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“It’s not what you know, but who you know.” It’s a notion that often rings true — and presents a career barrier for women, who face greater obstacles in building high-status networks than men do. Recent research, published in the Academy of Management Journal, collected data on 42 global corporations over a 25-year period, tracing the networks of thousands of men and women as they progressed in their careers. This research revealed that men are 40% more likely than women to build a connection with a senior leader following face-time with them. There are four ways organizations can bridge this gap and help women build effective networks, and it all starts with establishing “network sponsor” programs: organizational initiatives that aim to help women forge a deep, trust-based relationship with someone who has already earned the trust of relevant, high-status leaders. Read more about building high-status networks for women from the authors of this research here.

“It’s not what you know, but who you know.” It’s a notion that often rings true — and presents a career barrier for women, who face greater obstacles in building high-status networks than men do. Recent research, published in the Academy of Management Journal, collected data on 42 global corporations over a 25-year period, tracing the networks of thousands of men and women as they progressed in their careers. This research revealed that men are 40% more likely than women to build a connection with a senior leader following face-time with them. There are four ways organizations can bridge this gap and help women build effective networks, and it all starts with establishing “network sponsor” programs: organizational initiatives that aim to help women forge a deep, trust-based relationship with someone who has already earned the trust of relevant, high-status leaders. Read more about building high-status networks for women from the authors of this research here.

“It’s not what you know, but who you know.” It’s a notion that often rings true — and presents a career barrier for women, who face greater obstacles in building high-status networks than men do. Recent research, published in the Academy of Management Journal, collected data on 42 global corporations over a 25-year period, tracing the networks of thousands of men and women as they progressed in their careers. This research revealed that men are 40% more likely than women to build a connection with a senior leader following face-time with them. There are four ways organizations can bridge this gap and help women build effective networks, and it all starts with establishing “network sponsor” programs: organizational initiatives that aim to help women forge a deep, trust-based relationship with someone who has already earned the trust of relevant, high-status leaders. Read more about building high-status networks for women from the authors of this research here.

“It’s not what you know, but who you know.” It’s a notion that often rings true — and presents a career barrier for women, who face greater obstacles in building high-status networks than men do. Recent research, published in the Academy of Management Journal, collected data on 42 global corporations over a 25-year period, tracing the networks of thousands of men and women as they progressed in their careers. This research revealed that men are 40% more likely than women to build a connection with a senior leader following face-time with them. There are four ways organizations can bridge this gap and help women build effective networks, and it all starts with establishing “network sponsor” programs: organizational initiatives that aim to help women forge a deep, trust-based relationship with someone who has already earned the trust of relevant, high-status leaders. Read more about building high-status networks for women from the authors of this research here.

“It’s not what you know, but who you know.” It’s a notion that often rings true — and presents a career barrier for women, who face greater obstacles in building high-status networks than men do. Recent research, published in the Academy of Management Journal, collected data on 42 global corporations over a 25-year period, tracing the networks of thousands of men and women as they progressed in their careers. This research revealed that men are 40% more likely than women to build a connection with a senior leader following face-time with them. There are four ways organizations can bridge this gap and help women build effective networks, and it all starts with establishing “network sponsor” programs: organizational initiatives that aim to help women forge a deep, trust-based relationship with someone who has already earned the trust of relevant, high-status leaders. Read more about building high-status networks for women from the authors of this research here.

“It’s not what you know, but who you know.” It’s a notion that often rings true — and presents a career barrier for women, who face greater obstacles in building high-status networks than men do. Recent research, published in the Academy of Management Journal, collected data on 42 global corporations over a 25-year period, tracing the networks of thousands of men and women as they progressed in their careers. This research revealed that men are 40% more likely than women to build a connection with a senior leader following face-time with them. There are four ways organizations can bridge this gap and help women build effective networks, and it all starts with establishing “network sponsor” programs: organizational initiatives that aim to help women forge a deep, trust-based relationship with someone who has already earned the trust of relevant, high-status leaders. Read more about building high-status networks for women from the authors of this research here.

“It’s not what you know, but who you know.” It’s a notion that often rings true — and presents a career barrier for women, who face greater obstacles in building high-status networks than men do. Recent research, published in the Academy of Management Journal, collected data on 42 global corporations over a 25-year period, tracing the networks of thousands of men and women as they progressed in their careers. This research revealed that men are 40% more likely than women to build a connection with a senior leader following face-time with them. There are four ways organizations can bridge this gap and help women build effective networks, and it all starts with establishing “network sponsor” programs: organizational initiatives that aim to help women forge a deep, trust-based relationship with someone who has already earned the trust of relevant, high-status leaders. Read more about building high-status networks for women from the authors of this research here.