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5 Benefits of Sponsorship

At Cultivate Sponsorship, we have the advantage of seeing how our sponsorship program benefits a sponsor and sponsee. Over the last four years that we’ve …

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Panel Discussions with Katriina Tahka: Diversity in the Construction Industry

It’s been a busy few weeks for industry conferences and we have been delighted to see diversity and inclusion, gender equality and mental health featured …

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Inside the Cultivate Sponsorship Program with Richard & Paige.

We are proud to partner with AECOM, an industry leader in its commitment to diversity and gender equality.   CEO Richard Barrett recognises that a gender-diverse workforce is a …

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Inside the Cultivate Sponsorship Program with Adam & Rachel

“The possibility for change and growth during the program is endless. I am going to make the most of any opportunities that come my way.” …

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GHD Sponsorship journey: Behind the Scenes

Gender diversity for GHD is a critical part of being a viable and effective firm. A diversity of views and experiences is crucial to business …

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A Mat Leave Success Story: Behind the Scenes of the Cultivate Program With Anna and Kerrie

A success story is that of two inspirational 2020 participants. In a rare program scenario, senior leader Kerrie Campbell sponsored her AECOM colleague Anna Robinson …

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Inside the Cultivate Sponsorship program at AECOM: How Sponsorship help can shift the dial on gender equality and assist female talent thrive in their organisations.

PROBLEM/CHALLENGE AECOM sought to build on its existing policies and structures to facilitate more women entering leadership ranks. AECOM was looking to augment their approach …

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Inside the Cultivate Sponsorship Program with Sophie

Our interview with Sophie Olsen from SMEC which deep dives into the impact a sponsorship program can have for new mothers on their return to work journey.

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Inside the Cultivate Sponsorship Program with Sabrina

The profound impacts of sponsorship are unique to individual circumstances. For Sabrina Kost group manager at SMEC, sponsorship from a senior leader gave her the confidence to take …

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Inside the Cultivate Sponsorship Program with David & Jenna

In our final interview with our 2020 SMEC cohort, we questioned Jenna Forbes and David Collett about their joint sponsorship experience and the transformative effects on their personal and professional growth. …

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Resources

Research demonstrates that whilst men and women access professional development programs; progression to leadership roles often depends on sponsorship, which women have a hard time accessing.

- Galea, N., et al. 2016. Demolishing gender structures. UNSW. Sydney, UNSW.
Research tells us that a sponsorship program targeted at emerging women leaders and owned by senior management is a necessary strategy to overcome biases and systemic barriers to womens advancement.

- Hewlett SA., et al. 2010. The Sponsor Effect: Breaking through the last glass ceiling. Centre for Work-Life Policy.
Progressive companies recognise that creating a transparent, more equitable system of sponsorship boosts the company's ability to utlilse the whole talent pool.

- KPMG Women’s Leadership Study: Moving Women Forward in Leadership Roles, 2015.
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