CAREER DEVELOPMENT: WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BE A MANAGER, DIRECTOR, OR VP

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

Typical corporate "leveling" systems are often arbitrary. Instead, a proposed simplified management hierarchy consists of three meaningful levels: manager, director, and vice president. Managers execute plans with support, directors drive results independently, and VPs are responsible for creating and owning the plan. VPs, unlike directors, are ultimately accountable for the results of their plans and cannot hide behind prior approval if the plan fails.