Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Working

Manager of managers

Also called: second-line manager

ELI5

A leader whose direct reports include people managers.

Used in conversation

“The team needs one controlled copy of manager of managers, with an owner and date.”

Pitch context

You will see “Manager of managers” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches roles, responsibility & decision rights.

Why it matters: In roles, responsibility & decision rights, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.