What skill levels are required for each role?

Entry: Beginner-to-Intermediate. Mid-level: Intermediate-to-Advanced. Senior: Advanced-to-Expert. Lead: Expert, plus adjacent domains.

Can you be promoted with intermediate skills?

Rarely. Most promotions require Advanced in core role, Intermediate in related areas, and demonstration of growth trajectory.

Technical expertise (Advanced+). Communication (Advanced). Delegation (Intermediate). Vision (Advanced). Emotional intelligence (varies).

Deliver on stretch projects. Mentor others. Propose improvements. Own problems end-to-end. Show consistent growth.

Peter Kolomiets

|March 28, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|8 min read

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Kotter, J. P. (1990). A Force for Change: How Leadership Differs from Management. Free Press.

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