Promotions are a great thing. Most people live for promotions.
Most.
Yet, often, in many organizations we observe a talented individual and, because we believe more responsibility for this talented individual will mean greater success for the organization, we promote the individual.
And sometimes – more than we care to admit – the individual fails.
What happened?
We promoted the individual past the point of their competence.
This lack of competence does not make the person a bad employee. It means we, the leader, made a poor leadership decision.
Promotions should be based on the future competence of a person rather than their current performance. It is important to remember, not everyone should be promoted.
For the good of organization – and the person – sometimes (many times) it is best to keep this person right where they are. Sure, every person needs opportunities to grow, but often these opportunities can come within a person’s current position.
Promotions good and necessary… when given to the right person.
Published by JC Hurtado-Prater | Culture Strategist + HR Consultant Specializing in Org Dev & Org Design
A culture strategist + HR consultant, educator, speaker and author on leadership + culture, I am committed to helping organizations thrive while elevating human flourishing for the betterment of the local and global community.
In a practical sense, I help organizations develop empowering leaders, cultivate high-performing teams and build strong cultures through training, consulting and team coaching.
The philosophy that drives me: “Above everything… people. Every human being is filled with the potential to lead, create or innovate. Therefore, one's work is the most sacred act one can give away...and time the greatest resource to expend.”
I am on a lifetime mission to help dynamic organizations become more effective in the local and global community by helping senior and HR executives attract, recruit, retain and ignite today’s top talent.
People. First. Always.
Find out more at jcco.io.
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