The Next Next Common Sense
• Co-created development plans that leverage specific role combinations • Career pathways that value breadth alongside depth • Mentoring relationships that span traditional function boundaries • Learning opportunities that enhance cross-role integration capabilities Technology company Atlassian has replaced traditional career lad- ders with "career mountains" that allow for multiple ascent paths based on each individual's unique combination of technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and cross-functional experience. This approach recognizes that value creation doesn't follow a single trajectory. Collective Capability Evaluation Assess not just individual performance but how effectively the orga- nization leverages diverse role portfolios: • Team-level evaluation of how effectively diverse role perspectives are integrated • Assessment of knowledge flow across traditional boundaries • Measurement of organizational adaptability derived from role diversity • Identification of systemic barriers to effective role integration Healthcare organization Mayo Clinic evaluates not just individual performance but "team adaptability"—how effectively teams integrate diverse clinical and non-clinical perspectives to address complex patient needs. This collective assessment encourages role integration rather than role isolation. Implementing these evaluation approaches requires sustained effort but yields significant benefits: more accurate assessment of true contri- bution, enhanced recognition of valuable capabilities, reduced pressure
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