Know when a stretch is too big
Choose the safer and more developmental move when a proposed stretch assignment may be oversized.
$18M regional revenue at risk 0 sponsor hours blocked weekly 4 new muscles demanded at once What is the strongest developmental response to the oversized turnaround assignment? Give the whole turnaround to the rising manager anyway, because real leaders learn fastest under maximum pressure. Cancel any stretch work this year, because the stakes prove the person is not ready for meaningful growth. Reduce the scope to one critical workstream, add a sponsor, and define escalation boundaries before launch. Let the manager own the entire turnaround but promise emotional support if things become overwhelming. The best move preserves challenge while resizing…
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