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How can a New GM be born with the same Managers?

Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at General Motors for less than 1 year
April 2, 2009
Warren, Michigan
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Opportunities for learning about best practices in manufacturing.

Collecting a regular paycheck for an honest day's work.

Meeting some of the most intelligent people you will ever cross paths with.

Cons

GM is still top-heavy. Management drove GM into the ground with the help of the union, yet those in management positions are still employed with fantastic salaries and perks. These people need to be removed from their positions to allow for fresh ideas and enthusiasm. There cannot be a new GM with the same people in charge, even at the departmental level (Level 8s and above).

Advice to Management

Remove your Level 8s if they have been in their positions for more than 10 years.

Stop promoting employees to think outside of the box if they will only be "trouble-makers" for doing so.

Start listening to the squeaky wheels and make decisions that will change GM for the good forever.

Stop rebuilding the same machine; build something new!

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