Can we talk about it???
Just as quiet quitting by employees is a real thing, the act of quiet promotion from leadership is just as real. In a subtle or not so subtle manner leadership will add on responsibilities that you have either shown you are capable of, that they need to fulfill, or both. In any scenario communication and transparency are necessary from the worker receiving and from leadership delegating responsibilities and tasks.
The word "promotion" according to the Cambridge Dictionary is defined as, "the process or fact of giving someone a higher or more important job".
Adding on responsibilities speaks to expanding the capacity of the worker, (higher or more important) their position AND value within an organization.
Why is it though that within this process, many workers are not recognized in such a way?
In a perfect world, a job promotion would be anything but quiet and would be accompanied by a meaningful salary increase. Unfortunately, this is not the case in many workplace scenarios and consistent advocacy is the main solution to this obstacle.
As a worker, clearly communicating the recognition of the shift in additional responsibilities that have been delegated to you is the first crucial step in self-advocacy.
Self-advocacy and colleague advocacy have been crucial in my corporate navigation. Knowing the value that you bring to a workplace must be documented (i.e. a value sheet) and voiced in communication with leadership and those colleagues who have clout to ensure that you are on a successful path.
Facts about the value of the team and organization you bring can't be argued when poised in a professional and organized manner.
Continue to advocate in corporate spaces where you may not be in upper leadership and management. Continue to build working relationships with your colleagues who can vouch for you when it's your time. Continue to pour back into yourself so that you can pour out in a way that is useful for others.
Your LOUD promotion is coming!
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