Nice read Ryan! I also share the same thoughts as you, especially around how people should be promoted based on them demonstrating the skills required.
One thing I'd add to this is that although ownership is a key part of the process for 'leapfrogging', it also comes down to the environment in which they are in. If you're the only person taking any real degree of ownership, it's unlikely that it will get noticed and used as a lever for promotion - you just get seen as the person who get's stuff done (i.e. it's not seen as an appreciated trait). I think the academic term for this is 'social loafing'.
I've been on both sides of the fence. In companies where ownership is done by lots of people, great things happen and everybody appreciates the effort that others put in, rather than being pulled along for the ride.
Awesome write up on how to advance in your career and the value you are providing 🚀
Big Picture Ownership: beyond just clean code and tickets is massive and will help you standout.
Doing your job well: crush your current level and start working on the level above. Maintain that beyond just a few weeks or a month, and you are well on your way.
Luck: Totally agree. Sometimes it’s just being in the right place at the right time, doing the other two steps well and the stars will align. I’m a firm believer you can also create your own luck by consistently putting out good work, stretching yourself, helping others level up, and looking for those challenging growth opportunities.
Nice read Ryan! I also share the same thoughts as you, especially around how people should be promoted based on them demonstrating the skills required.
One thing I'd add to this is that although ownership is a key part of the process for 'leapfrogging', it also comes down to the environment in which they are in. If you're the only person taking any real degree of ownership, it's unlikely that it will get noticed and used as a lever for promotion - you just get seen as the person who get's stuff done (i.e. it's not seen as an appreciated trait). I think the academic term for this is 'social loafing'.
I've been on both sides of the fence. In companies where ownership is done by lots of people, great things happen and everybody appreciates the effort that others put in, rather than being pulled along for the ride.
Awesome write up on how to advance in your career and the value you are providing 🚀
Big Picture Ownership: beyond just clean code and tickets is massive and will help you standout.
Doing your job well: crush your current level and start working on the level above. Maintain that beyond just a few weeks or a month, and you are well on your way.
Luck: Totally agree. Sometimes it’s just being in the right place at the right time, doing the other two steps well and the stars will align. I’m a firm believer you can also create your own luck by consistently putting out good work, stretching yourself, helping others level up, and looking for those challenging growth opportunities.
Again, great write up Ryan! 👏🏼
Nice well written article Ryan.