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You’re a Middle Manager? How Depressing.

Lead Change Blog

Research shows that middle managers don’t get much love. When I was a middle manager – a program director at three different non-profits – I felt this frustration. Middle managers are employees, too! Among the “all employees” who responded, some were supervisors and managers.

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Deal With Workplace Bullying

Lead Change Blog

The Aurora, Colorado city manager’s job is on the line. Five of the six female council members say the city manager yells at them, treats them condescendingly, and doesn’t listen to them when discussing city business. The city manager’s behavior seems to be consistent with classic workplace bullying.

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Favorites of 2013–Team Building and Leadership Images Used in Presentations & Workshops

Mike Cardus

7 Principles of Leadership Development: Managers as Mentors. Management and Team Leadership Is Telling People What To Do. Cooperation and Outward Spiraling Success Loops. Looking forward to meeting and working with you in 2014. While not comprehensive, they are my favorites. Below each image is a link to some content.

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Educate New Managers on Their New Responsibilities

Deming Institute

Far too often companies promote employees into management positions and expect them to fulfill the obligations of their new position without helping prepare them to meet their new responsibilities. Managing a software development team is a completely different job from being a great software developer.

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Purchasing Managers Have a Lead Role to Play in Cyber Defense

Harvard Business Review

There is a crying need for companies to enlist their supply chain management departments in the fight against cyberattackers. Consider the 2014 attack on Target, which caused an estimated $162 million in damages. If one cannot meet sufficient levels of performance, supply managers should be empowered to end the relationship.

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Where Have All the Leaders Gone?, part 3 of 6

Strategy Driven

Evoke moods of ambition and willing cooperation (meaning it represents an interesting and rewarding game for the participants to play). Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Management & Leadership business leadership business management Chris Majer strategydriven' Consider leaving a comment!

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The Public/Private Cooperation We Need on Cyber Security

Harvard Business Review

The public and private sectors need to work together to protect critical assets with confidence and trust — helping manage the risks we know, and getting ahead of those we don''t. Assure that cyber security is well-managed not only through company headquarters, but all along the supply and value chain.

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