Based on lessons 15, 41–43 and 46 of the book From Junior to Principal Consultant. A promotion is not requested: it is prepared, documented and demonstrated. This file is your preparation tool — start filling it in three years before your target date (Lesson 15), and enrich it every quarter.
Who are you, what is your rare expertise, what value do you bring? If you cannot say it in 5 lines, the committee will not guess it.
Write your value proposition here…
A Principal is judged on impact, not effort. Every line must contain a number: budget, time saved, risk avoided, revenue generated, team upskilled.
| Project / Client | My role | Quantified impact | Who can vouch for it |
|---|---|---|---|
Lesson 43: people recognise you as a Principal before you get the title. Document one recent situation for each of the four behaviours.