Vent: My big plan to get a promotion blew up in my face last quarter

I worked on a special project for three months, putting in extra hours to lead it. I was sure it would show I was ready for the next level. At my review, my boss said the project was 'fine' but didn't show the 'strategic thinking' they wanted. I was crushed. I asked for clear examples of what that meant, but the answer was vague. Has anyone else gotten this kind of feedback and figured out how to actually show it?

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matthew12217d ago

Forget the buzzword. Show them the money your project saved or made next time.

jaken2317d ago

Oof, that's rough. Honestly though, "strategic thinking" is one of those corporate buzzwords that usually means your boss can't give you a real answer. If the project was fine and got done, you probably just need to wait for a budget to open up or for someone above you to quit.