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6. Give assignments that progressively stretch. This is a project or task given to employees which
are beyond their current knowledge or skills level in order to “stretch” employee’s development.
The stretch assignment challenges employees by placing them in uncomfortable situations in
order to learn and grow. These are first-time activities for direct reports i.e.
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Managing a volunteer or intern
Participating in the hiring process
Executing a new or important company project
Participating in the company’s strategic planning process
Turning around a failing project, department or operation
Organizing and leading an important company event or meeting
Set up a buddy system so people can get continuing feedback and practice leadership.
Volunteer high potentials for cross-boundary task forces
Set up blog focused on what’s critical now for continual feedback with hyperlinks on IV.
Have them set up a virtual meeting for contribution in IV.
Be part of or manage a safety task team using IV.