Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Just the mention of “middle managers” is enough to make people’s eyes roll back. And of all the individuals, the choice of who is middle manager on vital projects goes the furthest in explaining why some firms do better than others. Why do project managers have such a large impact?

Middle Management 8

Middle Management Innovation Management Creativity 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Just the mention of "middle managers" is enough to make people''s eyes roll back. And of all the individuals, the choice of who is middle manager on vital projects goes the furthest in explaining why some firms do better than others. Why do project managers have such a large impact?

Middle Management 8

Middle Management Innovation Management Creativity 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

. “Executive presence” was mentioned in several reviews as an improvement area, but without any specifics, Tom had no idea what the real issue was and how damaging it could be to his career. Often these pandas live on for years, seemingly innocent, but ultimately gnaw at the career trajectory of otherwise talented leaders.

Career 15

Career CFO Sample Execution 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 22, 2012

In China, both multinational and Chinese companies are finding their dramatic growth goals constrained by the challenges of finding capable leaders at both the senior and middle management levels. Here are a few suggestions for turning multicultural career goals into action: 1. Let people know how to help you.

Globalization 10

Globalization Development Short-term Career 10

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2011

even though their workforce participation is equal to or greater than that of men, according to a White House Project study. Black women are toiling in middle management and that is usually the height of their career.". The Hispanic market alone is larger than the entire economies of all but 14 countries in the world.

Diversity 15

Diversity Competitive Advantage Middle Management CEO 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 5, 2018

The chief marketing officers at consumer products companies, the heads of design at luxury apparel companies, and the heads of logistics at large retailers are cases in point. Connectors in the middle. Essential experts possess crucial knowledge but don’t want to manage others. Critical contractors.

McKinsey 8

McKinsey Human Resources Reputation Brand 8

Management Excellence

JANUARY 19, 2011

There’s no doubt we live in interesting times…a true Dickensian Best of Times, Worst of Times environment, filled with remarkable opportunities and equally remarkable personal, competitive, societal and global challenges.

Globalization 92

Globalization Environment Development Succession 92