When effective performance in a current role is used as the only criterion for promotion, it can lead to people being over-extended. This phenomenon of over-promotion is aptly described in “The Peter Principle” and refers to people being promoted until “they reach their level of incompetence.” An old adage, but still true today!

Making effective judgments in the face of increasing complexity and ambiguity is the key to success. Inevitably these judgments become increasingly important at more senior levels in organizations where the uncertainties and the ambiguity increase. In addition, knowledge, skills and experience play a role in supporting the judgments that people make.

Supported with the research conducted by Elliott Jaques regarding the match between capability of a person and challenge in a role, we offer extended assessment and development services:

• competence based assessments
• current and future capability assessments
• succession and talent management