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The formal manager transition begins when a person has at least four, preferably five, direct reports. In the meantime, they're considered supervisors alongside their contributor position.
Management Career Levels
Senior Manager
Level | Typical Titling | Impact | IC EM Level |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager
Manager of Others. Enabling–Enable delivery through role clarity, training, coaching, and measurement.
L4
Director | Productivity–Integrate all the pieces for actual productivity. |
L4 |
Senior Director |
Competitive Advantage–Do better than or different from the competition. | L5 |
General Manager
Vice President | Profit–Make sure the business is profitable now and in the future. | L6 |
Chief ____ |
Group Manager. Portfolio–Be in the right business and out of the wrong business.
L7
Officer |
Perpetuation–Ensure long-term viability and success of the enterprise. | L7 |
Learn more by reading the book, The Leadership Pipeline.
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