In her “How to Deal” column, Lily Garcia lists 5 great ways to get ahead without going the management route. Too many times when we do great work, we get “rewarded” by being promoted to supervisor or manager. When dealing with the people aspects of managing we need a very different skill set in addition to how we manage the work. And it isn’t the right path for everyone. Both individuals and organizations are developing non-linear career paths to best use our talents and interests. Read Lily’s column: There Are Plenty of Ways to Shine, Even on the Bottom of the Totem Pole