Hi Managers! Would you prefer to recruit a manager from outside the company or to promote one of your staff?

there are many things we need to consider before making a decision. 

However, to me, I would like to promote one of my staffs for that position, of course, he/she need to fulfill the requirements (not all but almost), the company has to support him/her for that (training, coaching...). Why?

1. in your staff/team, I believe there are some people spending a long time with company. They all well know the company's cultures, policies, working environment... they have good relationship with other members or other managers/leaders. we all well know each other. Especially, when he/she is considered for higher position, it means that he/she is talent or potential or deserved, then he/she easily to take a chance to move up. it is much easier than a new employee to do that. And it often takes longer time for new person who has to start everything new.

2. it shows our support, as well as our gratitude to that employee. He/she has been doing and contributing a lot of valuable things for our company. her/his passion and desires are really good for us. Therefore, he/she will really be happy for this chance. New position as is new challenge for him/her, it will blow a fresh wind into his/her working life. 

They are two main things that let me select an employee in my team/staff for a promotion.

Other people will have different point of views, hope you will find a relevant one.

Nice day and good week.

The most important thing is what do you expect from a manager. I believe that once you figure out what you need you will find out the answer being asked I am sure . You may lose 2 positions in your organization if you have incorrect decision by using internal resources. I am not saying which one is right or wrong. Because you know what should be done better than the other and now the decision is your. Good luck!

I have two solutions for two options above:

Option one: Find the local guy to promote

If a company is working smoothly and well organizationally, i must choose this way to keep the career path going ahead!

Option two: Invite another guy from outside to insert into the position

If the company's internal policy is complex and not stable and professional, we need a new feed to come and make a big change for that department, we can do this! 

Dear Huy Dinh 

I depend the quality of your staff and the requirement for this position 

For the first option, It is good to your company, if the outer can be convincing enough to lead others. Usually Salary must be double or even triple compred to a staff. 

For the second option, If I were the staff, I would expect something like 30% - 50% of salary added per month for the new possition. Commonly, Company only pay some hundred Vietnam Dong for "more responsibility charge and that's all" Then indeed do not promote me please! If it is real to your company as well. Then do not choose second option. he or she would not be willing to contribute more. 

Please consider more carefully.