Before your next promotion cycle, ensure:
✓ Documented Achievements - Last 12 months of quantified wins - Specific stories for each competency - Evidence folder organized
✓ Active Visibility - Manager aware of your impact - Skip-level knows your name - Cross-functional relationships strong
✓ External Validation - LinkedIn profile optimized - Some external recognition - Network beyond company
✓ Teaching/Mentoring - Helped others succeed - Shared knowledge publicly - Built grateful advocates
✓ Consistent Communication - Regular value updates - Strategic meeting contributions - Multi-channel presence