Promotion calibration before the story hardens
Interrupt stereotype-loaded promotion language by re-anchoring the room on evidence and criteria.
Calibration risk The room sounds professional, but the decision is drifting toward vibe and projection. Once that story hardens, later evidence gets pulled into it rather than tested against it. Facilitator move Clarify criterion before debating readiness Role stereotypes grow fastest where standards are least explicit. Ask for behavior, ask for role relevance, and compare against the same standard before discussing readiness. Decision 1 Open the reset The first senior voice says, "I just do not quite see director energy yet." What is your strongest first move? Decision 2 Handle a coded example A manager says, "She gets results, but…
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