Formal cross-cultural mentoring programs are increasing at Fair360, formerly DiversityInc Top 50 companies because, our data show, they increase diversity in management representation. Forty-six percent more managers in Fair360, formerly DiversityInc Top 50 companies participate in mentoring today than five years ago, and 100 percent now have formal mentoring programs (up from 72 percent in 2007). How can your company successfully launch across-cultural mentoring or sponsorship program
In our diversity web seminar on mentoring and sponsorship, BASF’s Chief Diversity OfficerPatricia Rossman, and Deloitte Consulting’s Kelvin Womack, Principal, Lead Client Service Partner, Federal Health Practice, and Managing Principal, Diversity, discussed:
- How BASF Successfully Launched a Mentoring Program: The company utilizes an eHarmony-style digital system to match mentors and mentees, which increases engagement andcustomizes each mentoring pairfor optimal results.
- Why Sponsorship at Deloitte Drives Careers:The company’s pilot Navigation to Excellence formal sponsorship program nationally paired 15 Black, Latina and Asian women with sponsors. Participants reported improved relationships with senior sponsors,networking and communication skills.
Additional insights from BASF and Deloitte include:
