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If you're thinking of cutting your midlevel managers in the new world of work, think again.
"Middle manager." The term evokes a bygone industrial era in which managers functioned like cogs in a vast bureaucratic machine. In recent decades, midlevel managers became a favorite target for the chopping block-underappreciated, often…
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The Power of Middle Managers: How the Most Effective Leaders Keep Their Teams Engaged by Bill Schaninger and Bryan Hancock delves into the often underestimated yet critical role of middle managers in shaping an organization’s future. Schaninger and Hancock argue that middle managers are the glue holding teams together and driving sustainable change. With actionable insights, they show how these managers create engagement, foster resilience, and support organizational goals. The book is insightful for anyone looking to better understand or empower this vital role in today’s workplace transformation. It is a McKinsey book so you know it is thought provoking,…
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