A Word on Promotions

When promotions are given, how much thought goes into preparing the promoted employee for the role that awaits? I recently responded to a post discussing the fact that so many organisations promote employees into people management positions without giving any regard to whether or not they are able to manage people.

The assumption is that a great salesperson, for example, will make a great sales manager. But all too often this is not the case. The opposite also applies, that a great sales manager may not be the best salesman in the organisation.

When considering employee promotions, we need to look at two important factors:

1. Can we not promote people and give them promotional rewards, but keep them in a position where their skills are most beneficial to themselves and to the company.

2. When we promote somebody let’s give them all the training and coaching they need to transition them into the new role.

This way we minimise stress and tension for everyone concerned, and remember, an organisation where everyone feels happy and fulfilled is going to be more successful.

An organisation where everyone feels happy and fulfilled is going to be more successful. 

I can help with training and coaching your employee so that they’re better able to transition into their new role. Get in touch to find out how.