Quadrants of Likes and Dislikes

Director of Operations at a manufacturing company, being groomed for VP role. Has been in current position for three years and repeatedly expresses interest in advancement, but consistently delegates or delays people management responsibilities. Recently declined to lead a cross-functional project that would have been high-visibility.

Frame this as a promotion readiness check, not a self-awareness exercise. 'Before we talk about what VP looks like, let'...