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 ...
It is common in any organization to focus on leadership at the top and on performance at the front lines. But what happens to those in the middle? While focusing on leadership at the top is important, ...
The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. However, it’s a risky gamble ...
In today’s always-on work environment, clear internal communication isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s a business imperative. Yet many organizations overlook the people most responsible for making it happen.
Middle manager under strain as leadership requests various things from him. Middle managers are often overlooked, overworked, and underappreciated. Yet they may be the most influential leaders in ...
Middle managers have long served as the translators of organizational strategy. Positioned between senior leadership and direct managers, they translate high-level goals into clear, actionable ...
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AI is transforming the way businesses operate, but successful adoption isn’t just about technology – it’s about people. Management and technology consultancy BearingPoint’s ...
Companies are hemorrhaging their organizational glue. The data shows this isn't burnout—it's systemic collapse of a critically misdesigned role. Sarah Chen had been a middle manager at a Fortune 500 ...
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 ...
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