MIT Sloan Management Review Article on When Moving Sideways Makes Sense

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  • Brian Elliott
  • MIT Sloan Management Review
  • 2024

Feeling stuck in your career? A lateral move inside your company involves risks but may be the right answer.

Slower promotions and a weaker job market have led to a lot of folks feeling stuck in a rut. The solution might be moving to a new role within your company — which can help you grow, stay engaged, and increase cross-functional connection.

About the Author

Brian Elliott is an executive adviser and speaker. He is a coauthor of How the Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams to Do the Best Work of Their Lives (Wiley, 2022).

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