General Motors – “How can a New GM be born with the same Managers?”

Pros

Opportunities for learning about best practices in manufacturing. Collecting a regular paycheck for an honest day's work. Meeting some of the most intelligent people you will ever cross paths with.

Cons

GM is still top heavy. Management drove GM into the ground with the help of the union, yet those in management positions are still employed with fantastic salary and perks. These people need to be removed from their positions to allow for fresh ideas and enthusiasm. There cannot be a new GM with the same people in charge - even at the departmental level (level 8's and above).

Advice to Senior Management

Remove your level 8's if they have been in their positions for more than 10 years! Stop promoting employees to think outside of the box IF they will only be "trouble-makers" for doing so. Start listening to the squeeky wheels and make decisions that will change GM for the good forever. Stop rebuilding the same machine, build something new!