HR Digest

JANUARY 30, 2025

Employers In January 2024, UPS made the bold move to cut over 12,000 managerial jobs in both part-time and full-time roles, in order to change the way the company operates. Amazon also made the decision to lay off over 14,000 manager positions to save approximately $3 billion annually.

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Organization Management Middle Management Marketing 92

Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I have identified ten job titles within the realms of leadership and business operations. Middle Manager: The traditional hierarchical management structure is giving way to more agile, decentralized models. Chief Operating Officer: Organizations are becoming flatter, more agile, and technologically advanced.

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Information Chief Operating Officer COO Middle Management 129

QAspire

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

It is a way for business to tune and align the operations to ongoing changes in the business. “If Pace of improvement, simplification of operations and its subsequent impact on business needs a constant monitoring, follow-up and alignment. In my response, I explained that improvement is not a destination, but a journey.

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Process Middle Management Compliance Budgeting 142

Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 14, 2014

In business, leadership infrastructure is the sum total of all the management systems, processes, leadership teams, skill sets, and disciplines that enable companies to grow from small operations into midsized or large firms. Faulkner had been a serial CEO, most recently as general manager of Microsoft’s Americas Operations Group.

Leadership 247

Leadership CEO Planning Long-term 247

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 15, 2010

The article features the stories of the US Navy’s former Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Vern Clark, and Bono, the lead singer of the rock band U2. The Leader to Leader Institute just posted an article on its website that Jason Pankau and I wrote for the Summer edition of the Leader to Leader Journal.

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McCarthy Godin Film Article 218

Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 7, 2014

Senior and middle managers are REALLY good at figuring out what’s “real” and what’s not. Most senior teams have Monthly Operation Reviews (MORs) – the real stuff is on that agenda, and the rest is all noise. Pity the manager who keeps showing up with unprepared and can’t get on board; it’s not a pretty sight.

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Planning Succession Commitment Metrics 236

Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

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. Executives prefer to control employees to deliver the highest possible output in the short term.

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Positioning Development Goleman Short-term 211

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 28, 2010

Chief of Navy Operations Admiral Vern Clark and Bono, the lead singer for the rock band U2. .&# The article is about how great leaders don’t just focus on star performers, they are intentional about connecting with employees at large. Examples in the article include Ret. No Comment No comments yet Posting your comment.

Film 170

Film McCarthy Godin Middle Management 170

Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 7, 2014

You must make sure that managers at all levels are aware of and engaged with planned changes, and that they understand the importance of reinforcing key messages with their teams. If middle managers and supervisors signal to employees through their words or actions that they lack faith in their leaders, employees’ trust will decline rapidly.

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Reputation Chief Executive Officer Globalization Motivation 269

Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Yes, we could, but if you need to change it is useful to make culture also operational and look at the daily (inter)actions. Our middle managers might have interesting observations that could be valuable.” So down-to-earth? Aren’t we supposed to formulate lofty core values, a vision and mission statement?

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Mission Statement Heskett CEO Learning-by-Doing 275

LDRLB

MAY 3, 2011

I’ve started to believe that perhaps the distinction, for the purpose of an operational definition for study and practice, need not be made between leaders and managers. Indeed, few leaders would get very far without management skills, and few managers have room to grow without learning the art of leadership.

Definition 118

Definition Middle Management Reference Positioning 118

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.

Development 240

Development Learning-by-Doing Blog Self-aware 240

In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 17, 2011

CEOs (and to some extent, CMOs) are so preoccupied with Wall Street and/or the management fad of the day that their eye has drifted from the heartbeat of their brands. CEOs who recognize the reality and are prepared to take corrective action ought to: Ensure they have the best, most experienced talent available for the brand operation.

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Brand CEO Stage-Gate SWOT 168

Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

The culture required to drive a strategy of innovation is different from the culture required to develop efficiency or operational excellence. Corporate leaders that operate with an ivory tower mentality are likely to find their tower tumbling down. Middle managers are instrumental in creating a deep personal commitment to change.

How To 112

How To Middle Management Reputation Short-term 112

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 5, 2010

If his players didn’t work hard enough during practice, as hard as he did preparing for it, he ordered them off the court, then had the student managers collect the balls, turn off the lights, and lock the doors. Coach Wooden operated a meritocracy that treated every player fairly. why is everyone smiling?

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Follow-up Open-book Learning-by-Doing Hotels 360

HR Digest

APRIL 6, 2020

The top managers are the C-suite managers and carry the titles of chiefs-- the chief executive office, the chief financial officer, the chief marketing manager, the chief operational manager, and the chief technology manager. Their role is to convey top-down management. Middle managers.

Management 87

Management Chief Financial Officer Chief Executive Officer Supply Chain 87

Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 9, 2013

” The next day, he runs into a midlevel employee in the hallway, someone on the operational level, not a manager. . “That’s an odd location for a phone booth,” he thought. “I wonder how much money it earns us.” He says, “I’m curious. How much do we make on that phone booth near my house?

CEO 146

CEO Open-book Magazine Middle Management 146

The Practical Leader

MAY 13, 2020

These leaders operate from core values of partnership and participation. Reducing wages for everyone with the highest percentages with senior and middle management. Identifying and removing underperforming supervisors and managers, especially those with weak people leadership skills. Reexamining perks and benefits.

Collins 119

Collins Long-term Short-term Decentralization 119

Chartered Management Institute

MARCH 11, 2025

Paul worked at British Eventing for ten years, becoming a member of middle management, working with the CEO, athletes and teams in a role that focused on promoting and delivering the essential back-office support needed to drive medal-winning performances, while also fostering talent pathways for young athletes aiming to compete internationally.

