That episode would suggest that the arbitrator's position is not the most secure job in the world, although it is recognized as one of the higher profile assignments in the arbitration profession.
According to Sylvia Ann Hewlett, sponsorship provides a statistical benefit of up to 30percentt for high profile assignments, promotions, and pay raises, yet very few women have sponsors.
Consequently, Hamilton says women are more likely to be relegated to undertake the 'office housework' or administrative activities that are not recognized in the same way as high profile assignments.
Nonprofit organization Catalyst released a report this month conducted which found that women who do all "all the right things" to get ahead — that is, actively try to receive high profile assignments, crack open career self-help books, ask for help, and develop a rapport with influential leaders — still advance less than their male counterparts and wait longer to receive a pay raise.
In fact, when it comes to winning high profile assignments, promotions, and pay raises, the intervention of sponsors tends to improve outcomes by 30percentt.
Step outside your comfort zone to build connections and relationships with the right people; people who will speak for you and recommend you for promotions and high profile assignments.
Mr. Kellner's most high-profile assignment was to stop CNN's slide in the ratings.
Hope had friends on the organizing committee, but the high-profile assignment came as a surprise.
His first high-profile assignment within the family empire was moving to France in 1994 to build Quebecor World's operations in Europe.
