Individual excellence

M3 - Senior Manager

Expectations: At this level, you're tasked with building high-impact teams and leading through challenges. This includes recruiting and developing top talent, and showing expertise in People Management strategies. Additionally, you should be actively contributing to the company's strategic direction.

Examples:

• Lead the hiring process, resulting in the acquisition of exceptional talent that significantly impacted project outcomes.
• Provide expert coaching, resulting in notable performance enhancements within the team.
• Demonstrate exceptional understanding of individual motivations, resulting in heightened team engagement and retention.

M4 - Director

Expectations: As a Director, you should be dynamically leading, focusing on strategic vision, talent development, and execution. This involves managing multiple teams and significant experience in People Management. Additionally, you should be deeply integrated into the organizational context.

Examples:

• Lead managers and multiple teams, ensuring they achieve outstanding results.
• Drive broader organizational efforts around culture, work, and values.
• Provided expert coaching and mentorship, leading to substantial performance enhancements and individual growth within the team.
• Demonstrate clear expertise as a manager, leader, and operator within the company.

<aside> <img src="/icons/golf_green.svg" alt="/icons/golf_green.svg" width="40px" /> Advice to advance: Focus on actively shaping the company's strategic direction and seek opportunities to lead initiatives with organization-wide impact. Establish strong internal partnerships and take on projects that demonstrate your expertise.

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Team collaboration

M3 - Senior Manager

Expectations: At this level, you should excel in change management and demonstrate a deep understanding of company standards and processes. This involves adopting new standards and guiding the team through change and uncertainty.

Examples:

• Effectively implement new company standards and processes, ensuring consistency in application.
• Navigate through change and uncertainty by providing clear guidance and support to the team.
• Adapt strategies and approaches as needed to address evolving challenges and opportunities.
• Communicate difficult company decisions or news with tact and empathy.

M4 - Director

Expectations: As a Director, you're expected to lead by example in managing team interactions and change. This involves driving productive interactions, handling difficult situations with emotional intelligence, and setting a positive example for others.

Examples:

• Influence positive team dynamics and interactions across the organization, not just within your team.
• Handle difficult situations and decisions with tact, demonstrating emotional intelligence and professionalism.
• Serve as a role model for best practices in team collaboration and communication.
• Take on a greater responsibility in communicating changes and difficult company decisions/news.

<aside> <img src="/icons/golf_green.svg" alt="/icons/golf_green.svg" width="40px" /> Advice to advance: Actively seek opportunities to expand your influence and build strategic partnerships across the organization. Demonstrate a consistent ability to drive high-impact results.

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Company alignment

M3 - Senior Manager

Expectations: At this level, you should excel in strategic planning and decision-making. Set clear goals and objectives for your team that align with the company's strategic direction.

Examples:

• Lead your team in setting ambitious goals that directly contribute to the company's long-term strategic objectives.
• Actively participate in strategic discussions and provide valuable insights to shape the company's future direction.
• Initiate and lead strategic projects or initiatives that drive substantial, long-term value for the organization.
• Mentor and guide your team members in aligning their work with the company's strategic vision.

M4 - Director

Expectations: As a Director, you provide visionary leadership and direction. You set a compelling vision for your team and drive initiatives that have a transformative impact on the organization.

Examples:

• Define and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with the broader strategic goals of the organization.
• Lead high-impact projects or initiatives that have a transformative effect on the company's success.
• Actively participate in shaping the company's strategic direction and provide input on long-term goals and objectives.
• Mentor and coach team members to think strategically and align their work with the company's vision.

<aside> <img src="/icons/golf_green.svg" alt="/icons/golf_green.svg" width="40px" /> Advice to advance: Continue to refine your ability to set visionary goals and lead transformative initiatives. Actively seek opportunities to shape the company's strategic direction and mentor team members to think strategically.

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