Too many management levels can stifle problem-solving

Bob Tobias, public administration professor at American University's Key Executive Leadership Program, spoke with Eric White on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

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The old saying too many chiefs and not enough Indians can seemingly apply to government. Having multiple levels of management might hinder line employees’ ability to deploy new ways to solve problems. That’s according to Bob Tobias, public administration professor at American University’s Key Executive Leadership Program. He spoke with Federal News Radio’s Eric White on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

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