Welcome back to The Conversation Lab. Promotion decisions are often driven by urgency—"We need someone in this role now, and this person is our best option." But that's not readiness. That's convenience. Readiness isn't about filling a gap. It's about whether the person has the competency, mindset, and cultural fit to step into the role and succeed—not just survive. We're not trying to stop promotions. We want to make sure the promotion is successful. So let's ask the hard qu