Building equality starts with active sponsorship
How many conversations have you had recently about your career with senior leaders in your organisation who are not your manager? When we ask this question to people who have 12+ years of experience, there is still a large gap in experience between men and women.
Women receive far less organic sponsorship than men. This is the gap we need to bridge if we want to address the persistent gender pay gap in Australia.
Building equality starts with active sponsorship
How many conversations have you had recently about your career with senior leaders in your organisation who are not your manager? When we ask this question to people who have 12+ years of experience, there is still a large gap in experience between men and women.
Women receive far less organic sponsorship than men. This is the gap we need to bridge if we want to address the persistent gender pay gap in Australia.
Navigating the transition to senior leadership roles is a challenge many professionals face. It is rare for people to achieve this without mentoring and sponsorship. There are 3 truths that emerging leaders need to understand and embrace.
Active sponsorship helps women overcome these barriers:
The most important decisions about your career will be made when you are not in the room
Networks become increasingly more important than performance as you grow in seniority
Perception is the co-pilot to reality
Navigating the transition to senior leadership roles is a challenge many professionals face. It is rare for people to achieve this without mentoring and sponsorship. There are 3 truths that emerging leaders need to understand and embrace.
Active sponsorship helps women overcome these barriers:
The most important decisions about your career will be made when you are not in the room
Perception is the co-pilot to reality
Networks become increasingly more important than performance as you grow in seniority
"MentorKey enabled the relationship with my mentor to grow and therefore our conversations had a tangible impact on my career development"
Mentee
Health & Medical Research Sector
"MentorKey is a game changer"
Mentee
FMCG Industry
"I found it to be incredibly useful and easy to access the right information at the right time"
Mentor
Health Supplement Industry
"MentorKey supported me to approach my mentoring conversations with more drive, purpose and meaning"
Mentee
Health & Medical Research Sector
"MentorKey significantly enriched my mentoring experience"
Mentee
Medical Research Sector
"It gave us the framework to get the most out of our sessions together"
Mentor
Precious Metals Industry
"MentorKey enabled me to focus on the bigger picture, ensuring I spent time with my mentor focusing on the things that will make a difference to my career"
Mentee
Health & Medical Research Sector
"MentorKey was a a valuable way to prompt ideas and thoughts about "what next". I am not naturally thinking about career progression, so these prompts help"
Mentee
Health Supplement Industry
"MentorKey helped me to frame discussions with my mentee and supported me to ask the right questions"
Mentor
Health Supplement Industry
“MentorKey helped to focus our conversations around strategies rather than the day-to-day. It was much easier to think strategically after reflecting on it in MentorKey first”
Mentee
Health & Research Sector
"MentorKey guided me with easy prompts, so I could focus on the important topics to my career"
Mentee
Health Supplement Industry
"The application form and process encouraged some really good matches "
HR
Medical Research Sector
MentorKey’s unique features enable the facilitation of sponsorship programs which go beyond the traditional mentoring introductions.
MentorKey’s content is specifically tailored to sponsorship:
MentorKey’s unique features enable the facilitation of sponsorship programs which go beyond the traditional mentoring introductions.
MentorKey’s content is specifically tailored to sponsorship
Sponsors are nudged to take personal accountability for the advancement of their sponsee: they are provided with a framework to gauge their sponsee’s current brand and the perception of their potential.
Sponsors are nudged to take personal accountability for the advancement of their sponsee: they are provided with a framework to gauge their sponsee’s current brand and the perception of their potential.
Sponsors learn about the dynamics of unconscious biases and how they need to be mindful of this when gathering feedback on their sponsee’s current impact.
Sponsors learn about the dynamics of unconscious biases and how they need to be mindful of this when gathering feedback on their sponsee’s current impact.
Sponsees are supported to prepare effectively and be explicit about where they want to take their career and what they need from their sponsors.
Sponsees are supported to prepare effectively and be explicit about where they want to take their career and what they need from their sponsors.
Sponsors are guided in different ways they can actively advocate for their sponsee’s promotion.
Sponsors are guided in different ways they can actively advocate for their sponsee’s promotion.
THE PATHWAY TO A DIVERSE WORKPLACE BEGINS TODAY
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THE PATHWAY TO A DIVERSE WORKPLACE BEGINS TODAY
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How does MentorKey help women find the right mentor?
MentorKey takes the guesswork out of finding a mentor by using a sophisticated matching system that aligns mentees with mentors based on career goals, industry expertise, and individual needs. This ensures that women are paired with mentors who can genuinely support their leadership journey, fostering meaningful and productive mentoring relationships.
What makes MentorKey’s mentoring approach different?
MentorKey’s mentoring approach is uniquely tailored to each individual, ensuring that women receive the guidance and support that best fits their career aspirations. By focusing on personalised mentoring interactions, structured pathways to leadership, and real-time analytics, MentorKey provides a comprehensive solution that addresses the specific challenges women face in climbing the corporate ladder.
Why is gender diversity in leadership so important for businesses?
Gender diversity in leadership isn’t just about fairness; it’s about performance. Organisations with gender-diverse leadership teams often see improved financial outcomes, higher employee engagement, and a broader range of innovative ideas. By supporting women in their leadership journeys, businesses can create a more inclusive culture that drives success on multiple fronts.
How does MentorKey track the success of mentoring programs?
MentorKey utilises real-time analytics to monitor the progress and effectiveness of its mentoring programs. This data-driven approach allows organisations to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to women in leadership, ensuring that mentoring efforts are translating into tangible results, such as increased representation of women in senior roles.