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How AI Changes The Role Of Middle Managers

The Horizons Tracker

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.

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In Praise of Middle Managers

LDRLB

Middle managers don’t get a lot of attention or respect. Even most business satires are targeted squarely at middle managers, think Michael Scott or Bill Lumberg. In most organizations, the impact of middle managers is just as important as that of senior leadership.

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Status Affects How We Use Employee Feedback Apps

The Horizons Tracker

Digital technology is playing an increasingly important role in the employee evaluation process, with performance analysis apps allowing employees to review their colleagues. “So when we merge these trends of social connectedness, instant communication, and use of technology, we come up with this wonderful application.”

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We B t At Work To Fit Into Our Professional Community

The Horizons Tracker

This can all help to make b *g a somewhat routine practice in many organizations. The author cites the example of middle managers who don’t really know what their team is working on but have to talk to their boss about it nonetheless. Routine practice. Negative consequences.

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Different Types of Managers: Which one are you?

HR Digest

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.

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Losing Touch with These 5 Leadership Principles Leads to Communication Failures

The Practical Leader

Many leaders are bewildered about communication problems in their organizations. ” Many people in today’s organizations feel like there’s “info, info everywhere, but not a drop of communication to drink.” Yet, what happens when managers hear people ask for more communications? Few hands go up.

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The Rainmaker Fab Five Blog Picks of the Week

Sales Wolf Blog

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional!  Michael recently attended the Business Growth Expo where Jack Santiago of Disney shed some light on their approach to people management and shares the key points he took away from Jack's presentation. 

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