They say you should step into the SM role with your behaviour before you even get the promotion, but how is that practically possible? What are tangible growth goals I can set as a manager? As of now, I have client relationships, business development, and branding/networking on my list, but what else can I focus on?

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Also, get comfortable with the numbers. Profitability, resource planning, margin management. It’s a big part of SM life, and showing you’re already tracking this stuff will make a big impression.

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Take initiative on improving internal processes, whether it’s reporting, knowledge sharing, or project management efficiencies. Show you can think like an SM by making the firm run smoother.

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Be polish, be presentable, strong EQ out-weights IQ at this level, be self-sufficient, be a complete package.

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Be polish?! 🇵🇱

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We have a list of rank expectations at my work do you? Pull those down and check to make sure you are doing them all.

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Promotion at any level should happen after you are already operating at that level. That’s the least risky option for all sides. Pushing and failing is worst

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Y mgr probs in a partner bowl?

SM is junior partner.

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Look at the performance evaluations for the senior manager level and use that as a guide

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