Encyclopedia of Managerial Techniques

Leadership by Overcommunication (LBOC)

(Corporate Culture / Internal Communication)

A managerial style based on the belief that the more information is shared, the more effective the organization becomes. LBOC is characterized by excessive emails, unnecessary meetings, redundant documentation, and non-stop status updates.

Examples from practice

An executive who demands daily progress reports on long-term projects; a company where decisions are re-explained in five different formats to ensure "alignment."

Advantages

Reduces information asymmetry; fosters transparency.

Disadvantages

Wastes valuable time; overwhelms employees; increases cognitive overload.

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