Carol
I think there is an awful lot in what you say. Many believe that grading
systems and the associated promotion mechanisms are one way of allowing
managers to retain some sembalnce of control. Some may argue that it
allows for misuse of control.
My observation of the situation from a UK perspective is that many of us
are too scared to take the first move and want to see a body of cases
showing that it works. Outside very small professional services firs I see
very little evidence of a 'gradeless organisation'. I'd welcome any
suggestions you could make on organisations that have succeeded in this
endeavour.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Rohit Talwar
rtalwarcbt@aol.com
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