Research consistently shows that organizations with high interdependence, where work in one part of the organization depends on output from another, have higher role conflict. This can lead to situations where managers from one department come into conflict with those...
In almost every organization, there’s a common theme: communication is less than stellar. That means people are not getting the information they need to make the best decisions regarding the work they need to do. Unfortunately, without the right system in place,...
When it comes to organizations and management, conventional wisdom says that the CEO is the leader and therefore, gets to engage in all the exciting, high profile activities, leaving managers to execute strategy and ensure things are done right. This view is wrong....
Most people would agree that the buck stops with the CEO. There’s no question modern CEOs face pressure in their work; as the most senior position, they’re held accountable by a Board of Directors or an owner for delivering results. In modern organizations, however,...
There always seems to be uncertainty surrounding the difference between leadership and management. Are leaders and managers different, and if so, how? The truth is, it’s a moot point. Success as a manager at any level in the organization requires some form of...
Effective managers should have the skills and knowledge to be able to carry out a change management program. Being proficient at change management in and of itself, however, isn’t enough for one to be an effective manager overall. While there are certain requirements...
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