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Contrast to Toyota, where, if I recall correctly, VPs are expected to be able to do personally the roles beneath them in the org chart. Also, the application of
by akeck 9y ago
Contrast to Toyota, where, if I recall correctly, VPs are expected to be able to do personally the roles beneath them in the org chart. Also, the application of Lean principles to food banks and other service charities.
- TheCoelacanth 9y agoThere were a couple of recent article from HBR making a similar point[0][1]. They make the point that it is important for leaders to have expertise about the domain that they are leading in. [0] https://hbr.org/2017/11/can-you-be-a-great-leader-without-technical-expertise https://hbr.org/2017/11/can-you-be-a-great-leader-without-te... [1] https://hbr.org/2016/12/if-your-boss-could-do-your-job-youre-more-likely-to-be-happy-at-work https://hbr.org/2016/12/if-your-boss-could-do-your-job-youre...