The Horizons Tracker

MAY 23, 2024

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.

Middle Management 114

Middle Management Management Emotional Intelligence Ethics 114

HR Digest

APRIL 6, 2020

Connector manager is one who acts as the point of reference and helps people achieve their maximum potential by supporting, guiding, and pointing one towards the right path to get the correct guidance. The cheerleader manager is one who is always there for you but has a hands-off approach and lets you find your own way.

Management 87

Management Chief Financial Officer Chief Executive Officer Supply Chain 87

LDRLB

MAY 3, 2011

I’ve started to believe that perhaps the distinction, for the purpose of an operational definition for study and practice, need not be made between leaders and managers. Indeed, few leaders would get very far without management skills, and few managers have room to grow without learning the art of leadership.

Definition 118

Definition Middle Management Reference Positioning 118

LDRLB

MAY 3, 2011

I’ve started to believe that perhaps the distinction, for the purpose of an operational definition for study and practice, need not be made between leaders and managers. Indeed, few leaders would get very far without management skills, and few managers have room to grow without learning the art of leadership.

Definition 74

Definition Middle Management Reference Positioning 74

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 23, 2010

These issues are referred to as strategic alignment and employee engagement. Navy One example of a leader who intentionally developed a Connection Culture using all three bridges is Admiral Vern Clark, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) from 2000 until his retirement in 2005. Few leaders are strong in these areas.

Long-term 207

Long-term Consensus Class Follow-up 207

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 23, 2011

Some of the things that management identified as having been deficient in prior initiatives included that leadership changes had prevented consistency and carry-over, programs didn't attempt to change employee behavior, and middle managers didn't embrace the initiatives. By all means, choose a name and stick with it.

Six Sigma 14

Six Sigma TQM Kaizen Balanced Scorecard 14

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 2, 2013

Middle managers with limited resources and set evaluation metrics will simply operate in a predictable fashion. He was adamant that in all materials, we referred to any sort of experimental initiative as mini-tests and nothing else. It's why Christensen's Innovator's Dilemma is so difficult to overcome.

Innovation 8

Innovation Execution How To Ries 8