Is the employee performing present duties well enough to justify a promotion?

Is the employee experienced and qualified to do at least part of the new job and reasonably quick to learn?

Is the employee willing to hand over current responsibilities to a new person?

Is the employee enthusiastic about taking on a new role?

Is the employee familiar with the new position, its responsibilities and priorities?

Is the employee proficient in the interpersonal skills necessary to work with others in a new role?

Is the employee adequately trained or willing to be?

Is the employee prepared to bow out gracefully if the promotion does not work out as planned?