A closer look at “Skip-Level Meetings: How Bypassed Managers React and Why Execution Matters”, exactly as the source publishes it. Skip-level meetings, where senior leaders meet with employees two or more levels below them, can be a double-edged sword. A qualitative exploratory study published in IEEE Engineering Management Review found that these meetings are common in some organizations but norm-breaking in others. The research highlights that the success of skip-level meetings hinges on how they are conducted. When done well, they can improve communication, uncover hidden issues, and foster trust.
However, if mishandled, they risk alienating bypassed managers, creating confusion, and undermining authority. The study notes that bypassed managers may actually support skip-level meetings if they are transparent and inclusive, but they can feel threatened if excluded. Context matters: organizational culture, hierarchy, and the purpose of the meeting all influence outcomes. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.