Why is it that managers at GE only have "one job?" They have expectations for everyone else to have the ability to multitask, yet they get overwhelmed with one task or it takes 5 plus managers (and then some from overseas) to get it done (all while blaming their "forced" involvement on their incompetent reports because I mean they have so many other things they could be doing). This may be the answer as to why they get so rattled and upset when they supposedly catch themselves having to do things themselves; well, it's probably because they don't have enough to do in the first place!!!
There are so many "managers" with their own offices, but they have no direct reports. Oh wait - the office is to handle that ONE very overwhelming and tiring PPT or Project in a oh so private environment. Ha Ha Ha!
On the lack of communication skills - I completely agree with as well (I agree with it all of course). There is one "manager" (who looks like a tired ass geek/pervert, if I might add) who talks way too much and then forgets what he says. He jumps in and out of meetings, sends messages to question people on processes and others responsibilities, in the midst of the meetings. He's all over the place when it comes to whatever "expectations" he's trying to set. I mean, it goes on; a real piece of work. He really creates havoc All he has to do is talk with other managers and get on the same page rather than create so much confusion meeting after meeting with the people who have no power basically. Unless he's trying to make himself feel valuable LOL poor guy
Either way, enjoy the "managing" of such a small workload because once these imminent layoffs come, reality will set in as well. GE has no idea what multitasking really is.
They are too busy appointing action items, holding people accountable, and micro managing. Go leadership!