Workity progress
On the plus side, I got my performance review back at work (it covers the last six months), and for the first time since promotion to T6 I got "Exceeds Expectations"! That didn't actually take me any longer than it did at my previous level. I guess it makes enough sense... the things I'm doing now would absolutely blow the mind of 2012 flexagon. I mean, staffing? Pulling projects from the mothership to my office? HELLS YES. Fearless like a weasel.
I also succeeded in getting two of my people promoted (out of two attempts this fall). Oh sure, they got there on their own merits, but the work of the promo process is a serious team effort and started with me identifying good projects for them. It ended with my throwing a party for them with mimosas and brownies. I got them each a fancy cupcake and put a "4" candle on one and a "5" candle on the other, for their new levels. I have to wonder if this played into the rating I got? Probably. Growing people is serious work; they demand so much watering, and all on their own individual schedules too.
I also succeeded in getting two of my people promoted (out of two attempts this fall). Oh sure, they got there on their own merits, but the work of the promo process is a serious team effort and started with me identifying good projects for them. It ended with my throwing a party for them with mimosas and brownies. I got them each a fancy cupcake and put a "4" candle on one and a "5" candle on the other, for their new levels. I have to wonder if this played into the rating I got? Probably. Growing people is serious work; they demand so much watering, and all on their own individual schedules too.