A county's engagement scores are strong except on "I have a sponsor." Mentoring already exists. In this political environment, what should HR build?
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Short Explanation
A mentor talks with you; a sponsor talks about you in the rooms that hand out work. Coffee is not advocacy. If the score that failed is sponsorship, build advocacy for opportunity—not another chat calendar.
Full Explanation
Sponsorship is advocacy for opportunity; mentoring is advice and support. A high overall engagement score with a failed sponsorship item means high-potentials lack leaders who will put them into stretch assignments in a political environment. Relabeling coffee, dropping the item, or randomizing mentors does not create that advocacy. HR designs a sponsorship path distinct from the existing mentoring program.