How to Be a Good Deputy

Author: Zhao Guangzhong
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Do you know which position is most common in leadership roles? The top leader? The deputy? There's a popular saying, "Eat vegetarian, wear cotton, walk to work, be a deputy official." It seems that in our minds, being a deputy comes with endless joy, as their work appears effortless and stylish. In reality, it's not that simple. The standard for deputies is vague, expectations are unclear, and their roles are hard to play. That's why there's the saying in the workplace, "Being a deputy is hard, and being a good deputy is even harder." So, what exactly is a deputy position? In a nutshell—limited power, unlimited responsibility.