Should you take a promotion in sports if you feel only partly ready?
Sometimes a small organization offers responsibility quickly. How do you decide whether the stretch will help you grow or set you up to fail?
Sometimes a small organization offers responsibility quickly. How do you decide whether the stretch will help you grow or set you up to fail?
SPMA provides a practical starting answer. Add first-hand experience, a different perspective or a useful example from the industry.
Most meaningful promotions involve some stretch, so the question is whether the environment supports learning. Clarify the scope, decision authority, resources, manager support and the problems you are expected to solve. Identify which parts you already know and which require development. If the role adds responsibility but no support, staffing or authority, the title alone may not be a good opportunity. If there is a strong manager, clear priorities and room to learn, accepting before you feel 100% ready can accelerate growth. Be honest about the gaps and create a plan for closing them.
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