Exposing the secrets of incompetent leaders
> All incompetent managers are bad, but most bad managers aren’t incompetent.
What do you see as the difference? Does bad include neglectful, which isn't necessarily incompetent?
Yeah, lots of things.
• Selfish
• Brilliant jerks
• Bad at prioritising
• Having clear favourites
They may embody some, but not all, of the traits of incompetent leaders.
Where the line between average and bad lies is another question. But many “bad” managers are redeemable if they get help with a few key areas.
Incompetent leaders pretty much need to start their career again — it’s too much of a change.
> All incompetent managers are bad, but most bad managers aren’t incompetent.
What do you see as the difference? Does bad include neglectful, which isn't necessarily incompetent?
Yeah, lots of things.
• Selfish
• Brilliant jerks
• Bad at prioritising
• Having clear favourites
They may embody some, but not all, of the traits of incompetent leaders.
Where the line between average and bad lies is another question. But many “bad” managers are redeemable if they get help with a few key areas.
Incompetent leaders pretty much need to start their career again — it’s too much of a change.