The GAP to the Top: How Honest Conversations Unlock Career Advancement
Anne recently lost a promotion to an outside applicant. She has the experience that should have made the decision an easy yes for her employers and wants to know why she was overlooked.
How do you uncover why you weren’t promoted and what you need to change to be promoted in the future?
Tessa shares her model for having difficult conversations. You can find The GAP Model for Conflict Resolution in Tessa’s book, The Unspoken Truths for Career Success. These key statements can be used to gather valuable information.
- What I expected…
- What I observed…
- Then, identify the consequences.
Other Topics include:
Halfway Conversations
Practicing strong statements
Creating a path for career growth
The Feedback 4-pack : Three times a year ask the following questions to 4 people ( a manager, a cross functional team member, a superfan, and a neutral person):
- How do you think others perceive me?
- What is the perception of what I do?
- What have you found that works to build influence and become a more promotable person?
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