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Engage, Develop, and Retain Your Talent
In today’s fast-moving world, your people are your greatest asset. But how do you keep them engaged, inspired, and growing within your company? That’s where the Pathways Programme comes in.
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​"The Women of Colour Global Network mentorship program provided invaluable support during a pivotal point in my career. Being paired with a phenomenal mentor was transformative; we openly discussed our unique challenges in the workplace, and her guidance equipped me with the tools to navigate them effectively. This program empowered me to advocate for myself with greater confidence, and ultimately led to a promotion within the company."
— Mentee, DK Publishing
What is the Pathways programme?
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The WOCGN Pathways Programme is designed to empower women of colour at every stage of their career—from early development to senior leadership.
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We work with organisations like yours to drive meaningful, sustainable change by focusing on four key areas:
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Mentoring & Sponsorship – Connecting employees with the right advocates and allies.
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Professional Development – Equipping talent with the skills they need to succeed.
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Leadership Training – Preparing women of colour for leadership roles.
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Cultural Change – Creating an inclusive, equitable workplace that benefits everyone.
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Why it matters?
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Investing in diversity isn’t just the right thing to do—it drives business success. Here’s what happens when women of colour thrive in your organisation:
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​Higher retention – Employees stay where they feel valued and see opportunities for growth.
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Stronger engagement – An inclusive culture leads to higher morale, innovation, and performance.
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A greater impact – Diverse leadership drives better business decisions and stronger connections with customers and communities.
"Before the programme, I didn’t feel like I had a voice. Now, I feel confident advocating for myself and others."
— Pathways Participant
How the Pathways programme works...
We tailor the programme to fit your organisation’s goals, ensuring real, measurable impact:
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Phase 1: Discovery & Planning – Understanding your organisation’s needs and objectives.
Phase 2: Implementation – Hands-on mentoring, Sponsorship, Professional Development Line Management training, and leadership development.
Phase 3: Measurable Change – Evaluating impact throughout the programme and embedding long-term cultural shifts.
Our Impact
100% of participants report increased confidence in speaking up and discussing career development at the end of the programme.
93% of participants reported feeling a stronger sense of professional belonging at the end of the programme.
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58% of mentees experienced positive role changes at the end of the 9 month programme, including promotions, job title change, increased responsibility and secondments.
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Case Study:
The Guardian News & Media
The Pathways Programme at The Guardian was established to support the career progression and professional development of women of colour employees, directly contributing to The Guardian’s strategic goals of reducing gender and ethnicity pay gaps.
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Through a combination of targeted mentorship, professional workshops, and sponsorship opportunities, the programme has seen significant success in its first nine months:
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100% of participants met their developmental goals.
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All participants reported an increase in confidence and self-advocacy by the end of the programme.
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93% felt a stronger sense of professional belonging by the end of the programme.
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The initiative contributed to a broader organisational shift, reinforcing The Guardian’s commitment to an inclusive and equitable workplace.
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"It’s a very well designed and well-delivered programme highly valued by its beneficiaries. It’s professional and impactful, contributing to fostering a new sense of belonging for the mentees, enhancing their voices within the company, giving them confidence in their abilities and values and enabling them to feel that they are valued and are not alone. It’s a very powerful programme."
— Senior Leader, The Guardian
Partner with us
If you're ready to invest in real, lasting change within your company, we’re here to help.
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👉 Get in touch today to discuss how we can work together.
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