Distinguishing Between Mentorship and Sponsorship Roles

Many organizations and individuals conflate mentorship with sponsorship, misunderstanding the distinct nature of sponsorship as an active promotion. Women may receive ample mentorship but miss out on sponsorship because leaders do not realize the need to play a proactive, sponsoring role that includes advocating for opportunities and promotions.

Many organizations and individuals conflate mentorship with sponsorship, misunderstanding the distinct nature of sponsorship as an active promotion. Women may receive ample mentorship but miss out on sponsorship because leaders do not realize the need to play a proactive, sponsoring role that includes advocating for opportunities and promotions.

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