In many organizations right now, the middle is cracking. Managers are juggling expanded spans of control, constant transformation and a wave of AI initiatives they’re expected to “figure out” on top ...
Mid-level managers are vital, often overlooked linchpins, translating strategy into daily action, shaping organizational culture, and providing critical insights. Despite their pivotal role in ...
About 18 months ago, my team and I decided to survey more than 1,000 middle managers and found that many hate their jobs. No wonder, no one wants to be a middle manager anymore. These leaders are ...
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Is there anyone middle managers can trust?
A middle manager sits in a 1:1 with their boss. They nod along to strategic priorities they already know are unrealistic. The deadlines don’t match the staffing plan. The “new initiative” competes ...
The effectiveness of management plays a pivotal role in steering a company toward success. However, in numerous organizations, a recurring challenge emerges at the middle-management level: Leaders ...
Middle managers play a key role in driving equity and inclusion, including setting clear equity and inclusion goals, prioritizing education and championing inclusive practices. To foster a workplace ...
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Middle managers are on the chopping block thanks to AI in the workplace. Here’s how to save your job.
AI has taken the corporate quest for efficiency to a new level — and it’s middle managers who seem to be getting left behind. Now the art of getting ahead is changing as companies say the technology ...
Companies are trimming their workforces, and many of them are focusing their cuts on middle management. The number of managers dropped 6.1% between May 2022 to May 2025, according to research from ...
Middle managers are at the forefront of a profound organizational transformation. Once considered a cornerstone of organizational hierarchies, roles like team leaders, project managers, and sales ...
Plenty of managers enter the leadership pipeline, but poor onboarding and performance management can slow progression and ...
The recent fight at San Diego City Hall over how many middle managers the city employs could signal the start of a shift away from such jobs in the future, after years of their ranks quickly growing.
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