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How Sponsorship Can Help Women Advance in the Tech industry

Laura Clay January 17, 2023

laura-clay  Researcher and consultant focused on gender strategy and organizational development.

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Sponsorship can help to address the challenges women face while navigating the male-dominated tech industry, and help to unlock the potential of women in tech.

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Women in technology from all levels of the industry are breaking down barriers and making incredible progress, but we know there is still much work to be done. That’s why development and support through sponsorship can be such a powerful tool for women in tech.

The potential of women in tech is a topic that has been at the forefront of conversations in the industry for decades. From the earliest days of computing, when women were largely excluded from STEM occupations and blocked from accessing most technology-related roles, to today's slowly shifting landscape. Despite the progress made, we still have a long way to go in order to realize gender parity within the tech industry. 

To unleash the latent capabilities of women in tech, a collective effort must be made at every level. It is essential to provide mentorship and sponsorship opportunities for aspiring female tech professionals, so they can benefit from the guidance and support of experienced professionals who have forged successful paths within their respective disciplines. 

Sponsorship for women in tech gives them a chance to not just rise up within their own companies, but also take advantage of new opportunities presented by other organizations. The potential of women in tech today is limitless, so why not unlock that potential via sponsorship?

 

Defining “Sponsorship”

 

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Sponsorship provides mentors the chance to become more involved in their mentee's career expansion by creating experiences that would otherwise be out of reach. 

Unlike classic mentorship, sponsorships are geared towards unlocking potential and untapped prospects for their sponsored individuals. Utilizing the power of their influence and reputation, sponsors can introduce new possibilities to those whom they are sponsoring. 

Of course, taking a chance on someone unknown carries with it potential danger. If the individual fails to meet expectations, this could potentially damage the sponsor’s reputation. Despite the risk involved, sponsors willing to invest in such opportunities indicate true faith and confidence in an individual's capability and talent. 

Sponsorship can also mean providing additional funding and resources, which can go a long way in helping women in tech reach their goals faster than if they had gone at it alone. This could include grants for research projects or educational programs, scholarships for conferences and events, or even paid internships at established companies that provide invaluable real-world experience.

 

Benefits of Sponsorship for Women in Tech

 

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Women often need access to additional support and resources in order to increase their representation and success in the tech industry. Sponsorship is one such resource that can provide real benefits for women pursuing a career in tech.

Sponsorship involves individuals getting personal support from another individual who has influence and access to decision-makers within the company or industry. It is often a result of an effective mentoring relationship that has been nurtured over time.

This type of relationship allows women to develop meaningful relationships with someone who can open doors for them, provide career advice and mentorship, facilitate job opportunities, act as an advocate for their work, and even bring attention to their achievements. 

Sponsorship can be particularly beneficial for women since they often suffer from a lack of visibility and recognition in the tech industry for their successes. Having a powerful sponsor who can recognize their abilities, can help challenge preconceived notions about what women are capable of achieving in tech settings.

Also, one of the biggest advantages of sponsorship is that it enables women in tech to build a network of mentors and peers who understand the unique challenges they face while navigating the male-dominated tech industry. 

Many female professionals lack the confidence necessary to explore alternative routes such as self-employed work or starting their own businesses, but with a sponsor's help they can learn the necessary skills to make this possible. 

Sponsorship also gives women access to new job roles that may have been previously inaccessible due to their lack of experience or qualifications, opening up new paths for career growth.

Furthermore, through mentorship relationships, sponsors can help foster a sense of belonging to a community among female colleagues, providing much-needed emotional support during tough times at work or offering advice on navigating difficult conversations with male colleagues, as well as ways to handle microaggressions

Moreover, sponsorships provide tangible rewards such as better salaries and promotions, which directly result in greater economic stability for women in tech professions. The extra financial boost that sponsorship offers gives women the freedom to take risks without worrying too much about job security or the ability to pay bills—which is essential when trying out new ideas or exploring areas they might not have had access to before due to lack of resources or capital

 

Benefits of Sponsorship for Organizations

 

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One of the benefits of sponsorship is that it encourages the display of positive role models in the workplace and helps create an atmosphere where women feel comfortable taking risks and speaking up without fear of being dismissed or overlooked. 

Incorporating diversity into the workplace cultivates a more welcoming atmosphere, fostering an environment of inclusivity. By actively seeking out female candidates for sponsorship opportunities, companies can make sure that diverse perspectives are represented in key positions within the organization—whether it’s at the executive level or at lower-level positions. 

Plus, sponsorships offer an opportunity for professionals to network with people outside of their current circle; this again helps promote diversity by giving all stakeholders an opportunity to connect with potential candidates from different backgrounds without having any predetermined biases or preconceptions about them. Such an approach allows for more balanced and equitable results overall. 

Overall, sponsorship is an essential tool for increasing gender parity within organizations by providing opportunities for female employees to rise up within their own companies, while developing meaningful relationships along the way. It is imperative to encourage this form of professional development so that both men and women can reach their highest potential in all aspects of life.

 

Unlocking the Potential of Women in Tech Today

 

It’s important to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women working in technology today, while inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. By embracing the limitless possibilities of tech, we can grant access to every individual who possesses an aptitude for such careers— regardless of gender identity or background. 

Ultimately, we should all work together to create a culture that actively encourages and supports diverse individuals by providing resources and opportunities that are open to all!

 


Laura Clay is a researcher and consultant focused on gender strategy and organizational development. Her current research focuses on investigating the best practices for women in technology and how such practices contribute to the status quo of gender.


 

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