27/05/2020
Have you ever wondered how to get from where you are now in your organization . And rise up all the way to the big boys table ?
As times change , the paths to the upper end of your career ladder will always be paved in two pathways .Understanding these two lanes will help you navigate through company politics , decision making processes and get you where your growth potential is unlimited.
These two pathways will lead you , as the old saying goes . Where you hunt with the big dogs , and p*e in the tall grass .
1.) Espoused organisation:
Identified as go-getter recognition and development processes .These pathways are usually based on track record, personality and skills testing, boss recommendations and perceived potential to add value.
2.) Shadow organisation:
These pathways often take place informally through the “old boys or girls network” or some other set of conscious or unconscious hidden criteria in the culture.
5 Key questions to ask yourself and discover the pathway you're most likely to use on your way up :
1.) Which one of these, espoused or shadow paths is most powerful in your current organisation?
2.) How do people get noticed and tagged for promotion?
3.) What is the basis for advancement and how is it set?
4.) Are these advancement pathways consciously or unconsciously designed by the leadership?
5.) What's the difference between espoused criteria and the shadow criteria? Are they the same?
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