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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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How The Best Leaders Develop Leaders Within Their Organization

Lead from Within

Great leaders understand that developing leaders within their organization is essential for long-term success. Tailored development initiatives, reflecting employees’ roles, enhance retention and foster a culture of personalized learning. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Better Management Report: Take Responsibility, Take Action

Chartered Management Institute

Better Management Report: Taking responsibility - why UK plc needs better managers This landmark CMI study, conducted in partnership with YouGov, explores the impact that good management can make – to individuals, their organisations and to wider society.

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Middle Management – The Leverage Point for Performance Improvement

Strategy Driven

Over 30 years of management consulting has made clear that the locus for a breakdown in performance improvement lies in middle management. But, the middle is often a desert between these two groups. However, I have found that the culprit is often middle management. Why does this matter?

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Let’s Make a Deal: Building a Strong Company Culture is Everyone’s Business

HR Digest

It’s a model that embraces different perspectives, from employees to customers, from middle managers to the CEO. Board of Directors: Guide the development of the desired culture, aligning it with business goals and stakeholder needs. Middle Managers: Deliver employee experiences and implement culture-building strategies.

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7 Factors Affecting the Success of Organizational Leadership Development

Center for Creative Leadership

When I ask clients what kind of return they’re looking for from a leadership development initiative, it’s usually in terms of how the initiative can have a visible, measurable impact on the organization. Many factors drive the success of a leadership development initiative. Involve your business unit managers.

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Tips for Managing Stress & Creating Work/Life Balance

leaderCommunicator

Our 2012 State of Workplace Email Research found two-thirds of middle managers and almost half of employees experience issues outside work due to handling work-related emails. Say no—set expectations and don’t over commit. Stress in the workplace is something we all experience and need less of!

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