What the Research Says (And Why It Matters)

We’ve done the homework so you don’t have to. Here’s what the research reveals about mentorship, career growth, and the unique challenges women face—so Decision She can bridge the gap.



The impact of mentorship is applicable everywhere.

Proven benefit of mentorship.

The importance of female mentorship, leadership and innovation in banking

https://www.proquest.com/trade-journals/importance-female-mentorship-leadership/docview/2665172833/se-2


Connect for success: Social leadership, mentorship, and the female healthcare executive

https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/connect-success-social-leadership-mentorship/docview/1038848911/


The significance of mentorship in supporting the career advancement of women in the public sector

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8220325/



It starts early: Women are less likely to apply for early-career promotions.

Female leaders face built-in career blocks from the start

https://www.ft.com/content/0caa9038-9750-4e87-b845-48b0f3ee8502



The Broken Rung: Gender and the Leadership Gap

https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.07750

Haegele (2024): "workers also express a lot of interest in receiving advice on how to navigate the challenges of being a leader, for instance with respect to dealing with conflict or delegating administrative tasks