Assumption 1- My manager promoted my colleague over me
The employee needs to invest time in
working toward the promotion by acquiring skills, having a healthy discussion
with the manager and also sensing opportunities. The employee needs to be
patient, as sometimes it takes years to be ready for the next level. The employee
forgets that even if your colleague has gotten promoted ahead of you, there is
no certainty that he/she will be ahead
of you in the long run. Sometimes, a person is ready for promotion, but there
could not be any business case to promote the person. While it is such
situations arise, it is also advisable that they keep on learning new skill and
performing their best at the job.
Assumption 2- I have completed a stipulated tenure in a
particular role; therefore, I am ideally eligible to move to the next level
A promotion is a form of recognition
for employees who make significant and effective work contributions. Individual
contributors must be eligible for promotions that recognize and reward their
role as contributors. If experience becomes the sole criterion, it may not
necessarily be fair and one my lose his/ her hard work will go in vain if
experience is given precedence over results. Thus, performance-based promotion
serves as a strong incentive for the employee to work harder.
Assumption 3- My ‘technical’ skill will guarantee a promotion
EQ-related skills are equally important
today. One’s attitude towards work, initiative-taking skills, communication competencies,
etc are soft, yet critical skills-sets needed to excel. Being able to reinforce
team work, engage in collaborative efforts, ability to deal with ambiguities,
are some key traits that will reinforcing hard work, leaders should take the
time to educate employee of the traits that are critical to move ahead. Clear articulation
of these ‘additional’ traits will contribute towards enhancing the standards of
the talent pool.
Assumption 4- Older employees are resistant toward young
managers
The young leader has to prove that
he/she has the capability to lead by example, hard work, and commitment. The older
employees will eventually come to terms with the new manager and the company’s
decision to promote him/her for the position. If the person promoted is a good
leader, he /she will have the ability to command respect from all employees
reporting to him/her, irrespective of age. (My Ascent.com)
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