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derailment  

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  • Derailment refers to the involuntary loss of promotional opportunity due to declining managerial effectiveness over time. In general, managers derail because their skills and perspectives are seen as a poor fit for the challenges they face, either currently, in the near future, or with additional moves to more senior-level jobs. [Source: Encyclopedia of Career Development; Derailment]

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