Manager vs. Director
A manager oversees employees. A director is a manager of managers. Managers are responsible for ensuring their teams can execute daily tasks efficiently. They typically plan and prioritize tasks, then delegate them to their team. In comparison, directors help executives and senior leadership plan for the long-term success of the company.
CEO vs. Managing Director
A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) designs the overall strategy and creates the overarching vision of an organization. A Managing Director, on the other hand, oversees the daily implementation of that strategy and works to align employees with the company’s long-term goals.
Roles in Management
Overall, a managing director’s role is to oversee the day-to-day operations of an organisation, while developing ways to help the organisation grow. The managing director is usually also responsible for presenting the company’s annual reports and accounts to the board and making sure they are approved.
Hierarchy in Companies
In most companies that have both VP and director positions, the vice president is the director’s direct senior. In some companies where there are levels within the vice presidency, that might vary. But the vice president is at a higher position in a company that has both.
Levels of Management
- Administrative, Managerial, or Top Level of Management
- Executive or Middle Level of Management
- Supervisory, Operative, or Lower Level of Management