What is described as a common pitfall concerning upward mobility despite doing excellent work in isolation?

Answer

Assuming high quality output will automatically be recognized by decision-makers

Doing excellent work in isolation is insufficient; a common pitfall is the assumption that high quality output will automatically garner recognition from the partners or executives responsible for final decisions.

What is described as a common pitfall concerning upward mobility despite doing excellent work in isolation?
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