When a high performer who works for you is actively positioning themselves to assume your role, how do you handle them?

Our reader poll today asks: When a high performer who works for you is actively positioning themselves to assume your role, how do you handle them?

I try to stretch myself into a larger role to make room for them 56.53%I look for similar roles for them elsewhere in the company 27.05%I try to slow them down and manage their expectations that they’re not ready for my role 9.66%I add more work to their plate because clearly they’re not busy enough 6.76%I actively discourage their pursuit of my role 0.00%

Use their growth for your growth.

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