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Climbing the Corporate Ladder  

We know many of you want to get a return on your investment by climbing the corporate ladder. As we all know, there is no cookie cutter way to accomplish this task. However, there are certainly ways by which one can enhance their chances to climb the corporate ladder. 

Therefore, as a way for Capella University to continue to help you further your career, for this discussion: 

•List at least ten ways to climb the corporate ladder. Consider job performance, communications skills, and leadership, just to name a few. 

•Consider roadblocks that may prevent one from climbing the corporate ladder.  

Your post should be substantive and logical to the topic. Read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn the discussion participation requirements of this course. In addition, post your work in the text box, not as an attached file.  

Response Guidelines  

Read the posts of your peers and respond to two. Provide a substantive and logical response that considers the following: 

•What are your thoughts about the ways your peer identified in climbing the corporate ladder? 

•What other ways can you share with your peer? 

•Select one of the ways listed and consider the consequences of it. What could backfire and actually stop the climb to the top?