What is a Management Team?
Even in the best companies, a so-called top team seldom functions as a real team, says Jon R. Katzenbach. The necessity of building a management team is central in the concept of leader effectiveness. The management team is the entire work group as an integral unit (rather than an aggregate of individuals), governing itself within the area of freedom allowed by its position in the organizational hierarchy. 12 Leadership Roles Members of the management team should be strategic thinkers able to see the big picture, have diverse experience, demonstrate leadership attributes, combine business insight with technical savvy, and be committed to continuous learning. They should also have a common vision of the future, be good team players who are committed to creating superior value for all stakeholders customers, employees, investors and society as a whole by getting the best from their people and leading continuous innovation. Large organizations are made of several of many inter-locking man
