Hello Raiela,

This is a very hard question to answer. Personally, I have observed people be promoted and move to strategic roles where they did not have full competence but somebody trusted them and sponsored them. So I think it is very important that you find someone like that in your organisation who can sponsor you and give you a place at the table.

You could start thinking about your contribution more strategically and be proactive in demonstrating possibilities for your organisation and in the process demonstrate your abilities and build credibility.
It is worth mentioning that you will be most successful if your proposals support the objectives and direction already in place and help somebody else achieve their objectives through your people strategies. No matter how great a proposal is if it takes resources or focus away from what must be achieved it might not get the support you'd like.

This is a very generic answer as I don't know your current situation, but I know it may not always be possible within your organisation and you may need to build your credibility by demonstrating achievements gained through other means.

Wish you all the best.

In reply to Maryam:

Hi Maryam,
Thank you for reply. I work in education and although I have been given a promotion in line with completing my Level 7 and increased responsibility, I feel unsure as to what I do know.