Description

In this episode of Management Muse, hosts Cindi Baldi and Geoffrey Tumlin dive into the challenges of co-leadership, where two bosses manage the same people or department. With insights from their 19 years of consulting, they share real-life stories of co-CEO arrangements gone wrong, revealing how role conflict, ambiguity, and lack of clear responsibilities create inefficiency and division. Learn why these setups rarely work, how they lead to inefficiency, and why employees often end up placating the more demanding boss.

 Whether you're an organizational leader or part of a team, this episode offers valuable advice on navigating and improving co-leadership dynamics.

Episode Highlights:

• See how co-CEO and co-boss setups often lead to unforeseen challenges that seriously harm organizations.
• Learn why unclear responsibilities in co-leader roles create confusion that slows down team efficiency.
• Discover why employees gravitate toward the stricter boss in shared leadership situations and how that impacts team dynamics.
• Get actionable strategies to prevent management overlap and keep your team functioning smoothly.
• Explore how having two bosses in charge can trigger lasting organizational dysfunction and conflict.

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