If you have promoted to be a project manager in your company then for any reason at the world your company decided to de-promote you to your past position again after around one year of working with your new position, do you accept or refuse?! Saving Changes...
I wont try and sugar coat it but what the employer is saying that it was either too early to promote you and that you do not have the full spectrum of skills that are required to maintain this post.
Most people would view this as a negative but in the long run it would do more damage to the employee and the organization by keeping a person in a role that they were not fit for.
Also promotion it based on ability so this will give somebody else the opportunity to show the organization what they are capable of achieving.
However one year is a little on the long side to demote somebody. Normally a person is given six months to demonstrate their ability and after that time period they are either let go, retained in the position or given an alternative position more suitable to their skills.
For this employee in question they should not feel demoted or unwanted. The employer is recognizing their talent and ability and is given this person space and time to come up to the standard that is expected from them.
This says a lot for the employer as most examples I know of this occurring, the employee would be shown the door.
It definitely depends on the situation. Early in my career, I was given the opportunity to lead some very large and complex projects. When they were done, there was simply nothing of that scale for me to do at that time, so I needed some other gig while I waited for the next big job to come my way.
If it involves your classification within the company HR department, such as how much you are paid or if you are an hourly or salary employee, that is a completely different matter than your current level of responsibility. Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Mahmoud, you are not alone. Every human has to deal with setbacks.
One aspect is why your surroundings acted like they did. Did they even notice they hurt you? Is there a good business reason? Or just politics? There is less merit in thinking about it. It happened and it is past.
The other aspect is what you learn from it about yourself. How resilient are you. What are your blind spots? Can you control your emotions or are you looking for revenge? We talk a lot about VUCA, disruption and agility. Here is a practical example.
Try to find a mentor to discuss this. You already showed courage and willingness to ask for help by posting here. Saving Changes...
John ScottProject Manager| World SynergyWarren, Oh, United States
For me personally I would refuse. I have been in similar (not as a PM) though. My circumstances where centered around what was better for the company and not what was best for the company and not for me. SO I did step back into and old role. and regretted every moment. It was great for the company but I was misable as I felt my career was stagnant and I was not grow as an individual. Saving Changes...
It all depends on the situations and reasons. Generally, it seems that you should not accept it, however, it may be acceptable in some scenarios. Saving Changes...
MAHMOUD AHMED ALI AHMED NASR When a company decides to revert an employee to their previous role after a year as a project manager, the response can vary based on the situation. Some may accept the decision, considering factors like job security, company restructuring, or personal career goals. Others might refuse, especially if they feel their performance justified staying in the role or if they see better opportunities elsewhere. Ultimately, the best approach is to have an open discussion with management to understand the reasons and explore future career growth options. Saving Changes...
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