Section One
Plateaus also may be avoided by more deliberate
identification of stars (outstanding performers with high
potential) and solid citizens (satisfactory or outstanding
performers with less potential). More developmental
assignments, challenges, and lateral moves for both categories
can produce a pool of qualified managerial talent that should
enable the organization to be more flexible and adaptive to
strategic needs. Job rotation for plateaued employees also can
reduce frustration and increase the chance for improved
performance. The stress associated with career plateauing also
may be reduced by managerial actions that provide recognition
and appreciation in the absence of promotions, job enrichment,
mentoring assignments, and lateral transfers that provide
growth opportunities also may be helpful in this regard.^49
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