The author expresses skepticism towards standard HR practices, including annual performance reviews and job leveling. They argue that the focus should be on fair compensation benchmarking rather than arbitrary classifications. The author believes in three meaningful levels of management – managers, directors, and vice presidents. They emphasize the importance of VPs making plans and being held accountable for results, rather than hiding behind approval. The post challenges the traditional mindset of VPs and argues that many big company VPs are actually directors in thinking and accountability. The author encourages empowering VPs to make plans they believe in to achieve success.
https://kellblog.com/2015/03/08/career-development-what-it-really-means-to-be-a-manager-director-or-vp/