Now the emphasis is on integrated general management and problem-solving across functional silos.

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As a result of this shift, career paths today are less geared towards filling the few remaining general management positions, and instead focus on functional specialization.

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Kellogg's general management focus gave me an excellent understanding of each functional area, the unique concerns of the CEO and those of the Board of Directors.

WSJ: Northwestern University