Ever seen a star performer falter in a new role? That is the Peter Principle – promoting based on past success, not future potential.
Sanket (name changed), a brilliant coder, was in my on-shore team. He was promoted to leading a team (for multiple reasons).
He struggled because the leadership skills differ from the coding skills.
A Gallup study shows that 82% of managerial appointments are misaligned, impacting productivity by 15%.
Success in one role does not guarantee success in another. It is like asking a champion sprinter to run a marathon without training.
Quick Tips:
- Future-Ready Promotions: Promote for potential, not past.
- Mentor Magic: Pair new leaders with mentors.
- Feedback is Gold: Regular check-ins for new roles.
- Lateral Growth: Sometimes, sideways is the way up.
Next time you promote, think of Sanket. Match the role with the potential, not just the resume.
That is how you build a team, not just for today but for tomorrow’s challenges.
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