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Monthly Sponsorship List
Each month, identify 3 employees you'll name in rooms they don't enter. Sponsorship is system, not event.
Goal
Beat random sponsorship (if remembered) by establishing monthly habit lifting 3 employees each month.
Steps
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1st of each month: open "this month's sponsorship" sheet. 3 cols: name, room, action.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Month 1, 3 employees get "first room" of their career. Immediate impact.
Evidence base
School: Sponsorship Research
Founders: Sylvia Ann Hewlett · Center for Talent Innovation (2011)
Monthly list from Hewlett's recommendations in "The Sponsor Effect" (2011). CTI research: regular sponsorship beats ad-hoc 5x in career impact.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Monthly Sponsorship List" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Monthly Sponsorship List"?
Month 1, 3 employees get "first room" of their career. Immediate impact. In the short term: Within 6 months, 18 employees (3 × 6 months) entered rooms. Talent network widens.
Is "Monthly Sponsorship List" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Sponsorship Research (Sylvia Ann Hewlett, Center for Talent Innovation (2011)). Monthly list from Hewlett's recommendations in "The Sponsor Effect" (2011). CTI research: regular sponsorship beats ad-hoc 5x in career impact.
Is "Monthly Sponsorship List" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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