Appears to be very clearly articulating how to differentiate and dwell in the complex corporate structure. This is my first leadership related book. So, I really don't have anything to compare against. I don't think, I could ingest everything in this book at one read. Sections of this book needs to be re-read when the reader reaches different passages of leadership. Becauses the text about other passages could be easily understandable but not relatable. This is worth for the read. Lacking continuum in few places and repetitiveness is reason to deprive of one star :)

The base idea of this book has merit - specify a framework for management careers in more specific terms around levels, expectations, and a path of progression from small team lead to CEO. Unfortunately it's written in the most boring way possible, paired with sweeping generalizations, a lack of specific examples, vague terminology, little or no reference to actual study data/evidence, shameless references to one of the authors consulting company materials, and a puzzling fascination with ecommerce (which feels completely out of place). It was a horrible slog to get through and I ended up skimming many of the chapters through the back half of the book.

I also couldn't disagree more with the assertion that performance standards can be cleared spelled out and measured against. There's plenty of work out there to demonstrate the fallacy in that idea.

It was tough getting through, but being a new leader, it has some extremely valuable lessons.

Especially on the step going from being employee to leader.

And interesting to get the insights on how a company’s health can be measured on its succession pipeline.

MOFIBO E-bog

The book gives a clear distinction of leadership levels in a bigger organization from individual contributor to CEO and how they differ in terms of work values, time application, and skills.

Ideia interesse de deixar de procurar 'estrelas' da gestão fora de casa e começar a formá-las através do pipeline de liderança. Interessante também a separação de habilidades, gestão do tempo e valores necessários para cada nível do pipeline.

Miriam; can dip in and out

One of my most favorite books on management. A bit dry at times, but I've read it after a very strong recommendation. It systematizes in a similar way many organizations' engineering ladders are designed for showing level appropriate work, and helping role changes be successful value transitions.

Very good for people starting as a manager of others, to manager of managers, on up. If you only read the levels from one above you down to the IC level, you will quickly gain insights and a framework to think about your day to day. Read the whole book for greater insight. Also pairs well with lots of conversation of others reading it in a book club. I'd likely re-read it if people are interested in discussing.

The levels (with 6 transitions between each level) top to bottom are:
- Enterprise Manager
- Group Manager
- Business Manager
- Functional Manager
- Manager of Managers
- First Line Manager
- Individual Contributors

WOW! What more can I say. A great book that provides a path for any and all leaders and those that would like to become a leader. I will admit that at times I really struggled because it could be an indictment for many of the managers I work for and have worked with in the past. Oh how I wish that every leader/manager would read this book and find out their place on the leadership pipeline. Make the corrections if necessary and move forward. Then, let's start grooming those within the company. We have the talent here, we just need to help expose it!

Borrowed the book from work and now I will be going out and buying it for myself. Can't wait to read it again and mark it up like no other.

Great for professionals of all levels to help reframe common workplace troubles and frustrations. Would recommend especially for junior level individuals looking on how to grow in an organization in a organized and thoughtful procedure.

DNF - outdated language and concepts

I started reading this book for a class. I had never heard of the leadership pipeline before and I thought it was fascinating. I could see areas where leadership had moved into positions they weren’t ready for and I really wish this model had been used in some of the places I worked.

This is a great book for conveying the idea of different skills being required for success at the various levels of leadership within an organization. It is not enough to simply do more of what you did in the past to ensure continued success in the future. You often need to alter what you value as important - and therefore what you spend your time on - as you move upward through the corporate ladder. Much of the content of the book can be gleaned from the introduction and first chapter but the book as a whole goes on to detail much of the finer elements of good leadership at each "leadership passage" as they are referred to. I could easily see myself referring to this resource in the years to come.