What does the Leadership Team do all day?
Mar 10, 2025
What does the Leadership Team do all day?
This is a question I hear often, usually followed by: "I never see my boss, he’s always in a meeting!"
The Leadership Team is responsible for the day-to-day running of the company. Each leader has individual responsibilities and must lead and manage their own teams. But that’s only half the story..
They also have to work together as a team to:
- Ensure the company is run effectively
- Make sure nothing falls between the cracks
- Manage competing priorities
- Deliver on the company’s strategic plan
This requires more than just being good at their functional roles. They need to act and think beyond their own departments.
How do they need to behave?
- Demonstrate accountability while supporting one another
- Challenge each other constructively to avoid groupthink
- Focus on the long-term goals without losing sight of today’s operations
What do they have to do?
- Align on strategic priorities and ensure execution
- Communicate clearly and consistently across the organisation
- Solve problems collectively when they impact the wider business
A strong Leadership Team doesn’t just meet to discuss. It drives the company forward.
What’s your experience of working with a Leadership Team? Do you see the collaboration, or does it feel siloed?
