Unlocking Your Career Potential with Mentorship and Sponsorship
Everyone
- 6 videos | 26m 41s
- Includes Assessment
- Earns a Badge
- CPE
- PMI PDU
Your network - that is, the connections you have and the relationships you cultivate - can directly impact your financial and career success. Unlock your full career potential by harnessing the power of building your networks through mentorship and sponsorship. A mentor offers invaluable guidance, helping you navigate challenges, sharpen your skills, and accelerate your growth with the knowledge you've gained. However, mentorship alone isn't enough; sponsorship is the game-changer. A sponsor supports you at the highest levels, opening doors to essential opportunities and helping you gain visibility where it matters. Mentorship and sponsorship work together to advance you, unlock opportunities, and position you for success. In this course, you will learn about the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for career and personal development. You will also understand the advantages of mentorship and sponsorship for employees, both for those who are mentored and sponsored and for those who mentor and sponsor. Finally, you'll learn strategies for finding the right mentors and sponsors to promote personal growth and career success and best practices for optimizing mentor and sponsor relationships.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Discover the key concepts covered in this course
Recognize the importance of mentorship and sponsorship in the workplace
Identify the benefits of mentorship and sponsorship for employees -
Recognize how to find appropriate sponsors and mentors to help with your development and career goals
Identify strategies for maintaining and growing sponsor and mentor relationships
Reflect on what you've learned
IN THIS COURSE
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1m 18sMentorship and sponsorship are key to unlocking your career potential. In this video, you'll discover the key concepts that will be covered in this course. FREE ACCESS
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6m 18sMentorship and sponsorship networks are vital for both employees and the organization. In this video, you will learn how these networks help create a skilled workforce by providing guidance and support. You will also discover how they open new opportunities, particularly for women and underrepresented groups, and foster an inclusive work environment. FREE ACCESS
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3. Benefits of Mentorship and Sponsorship6m 34sMentorship and sponsorship offer valuable benefits to both employees and organizations. In this video, you will learn how mentorship helps mentees develop skills, build self-confidence, and expand their professional networks. Discover how mentors and sponsors benefit by broadening their own skills, advancing professional development, and connecting sponsees with senior leaders. You’ll also explore how these programs support underrepresented talent and help organizations retain and attract diverse talent. FREE ACCESS
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4. Finding the Right Mentors and Sponsors5m 20sFinding the right mentors and sponsors is key to achieving your development and career goals. In this video, you will learn how to search for mentors, develop relationships, and nurture those connections. You will also discover how to identify sponsors who will advocate for your success and earn their sponsorship through exceptional performance. And you'll explore strategies for building meaningful relationships that support your growth. FREE ACCESS
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5. Maximize Sponsor and Mentor Relationships5m 29sMaintaining and growing sponsor and mentor relationships is essential for long-term success. In this video, you'll learn strategies such as being prepared for meetings, setting clear goals, and communicating regularly. Discover the importance of respecting your mentor or sponsor’s time, seeking feedback, offering reciprocal value, and building relationships based on mutual respect and trust. FREE ACCESS
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6. Let's Review1m 43sIn this video, you'll review and reflect on what you've learned in the course Unlocking Your Career Potential with Mentorship and Sponsorship. FREE ACCESS
EARN A DIGITAL BADGE WHEN YOU COMPLETE THIS COURSE
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