Rethinking Judgement, Potential, and the Power of Change in Promotion Decisions “He’s applied for the position, so we have to go through the interview process. We’ll never promote him though, not with his attitude. We all know that.”It’s a sentiment echoed across boardrooms and office corridors far too often. Assumptions made before the candidate even walks into the room. Promotions pre-decided. Opinions formed from fragments of past behaviour or hearsay. Judgement, it seems, precedes opportunity. The Risk of Rigid Thinking In many organisations, groupthink silently governs decisions — even at the top. Promotion panels are swayed by historical perceptions, past … Continue reading Attitude or Behaviour: Which Comes First in the Workplace?