From the course: How to Develop Friendships and Connect Meaningfully with Work Colleagues
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Maximizing sponsor relationships
From the course: How to Develop Friendships and Connect Meaningfully with Work Colleagues
Maximizing sponsor relationships
- Did you know more than 1/2 of workers today have a career sponsor in their corner? Now you might be thinking, what do you mean by sponsor? Sponsors are powerful high-level figures who actively seek to provide their proteges career opportunities. Sponsors advocate for them, nominating them for exciting assignments and promotions. Sponsors provide backup too. These power players even help make new connections, introducing proteges to other influencers. One study found that people with sponsors are 23% more likely to move up in their careers than those without sponsors. So what should you keep in mind with a sponsor? Let's walk through four techniques for managing this career-enhancing relationship with care. The first thing is to summarize your strengths, skills and experience gaps for your sponsor. Create a one pager of your most in-demand skills and experiences, so your sponsor can call on you for relevant…
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