u/sussedmapominoes

I am Head of Department, however my job title is Manager. I report directly into the Chief of People, and head up a function. Attend all senior meetings, have a team reporting into me including other managers.

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My senior team is incredibly resistant when it comes to honouring people's roles with their correct titles due to politics and their need for distance between the rungs. Title changes have been in discussion for over 5 years. We're a large matrix organisation if that helps.

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I'm looking for a Director position now but obviously wondering if its at all going to be an issue with me having "manager" in my title as opposed to Head of, or am I putting too much emphasis on the title. Would someone be able to advise? Thank you.

Instead of theory and methodology from 50+ years ago, what have you as leaders objectively found to truly drive both short-term and long-term engagement?

It will be different for both circumstances, so do you have any real-life experience with what's worked for your organisations?