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Promotion criteria calibration

Before promotion decisions, managers compare how they interpret criteria and what evidence they are weighting. The conversation helps reduce inconsistent standards and reliance on informal sponsorship alone.

Inspired by:

CIPD / cross-sector practice

Growth Culture Element: 

Community

Growth Culture Subcomponents:

Fairness & Equity, Clarity & Consistency, Career Development

Why it matters:

Improves fairness and clarity around progression.

Who can implement:

Leaders, Managers, Systems

How to get started:

Invite colleagues from other parts of the business into talent review conversations to bring an outside perspective and calibrate approaches.

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