Managerial Derailment
Most managers come to an organization with a strong intellect, solid education, substantial technical skills, desire to be competent, motivation to work hard, and the aspiration to succeed. Yet according to research conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership, almost half never reach their full potential, shortchanging themselves and their organizations.[2] This phenomenon is called derailment.
Derailment occurs when a high-potential manager expects to advance in an organization, and was judged initially to have the ability to do so, yet is fired, demoted, or plateaued below anticipated levels of achievement. Derailment does not refer to individuals who, by their own choosing, change jobs, decline promotions, or quit ...
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