Tag Archives: manager once removed

It’s Not Micro-Management

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

“As the manager-once-removed, what else am I responsible for in this hiring process?” Byron asked. “Since this hire is two Strata below, and as the manager of the hiring manager, you are the coach,” I replied. “Coach?” Byron questioned. “Yes, … Continue reading →

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Who Creates the Talent Pool?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

“In the midst of everything I have to do, with all of my management issues and motivation issues, you expect me to read resumes,” Byron was putting his foot down. “I am a Vice-President in this company. I have other … Continue reading →

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Looking to Push Back

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

I could see Byron looking for a lame excuse to push back from the idea that, as the manager-once-removed, his job is to create the talent pool from which the hiring manager makes the selection. “Let me get this straight,” … Continue reading →

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Who Builds the Talent Pool?

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Orientation for our next Hiring Talent online program starts next Monday. For more information or pre-registration, follow this link Hiring Talent – 2013. _____ Byron was a bit unsettled. “Do you mean that I should read those resumes? I’m not … Continue reading →

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Who Drives This Decision?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

Orientation for our next Hiring Talent online program starts next Monday. For more information or pre-registration, follow this link Hiring Talent – 2013. _____ Ron settled in a chair across from Byron, his manager. We exchanged appropriate pleasantries and set … Continue reading →

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MoRs and Succession

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

Yesterday, I posted a casual conversation about something I have observed as a fatal flaw in most organizations, the flaw is failing to think forward about succession. The biggest constraint to most companies is the lack of managerial talent. We … Continue reading →

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The Numbers Are In

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

“The numbers are in,” Arnie exclaimed. “We made budget. Took a lot of hard work, but in the end, we got the result we wanted.” “I’m impressed,” I replied. “And how many body bags in the wake?” Arnie looked puzzled, … Continue reading →

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Dysfunctional Undermining Behavior

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

From the Ask Tom mailbag – Question: Does the Manager-Once-Removed (MOR) have the tendency to undermine the Manager to show that they cannot do their job well? Response: Sounds like a simple question, but it is actually complicated. Let’s start … Continue reading →

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MOR on the Hook

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

From the Ask Tom mailbag – Question: We are a small organization and most of our production work is technical, defined at Stratum III. Because we are small, and I am the Hiring Manager, in a Stratum IV role, not … Continue reading →

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The Forbidden Managerial Relationship?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

From the Ask Tom mailbag – Question: I attended one of your workshops last year and your email is my daily dose of wisdom. Is it the job of the Manager-Once-Removed to step in when he sees an employee’s manager … Continue reading →

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