In this instalment of NAWO’s Tuning into the Nine Dials series, members explored Dial 6: Sponsorship and Succession, a powerful lever for addressing where and why gender balance breaks down in leadership pipelines.  Facilitated by NAWO CEO Louise Weine, the session unpacked how sponsorship and succession processes often appear neutral on paper, yet quietly replicate bias in practice unless they are deliberately designed, monitored and led.  To accompany this session, and to support organisations who are taking action on Dial 6, we’ve produced a supporting Introduction and Reference Guide. You can learn more about the Nine Dials for Gender Balance on our website.  Why Dial 6 matters  Dial 6 focuses on the…