan Choose one of the professional relationships discussed in the presentation. What is your role? What strategies will you use? When will you start? In 30 days, with whom will you follow up? NetworkingStrategies •Attend organizational events & mixers •Invite a colleague •Initiate regional networks •Leadership team becomes a network •Invitation to a meal/social event •Connect through your Professional Learning Network (PLN) MentoringStrategies •ACSA mentoring •University programs •Organizational opportunities •Initiate mentoring programs •Leadership team members become mentors •Initiate this role with someone under you •Invitation to a meal/social event SponsoringStrategies •Start w/mentorship & relationship •Build trust to leverage the relationship •Find someone of influence to be your sponsor •Initiate this role with someone under you
- 26. Action Plan Preferred Coach or Mentor What qualities did the coach or mentor possess? Effective Networking Experience What elements worked well? Action Plan Choose one of the professional relationships discussed in the presentation. What is your role? What strategies will you use? When will you start? In 30 days, with whom will you follow up?
- 27. Continue the Networking: Join the conversation on facebook and LinkedIn Like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/ACSARegionXIXWLN Join our group on LinkedIn: ACSA Region XIX Women's Leadership Network
Editor's Notes
- #2: All: meet and greet attendees prior to the beginning of the session Shelly: Welcome, Introductions? Tell the story of Region XIX WLN launch
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- #6: April It is likely a combination of the gender and ethnicity, but we know for sure that gender is a factor. This graph was published in School Administrator in August 2013.
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