I was reading Chapter 6 in our text about change and how it is imperative that our leaders communicate the business strategy to other leaders so that they can communicate what they know to their employees. If our leaders are only superficially invested in the company's success or have self centered ambition, critical information is will not passed on.
Second point that I want to discuss here is what happens when leaders are so embedded with other leaders that they collude and protect each other? This may be a bigger problem than the lack of corporate communication. In my last firm, those that were "in charge" had been with the company for at least 20 years and had 'grown" and supported each other over years of practicing law. One of the attorneys got promoted and even though she was a good lawyer, she was a horrible manager. Several reported her poor management skills, inaccurate performance reviews, favoritism and when one gal became courageous, she went outside of the chain of command and reported her. What happened is that this manager was asked to step down and the gal that reported her was given a severance package and signed a separation agreement. I had reported her as well when I was there, but I reported her to her manager and nothing was done.
Lastly, a very important thing to have, when developing talent, is an independent hot line or drop box that can be used to give suggestions or if there are problems, to report them. Love Paulina Beautovia.
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