Supporting Black Talent: Sponsorship Essentials Workshop
"Empower yourself to cultivate black talent effectively with a practical workshop and toolkit. Understand the importance of sponsorship, the difference from mentorship, and learn to champion and sponsor black individuals for inclusive success."
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HOW TO PURPOSEFULLY SUPPORT BLACK TALENT Mini workshop to be used alongside the How to Purposefully Support Black Talent Toolkit
What is your understanding of Sponsorship? QUESTIONS What is the difference between mentor and sponsorship?
What is your experience of being sponsored and sponsoring a colleague? QUESTION
Sponsors Act intentionally by using their privilege, and influence to go out on a limb to aid the advancement of another.
What do you think your role is in driving a sponsorship culture inclusive of black individuals? QUESTIONS Why is your role important?
Be aware of the need for Sponsorship for Black Talent Champion Sponsorship as a key enabler to accelerate Black inclusion Your roles as CEO/Senior Leader Lead by Example - Who is on your team/board? What action are you personally taking to diversify? Start talent spotting Black employees, encourage others to do the same. How to Step Up into Sponsoring Black Talent Be prepared to have and to listen to uncomfortable conversations Remove barriers and challenge the status quo Have effective conversations
How to Purposefully Sponsor Black Talent CASE STUDY:
Identify black colleagues to sponsor Ensure you have exposure to them and their work. Speak their name when they are not around. Share their career goals and aspirations with other leaders, influencers and decision makers. How to actively sponsor Black Talent Endorse them publicly, raise their visibility. Invite and include them in high profile meetings. Recommend them for promotions, pay rises stretch assignments and speaking opportunities. e.g Townhalls, Conferences. Coach them on their performance.
KEY LEARNS If you have a seat at the decision-making table, then you have the ability to step up and sponsor a black colleague.
