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The Economist· 2025-10-06 01:20
Bosses who are organised and energetic can handle more people than someone who is shambolic and tends to oversleep. But bosses who invest time in coaching their teams will probably want a narrower span than those bosses who don’t https://t.co/uhCMZtFJJQ ...
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The Economist· 2025-10-05 19:40
A casual remark by the most well-meaning manager can send subordinates haring off in unintended directions. What should bosses do to avoid giving mixed messages? https://t.co/S1Wfy5WFb5 ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-29 00:40
Bosses who are organised and energetic can handle more people than someone who is shambolic and tends to oversleep. But bosses who invest time in coaching their teams will probably want a narrower span than those bosses who don’t https://t.co/QNyAxw1cPJ ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-21 17:00
Too few, and the machinery of a firm quickly gets gummed up. Too many, and most managers start to get overwhelmed. So what is the optimal number? https://t.co/08gkxJxtFeIllustration: Paul Blow https://t.co/EsfnGnbz4g ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-21 16:20
Bosses who are organised and energetic can handle more people than someone who is shambolic and tends to oversleep. But bosses who invest time in coaching their teams will probably want a narrower span than those bosses who don’t https://t.co/oTVHlsBsHn ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-20 13:40
People have long tried to give a definitive answer to the question of how many reports a boss should have (the span of control, in the jargon). The answer is a pretty unsatisfying one https://t.co/zYAKdUuiyA ...