You are a consultant advising companies on management, leadership and organization. One of your customers, the CEO of INDULGENT, a company similar to KIND, is thinking about selling her company to Mars . But before she progresses into serious negotiations, she has a few questions and is asking you for help. Answer the following three […]
Some argue that the traditional role of managers and bureaucratic control systems are in conflict with the principles and processes of self-management and self-designing teams. It has been suggested that managers need to change to be more like coaches in order for such agile teams to be effective. Attack or defend this idea and support […]
Briefly describe heavyweight product managers and lightweight product managers. Address the following: Compare and contrast these two types of managers, including their roles and authority. What types of new product development lend themselves well to heavyweight product teams? List two products currently on the market that would benefit from heavyweight teams. Defend your choice for […]