Sports 52

Sports PR Article Middle Management 52

LDRLB

MAY 3, 2011

I’ve started to believe that perhaps the distinction, for the purpose of an operational definition for study and practice, need not be made between leaders and managers. Indeed, few leaders would get very far without management skills, and few managers have room to grow without learning the art of leadership.

Definition 74

Definition Middle Management Reference Positioning 74

Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

 In just over 15 minutes you will learn a lot of important information about the upcoming flu season - I know I certainly did. .  In just over 15 minutes you will learn a lot of important information about the upcoming flu season - I know I certainly did.

System 167

System Human Resources Presenteeism Blog 167

Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 31, 2010

My final point, I like the fact that this book is mainly catered towards frontline supervisors and middle management. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. If you’re going to be cool, be cool all the time.

Skills 181

Skills Books Blog Mentor 181

Sales Wolf Blog

JULY 21, 2010

Larger companies are often owned by shareholders who are removed from day-to-day operations of the company and therefore more likely to demand performance accountability from the management. One might say this is a good thing. I do not believe so. Low Job Performance Toleration puts the entire company at risk. I do not believe so.

Company 140

Company Human Resources Blog Welch 140

Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We often compare the typical experience of culture to operating a plane on autopilot. Organizations have standard ways of operating. Consider the fact that many CEOs say culture is their top priority but admit they don’t understand it. We make decisions, and then we barrel ahead into action.

Succession 139

Succession Environment Learning-by-Doing Innovation 139

In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

The role has been relegated to middle managers who are brand custodians, not leaders in innovation. Through no fault of their own, they either lack the experience, the clout or the motivation to drive innovation into the brands they manage. A vast number of famous brand names need brand surgery.

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Magazine Brand Article Marketing 100

LDRLB

JANUARY 27, 2011

Overall, How Companies Win is a worthwhile read if you’re in charge of strategy for a large-scale business operation. If you’re a middle manager or leader at any level of a nonprofit or government organization, there isn’t much here for you. This is the major draw back of the text.

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Review Books Company Competitive Advantage 60

Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2022

As it turns out, what passes for strategy in many businesses, government agencies, and military operations is ultimately just a mix of wishful thinking and a jumble of incoherent policies. One of those books is Richard Rumelt’s The Crux: How Leaders Become Strategists. Richard Rumelt.

Film 112

Film Licensing Long-term Strategy 112

Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

  I really like the carnival's focus on lean management techniques, which I feel is especially relevant in today's tenuous business environment as all of us can afford to seek out additional operational efficiencies via lean management processes.   Ready to improve your management skills? .

Management 133

Management Six Sigma Human Resources Kaizen 133

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 23, 2010

Navy One example of a leader who intentionally developed a Connection Culture using all three bridges is Admiral Vern Clark, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) from 2000 until his retirement in 2005. Knowing that their input has been factored into a leader’s decision is motivating and it positively impacts their future participation.

Long-term 207

Long-term Class Consensus Learning-by-Doing 207

Sales Wolf Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

 In the latest installment to his Little Big Things video series Tom Peters declares war on these systems and encourages managers to make it easy for all members of an organization to identify problems with an organization's systems and provide bottom-up feedback for improving the way the company operates.

Blog 124

Blog Human Resources Human Capital Talent Management 124

Sales Wolf Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

 He is struggling to understand why it is that HR is not considered a core function of a an organization like sales, marketing, or operations when it is afforded the opportunity to "direct, deliver, and develop" the employee talent necessary for the company to achieve its goals.  Why?  Why?

Blog 124

Blog Maslow Talent Management Human Resources 124

Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2010

 Numerous forecasting models are based off economic indicators like the Consumer Confidence Index and it is critical that you follow and understand how these leading indicators relate to your organization's operations. I really like how The Conference Board takes a high level approach to monitoring the business climate.

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Conference Human Resources Human Capital White Paper 133

Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 18, 2010

  After illustrating the clear benefits of using checklists to prevent simple errors, Gawande goes on to describe how to implement them into your professional life.   Why You Need to Read This Book:   As I mentioned above, don't be put off by the title of this book and its seemingly drab subject matter.

Human Resources 100

Human Resources Blog Books Welch 100

Skip Prichard

JULY 15, 2019

Not surprisingly, those companies that do pass the test—by training and educating their employees, by empowering them to make meaningful decisions about operations and customers, by paying a fair wage and also sharing financial rewards through bonuses or incentive programs—typically outperform their competitors significantly.

How To 78

How To Middle Management Innovation Technology 78

Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 20, 2015

While those of us in middle management were privy to some of the proposed changes, our president was more interested in keeping a tight lid on any information he shared with the rest of his employees. They want to understand the connections between their efforts and the larger shared purpose that defines why we do what we do.

Power 100

Power Long-term Uncertainty Biotechnology 100

Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 13, 2010

In a nice post to read in conjunction with Sharlyn's post above, Tim points out that we aren't operating in Q1 of 2009 anymore and that fewer and fewer employees are willing to stick around in a job working for a boss they can't stand.   Tim Sanders, Sanders Says : Don't Take Your Employees for Granted! -

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Blog Talent Management Human Resources Welch 100

Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

It is a new, more advanced way of studying environments, making decisions, building cultures, and operating on a day-to-day basis. For example, they many fail to detect or assess profound changes in operating landscapes, like Bear Stearns or Blockbuster did. What if you are in middle management and the top management isn’t fully there.

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Agility How To Decentralization Morale 91