Implement Mentoring and Sponsorship Programs

Mentoring and sponsorship programs are crucial for nurturing the growth of women in tech. Experienced leaders can offer guidance, advice, and advocacy for women in the early or mid-stages of their careers. By having access to mentors and sponsors, women can navigate career challenges more effectively and gain opportunities for advancement.

Mentoring and sponsorship programs are crucial for nurturing the growth of women in tech. Experienced leaders can offer guidance, advice, and advocacy for women in the early or mid-stages of their careers. By having access to mentors and sponsors, women can navigate career challenges more effectively and gain opportunities for advancement.

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Kavya Mithran
Oracle Developer at Matalan

In every organization it would make much impact to have a mentoring and sponsorship program, aiming at bringing up girls into tech. Some of the actions that can be taken are: 1) Activities can be based into rural areas where till date girls are denied even the basic education. Give the parents a proper guidance and understanding. 2) Get insights and guidance from experienced directors and leaders in the company to girls in their beginning or mid stage of careers, so that they steer forward in right direction.

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Rachel Guanwei Tao
Manager, New Business & Customer Strategy at TriMas

As someone who has navigated complex professional paths across different countries and job founctions, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the power of mentoring and sponsorship. Mentorship gave me guidance when I was unsure, encouragement when I felt invisible, and clarity when I needed direction. But it was sponsorship—those moments when someone advocated for me behind closed doors—that truly changed the trajectory of my career. Implementing structured mentoring and sponsorship programs isn't just a strategic HR move—it’s a human one. It creates a culture where people don’t have to walk alone, especially those who are underrepresented or starting from scratch like I once was. When done with intention, these programs don’t just develop talent—they unlock it. And that, to me, is the most meaningful kind of leadership.

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Rachel Guanwei Tao
Manager, New Business & Customer Strategy at TriMas

As someone who has navigated complex professional paths across different countries and job founctions, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the power of mentoring and sponsorship. Mentorship gave me guidance when I was unsure, encouragement when I felt invisible, and clarity when I needed direction. But it was sponsorship—those moments when someone advocated for me behind closed doors—that truly changed the trajectory of my career. Implementing structured mentoring and sponsorship programs isn't just a strategic HR move—it’s a human one. It creates a culture where people don’t have to walk alone, especially those who are underrepresented or starting from scratch like I once was. When done with intention, these programs don’t just develop talent—they unlock it. And that, to me, is the most meaningful kind of leadership.

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