Originally Posted by Unregistered

However in my experience, AD in ministry is really paid as AD. Whereas Manager in SB can be paid like AM in ministry.

If salary is an indication of the demands, then AD in ministry is not equivalent manager in SB.

Manager in SB usually are not involved in strategy, they only take instruction from HOD and manage the operations staff or the vendors. In SB, AD can be considered HOD. They do get involved in strategy with upper management.

This is my opinion. I have heard of others also saying what you suggested, my opinion is they don't understand the nuances of each role. In their simplified perspective AM, M SM is all manager. AD, D, XD is all director.

Of course, when doing the real work it is not so clear cut plus everyone want to shine to be promoted thus the boundary is very grey. A person who wants to move from M to SM will always involve themselves in strategy though it is not required of them.