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How do managers get stuck? (2017)

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Re: How do managers get stuck? (2017)

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Post by munchbunny »

kyberias wrote: post #2

Define stuck, please.

Wanting to move up or get promoted within the current role, but not getting promoted after several years.

"Stuck" is in the mindset of the individual.

Edit for clarification: I mean that a person is "stuck" when they feel/think they are stuck.

Re: How do managers get stuck? (2017)

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Post by PorterDuff »

Just to play grumpy old guy for a sec., I can't say that I've ever seen this in action. In my experience.

. Line managers rarely make the leap, if anything they jump laterally or go into 'new opportunities'.

. Actually escaping the gig and advancing, and I'd say that being a manager manager is a far more desirable line of work, seems to be more tied to selling yourself and to being associated with high visibility/profitable/successful projects which often has little to do with your own personal skills.

The article sounds quite plausible though.

Re: How do managers get stuck? (2017)

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Post by santoshalper »

PorterDuff wrote: post #6

Just to play grumpy old guy for a sec., I can't say that I've ever seen this in action. In my experience. . Line managers rarely make the leap, if anything they jump laterally or go into 'new opportunities'. . Actually escaping the gig and advancing, and I'd say that being a manager manager is a far more desirable line of work, seems to be more tied to selling yourself and to being associated with high visibility/pro…

I've definitely seen managers get promoted into senior management and executive jobs, but not always linearly (they become their old boss).

I do agree that the skills of a senior manager are materially different than just "be a better manager". Failing at any of the things listed in the article can prevent your progress, but doing them all well doesn't guarantee you advancement either.

Re: How do managers get stuck? (2017)

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Post by ed312 »

If you feel you're doing all three of those categories reasonably well, and there just are no open roles to advance in your company, what do you do? Does an MBA help you "level up" in the eyes of HR etc.?

Re: How do managers get stuck? (2017)

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Post by thinkingkong »

ed312 wrote: post #8

If you feel you're doing all three of those categories reasonably well, and there just are no open roles to advance in your company, what do you do? Does an MBA help you "level up" in the eyes of HR etc.?

Your feeling of how youre doing isnt the goal in these circumstances. You get promoted based on the opinions of 3 separate groups the least weighted is your own.
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