Why You Didnât Get That Promotion
YOUâVE BEEN passed over for a key promotion despite stellar results and glowing reviews. Youâve asked where youâre falling short, but the responses have been vague and unsatisfying, leaving you angry, frustrated, and unsure of how to get ahead. Promotion decisions seem arbitrary and political. Whatâs going on?
In most organizations, promotions are governed by unwritten rulesâthe often fuzzy, intuitive, and poorly expressed feelings of senior executives regarding individualsâ ability to succeed in C-suite positions. As an aspiring executive, you might not know those rules, much less the specific skills you need to develop or demonstrate to follow them. The bottom line: Youâre left ...
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