Our group has three analysts gunning for one associate spot. How do you diplomatically advocate for yourself when management actively compares candidates? Looking for concrete scripts to disagree with rivals’ proposals without burning bridges. War stories from survived promo wars especially welcome.
diplomacy’s for diplomats. You want that seat? Leak that Chad from ECM messed up the comps book. Just kidding… mostly. Real move: ‘accidentally’ forward your staffer an email chain praising your teamwork. Let the ‘oops’ speak louder than the backstabbing.
During my promo crunch, I framed disagreements as ‘building on’ others’ ideas rather than contradicting them. ‘John’s approach makes sense - what if we hybridize it with X to mitigate execution risk?’ This positions you as a collaborator while showcasing critical thinking. Management recognizes bridge-builders.
so like if someone takes credit for my model do i call them out in the group chat? Asking for a friend…