What is a 'Big Section Chief'?

It refers to a manager who has been promoted to department head or division head but still maintains the mindset and behavior of a section chief.

What percentage of managers are considered 'Big Section Chiefs' according to the survey?

53.9% of managers meet the criteria for 'Big Section Chiefs'.

What is the biggest complaint from subordinates?

The most common complaint is that 'they are vague about their desired future and are projecting the future of the business as a linear extension of the past.'

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Subordinates Rank 'Lack of Talent Development' at 52.3% as Top Management Dysfunction Issue: Survey of 516 Managers

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A survey by Redesign Work Inc. reveals that 53.9% of executives operate as 'Big Section Chiefs'—managers who retain lower-level mindsets. Details will be published in a new book by Hiroaki Hayashi on April 13, 2026.

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Q: What is a 'Big Section Chief'?: A: It refers to a manager who has been promoted to department head or division head but still maintains the mindset and behavior of a section chief.
Q: What percentage of managers are considered 'Big Section Chiefs' according to the survey?: A: 53.9% of managers meet the criteria for 'Big Section Chiefs'.
Q: What is the biggest complaint from subordinates?: A: The most common complaint is that 'they are vague about their desired future and are projecting the future of the business as a linear extension of the past.'