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The Horizons Tracker
MAY 23, 2024
Middle managers are a much-maligned presence in the workplace, with few people having much good to say about them. However, research from Wharton reminds us that this image is often unfair and that middle managers can play a crucial role in a functioning workplace.
Persuasive Powerhouse
DECEMBER 28, 2010
Although there may be special learning needs for this group (just like there might be special learning needs for first line supervisors or middle managers) – when those at the top of the organization deny or hide their learning behind a wall of invincibility, it can create a dilemma – or damage – in the rest of the organization.
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Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of Developing a Positive Culture Where People and Performance Thrive . In spite of the evidence that people and performance thrive in a positive organization, the majority of organizations still operates from the “mechanistic mindset” that manages people like human resources.
Rich Gee Group
JULY 31, 2023
A Game-Changing Blueprint for Empowering Middle Managers Designing and delivering a top-notch middle manager program is all about delivering relevance and value. First, you must understand who your middle managers are and what they're grappling with. Recognize their needs. Understand their pain points.
Leading Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
How they showed up as leaders and how they engaged was critical to my leadership development. Through their actions they provided a higher purpose, empathy, and shared meaning all critical foundations for people and organizational development. Humanizing Leadership Overcomes Outdated Organizational Views. Reflection Fuels.
Great Leadership By Dan
JANUARY 7, 2014
I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. We’ve begun a focus on Individual Development Planning – and it is my main cause in life to move names on the chart. She’s using good processes, tools, best practices, and is committed to the development of her company’s leaders.
The Horizons Tracker
JANUARY 26, 2025
The researchers examine the so-called flattening, whereby organisations strip out layers of middle management, and ponder how AI impacts the structure of decision-making within organisations that have gone through this process.
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