The fastest pathway to promotion

When you think about who to promote in your organization, what types of people come to mind?

For me, it's the people who not only put in the work when it comes to crushing their role, but have gone above and beyond to meet the entire organization's needs, no matter their job title.

Claire Vo , CPO at LaunchDarkly says, “People that want to be promoted need to solve a problem for the organization; NOT solve for their career growth. The conversation needs to start from a place about how changing roles is what’s best for the team and why the team needs it.”

That's precisely why Personal Development Plans (PDPs) aren't merely about grooming team members for promotion. They're designed to empower individuals to enhance their skills and contribute greater value across all facets of the organization.

On last week's webinar all about PDPs, I called this the 4 'E's to readiness. Here's the breakdown of how to coach your team members to be prepared for growth.?

1. Excellence - Thrive where you are today. Rather than focusing on having the right skills in the future, help your team recognize that excelling at what's in front of them now is the best foundation for future growth.?

2. Education - Never stop learning. Encourage continuous development by providing access to relevant resources such as books, podcasts, and blogs tailored to each team member's professional interests.?

3. Experience - Stretch projects increase strength. Like all things in life, experience is where you build the muscles needed in the next season. Give your team the opportunities for stretch projects related to their goals. This offers them a safe place to fail, get up, try again, and ultimately, get the experience they need to progress.

4. Express - Share desires for growth or promotions. Foster an open and supportive environment where team members feel comfortable expressing their career aspirations. Goals change over time, so ensure it's an ongoing conversation.

What would you add to the list? (Yes, it must start with an E ??). Reply and let me know.

Lead on,

Matt Tresidder

CEO

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