Access to Opportunities
Commitment
Securing the commitment of senior leaders and key stakeholders who are willing to back this program is critical in driving the success of the sponsorship program.
Leaders who support the sponsorship program should:
Share the desire to diversify leadership and support the careers of women of color.
Be strategic thinkers who understand how the sponsorship program fits inside the larger organizational culture and strategy.
Be willing to use their influence to endorse the program to higher-ups, providing necessary resources, and helping to overcome potential organizational resistance.