While mentorship focuses on advice, sponsorship involves actively advocating for an individual’s advancement. Sponsors use their influence to open doors, recommend candidates for key projects, and champion protégés in promotion discussions. This active endorsement is crucial to counteract biases that might otherwise marginalize talented employees from underrepresented groups.
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