Management Tip of the Day: Beware of the Invisible Promotion

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   AUTHORS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile AUGUST 5, 2010 Beware of the Invisible Promotion You may have been promoted without realizing it. New responsibilities, broader job scope, and shifts in focus are often granted as job perks. But, they can be a burden if you are not adequately prepared to take them on and not compensated appropriately. Periodically take a look at your job and ask yourself whether your role has expanded and how much it differs from your official job description. If you see significant changes, don't wait for your boss to recognize that you've been invisibly promoted. Put together some bullet points describing the expanded responsibilities. Have an honest discussion with your boss about what skills and resources you need to live up to your changed role. By taking charge in this way, you can make sure you get the recognition and support you need. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Are You the Victim of an Invisible Promotion?" by Ron Ashenkas. Read the full post and join the discussion » Share Today's Tip: RELATED PRODUCT Managing Middlescence Harvard Business Review Article They make up more than half your workforce. They work longer hours than anyone else in your company. From their ranks come most of your top managers. They're your mid-career employees, the solid citizens between the ages of 35 and 55 whom you bank on for their loyalty and commitment. And they're not happy. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS Avoid the 3 Tendencies of Bad Bosses Take the Extreme Question Challenge 3 Ways to Improve Performance Without a Re-Org Create Great Strategy with Stories, Not Plans Win the Sale by Winning Your Customer's Heart 3 Ways to Bring Out the Best in Your People Take One Minute to Control Your Temper 3 Ways to Manage Clashing Leadership Styles 3 Tips for Achieving Short-Term Career Goals How to Craft the Job You Want BEST SELLERS Guide to Persuasive Presentations HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials Financial Intelligence Collection HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself Guide to Better Business Writing Job Seekers, Take Note Whether you've been laid off or are considering a job change, HBR's Guide to Getting a Job will help ensure that your next move is the right one. Only $19.95. Buy now » UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2010 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)