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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Mike Benbow, Business Editor benbow@heraldnet.com   Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Promotions don’t always mean success Newly promoted employees may be at a higher risk of job loss, particularly if they were promoted to replace others who were let go, according to OI Partners. The firm surveyed more than 100 executive coaches on employee failure rates and the top reasons workers do not survive a promotion. Some findings: Failure to motivate others. Poor ability to relate with others. They may have toxic management behaviors such as as being abrasive, too critical, unpredictable, self-centered, arrogant, close-minded or volatile. Lack of strong written or verbal communication skills. Inability to enlist support for their strategies. Failure to recognize the contributions of others. Lack of knowledge of what their bosses expect. The Associated Press READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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