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The Producing Manager: A Double-Barreled Role

By: John J. Gabarro and Thomas J. DeLong
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Abstract

The purpose of this note is to ground and amplify on the characteristics and challenges of the producing manager role. It is in response to requests from participants for a piece of "take away" material that can be shared with colleagues in professional service firms that is detailed and operational in nature.

Keywords

Managerial Roles; Production; Service Operations; Practice

Citation

Gabarro, John J., and Thomas J. DeLong. "The Producing Manager: A Double-Barreled Role." Harvard Business School Background Note 908-415, May 2008.
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Thomas J. DeLong

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