It is the self appraisal
year around and most of the people are looking forward to promotions. They feel
they have worked hard and performed well. Here are some of the common myths regarding
the promotion.
Myths
A
person should fit the job.
Traditionally
if there was an opening or a vacancy, the best qualified person was appointed
for that opening but now the times have changed. Earlier when the person was promoted
for a vacant position with the same responsibilities as his/her predecessor.
The
jobs now are created based on person's competencies. A person is promoted or given
additional responsibilities because the organization is growing/expanding. So
a person instead of waiting to be promoted to the next level in a linear fashion
should keep learning and upgrading the skills and be ready for more responsibilities
.
There are huge opportunities
in lateral movement beside learning new skills and getting a new career.
All
promotions are fair and unbiased
Promotions
always have some element of bias. Bosses like to promote somebody they are comfortable
with or have worked with them earlier.
They also like to promote somebody
who is viewed by the senior management as having leadership potential.
Ricky Ponting was promoted as the captain of the Australian cricket team over
other more experienced player.
Promotion
is based on past performance
In
a perfect world , performance should be given the maximum weightage but sometimes
the brilliant performance acts as the double edged sword.
Management may not
want to take the risk of moving a person from the position in which he/she is
excelling.
Pranab Mukherjee
-left's first choice for President was turned down by the congress as they felt
he could not be spared.
Meet
consistently targets/objectives and promotion will come automatically
It
is not enough to meet the target/objective, a person need to be visible. He/she
need to say the right things at the right moments. There is a need to be noticed
by the people who have a say in the promotion.
Writing
something in the newsletter or writing a memo if the team has done well with a
copy to the senior management are some of the ways to be visible.
Promotion
is easy if you replicate your Boss
Boss
may be comfortable with the person who has the same interests, opinion experiences,
etc. but the clever boss always will have somebody who complements his/her strengths
rather than somebody who is a true photocopy of himself/herself
Lastly
Demotions
are not the end of the world
People
do get sidelined or posted to what is perceived as inconsequential posting. This
results in a lot of heartburn, ranting and de-motivation. The most common reaction
is to quit. However, there is a huge opportunity out there and if a person can
prove or make a difference in a so called inconsequential post, the recognition
and rewards will be greater than anything he/she had dreamed.
Laloo Prasad Yadav wanted to become the Home Minister and was not exactly very
happy when he was given Railways but look at the turnaround and the visibility,
accolades which he is getting. From the Laloo jokes and sniggering, he is giving
lessons in top national and international MBA schools.
Adapted from Mark H. McCormack book on Communication
Some
of the Other Top PPTs
(click on the blue headings
to read)
The
Monk who sold the Ferrari has some of the most important learnings
read
the summary of the key learnings of this very good book at
-
Steve
Job and the Art of giving Presentation
Use this 10-part framework
to wow your audiences. Many observers claim Steve Jobs has charisma. True. But
he works at it. Nothing in his presentations is taken for granted. He studies
the art of telling a story to inspire his audience. You must do the same to electrify
your listeners
A very inspiring and motivating
ppt to enjoy your success
