Guidance--Senior peer guidance is critical in any middle management development program. This is where real tactical knowledge transfer can occur. Technique--Lean, Six Sigma, and Design Thinking are ...

Middle managers are really important—even more so than previously thought. According to Scott Mautz’s book, Leading from the Middle, middle managers account for 22% of variation in revenue. Replacing ...

Leadership training for top-level management and personal development programs for lower-level employees are fairly standard across many businesses. However, it’s easy to forget to strengthen the ...

Leaders who looking to accelerate growth and implement sustainable change may find the answer sitting right in front of them. Now more than ever, CHROs and other executives are losing sleep over the ...

As we usher in a new year with new goals, it’s worth reflecting on a group often overlooked in organizational success: middle managers. They’re the silent force behind your team’s success, yet their ...

We’ve all heard the familiar directive: “We’re going through another reorganization and will be cutting 20% of headcount, but priorities remain the same and, in fact, may expand.” Meanwhile, you’re ...

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.