Promotion Readiness Diagnostic

Promotion Readiness Diagnostic

“If promotion decisions were made tomorrow, what would hold you back?”

This is not about effort. It’s about evidence.

How to Use This

• Answer honestly.

• “Sometimes” = No.

• Count patterns, not perfection.

1. Problem Solving Reality Check

You’re not ready yet if…
What leaders see “Smart, but reactive.”
Fix this by
  • Leading one full problem end-to-end
  • Writing the problem statement before touching a solution
  • Proving sustainability 30–60 days later

2. Metrics & Decision Discipline

You’re not ready yet if…
What leaders see “Busy, not in control.”
Fix this by
  • Reducing KPIs to what actually drives outcomes
  • Adding one leading indicator
  • Tying one metric directly to cost, cash, or service

3. Ownership & Execution

You’re not ready yet if…
What leaders see “Reliable doer, weak multiplier.”
Fix this by
  • Assigning clear owners and due dates
  • Delegating outcomes, not tasks
  • Building a cadence that runs without you

4. Leadership & People Impact

You’re not ready yet if…
What leaders see “Good intentions, limited bench.”
Fix this by
  • Coaching one underperformer directly
  • Developing a backup for your role
  • Letting others struggle productively

5. Communication & Influence

You’re not ready yet if…
What leaders see “Capable, but hard to scale.”
Fix this by
  • Framing issues in tradeoffs
  • Socializing decisions before meetings
  • Practicing concise executive summaries

6. Systems & Perspective

You’re not ready yet if…
What leaders see “Strong locally, risky globally.”
Fix this by
  • Mapping end-to-end flow
  • Asking “what breaks if this improves?”
  • Solving one root system issue, not ten symptoms

Your Score

24 / 24

Promotion-ready

Zero gaps identified means you’re demonstrating promotion-level performance across all dimensions. Someone should already be talking to you.

Your Promotion Readiness Breakdown
Green = Ready | Red = Gap to Address
Problem Solving
Strong
Metrics & Decision Discipline
Strong
Ownership & Execution
Strong
Leadership & People Impact
Strong
Communication & Influence
Strong
Systems & Perspective
Strong
Promotion Ready
Area to Address
No shame. Just information.