Sharing the Wisdom; Passing the Baton

Debra J. Crawford

Sharing the Wisdom; Passing the Baton

We will:– Review Women in the World of Work

– Clarify Mentors, Coaches and Sponsors

– Examine the Value of Mentors

– Discuss Mentor Relationships

– Commit to Share the Wisdom; Pass the Baton

World of Work Rate of Constant Change

Mobile Workers

Employer Brand Value

Elusive Employee Engagement

Global Competitors

Virtual TeamsPressure to Keep Pace

Matrix Management

Social Media

Results

Economic Decline

Complexity

Technology

Speed Diversity

Generations

More Work; Less Resources

Cracks in the Glass Ceiling• Women hold over 50 percent of management,

professional and related positions in the U.S.• 57 of the 444 Director Seats of WI 50 are

women• 13 (26%) companies have NO women

Directors• Only 2.3% of Director positions are Women of

Color– Institute of Women’s Policy Research, April 2010 #C374

– Milwaukee Women Inc. 2010 Research Study of top 50 Public Companies

Support for Leaders

• Coaching

• Mentoring

• Sponsorship

Share Your Wisdom• What is your story?• Were there any challenges with the

experience?• What did you appreciate most about your

mentor?• Does it matter if the mentor is male or female?• What are you looking for from your mentor?• How did you find the mentor?• Did anyone ever turn you down when asked?

Mentoring Relationships• Informal mentors

• Formal mentors

• Peer mentors

• Multiple mentors

• Mentor programs

Mentoring Process• Establish desired goals

• Interview and select a mentor

• Agree on the purpose and approach

• Work on goals and follow-up

• Extend or end the relationship

Raise Your HandLet’s make it happen!For women who attended this session only…Do you think that you would be a good

mentor?Would you be willing to commit to mentor?May we create a mentor list?What else is important for us to share today?

Debra Crawford~DCcoach2@wi.rr.com

Share the Wisdom; Pass the Baton

Questions?

Thank you!