The Differences Between Mentoring and Sponsorship

 

Randy Cobb, Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Southern Company and Matthew Hanzlik, Program Manager, Diversity & Inclusion, Nielsen talk about the differences between mentoring and sponsoring and give insights into how their companies leverage each.

04:18 – 05:09: Southern Company Introduction

05:09 – 07:12: Career Development and Empowerment

07:12 – 09:43: Who is My Career Manager

09:43 – 15:03: What is a Mentor, What are the Benefits

15:03 – 16:57: What Successful Mentoring Looks Like

16:57 – 21:29: What is a Sponsor, What to Look For in a Sponsor

21:29 – 22:52: Quick Reference on the Differences Between Mentoring and Sponsorship

22:52 – 26:32: Mentoring and Sponsorship Programs at Southern Company

27:05 – 29:50: Nielsen Introduction, Approach to D&I

29:50 – 33:10: How Nielsen Develops and Accelerates Talent

33:10 – 41:09: Nielsen’s Diverse Leadership Network, Results

41:09 – 44:31: Nielsen’s Senior Leader Sponsorship Program, Results

44:31 – 50:10: Keys to Success

50:10 – 59:12: Q&A

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