We designed, using research and best practices, an integrated 6-month program for a group of 10 Protégées and 10 Sponsors.

Protégées completed assessments to uncover deeper self-awareness and support the 1:1 coaching element of the program. The coaching process supports the evolution of the protegees personal development drawing on critical insights from behavioral assessments.

Program Implementation

The Sponsorship program is launched through a kick–off event, which introduces program objectives, generates excitement and provides participants with an opportunity to network and begin to establish rapport.

Key behavioral assessments are completed with an emphasis on raising self-awareness of strengths and challenges in relation to participating in a sponsorship relationship.

Program Execution

The identification of an Action Learning Opportunity early on in the program was critical in providing key benefits to the sponsorship relationship and program outcomes; sponsors gained an understanding of the protegee’s strengths and capabilities, it established trust, and it was a stretch opportunity to build capability and enhance visibility in the organization.

Learning and development throughout the program is anchored by coaching and advisory sessions for protegees and sponsors, targeting strategic competencies and strengths, as well as optimizing the sponsorship relationship. Delivered by senior Felix coaches, these personalized and strategic development conversations are critical in building and sustaining change.

Program Completion

The final phase of the program focuses on charting an advancement strategy to support a clear career trajectory and focus. With anchored learning, critical and actionable insights into self-awareness, newly development visibility and exposure in the organization, and continued senior-level networking opportunities, protegees are well positioned to advance into more senior positions.