Billions of dollars are spent on office politics each year. The practice can be eradicated, but it's necessary to do well and flourish in many environments. "Good role clarity goes a long way towards leaving this," says Billingsley.
Bill Schaninger explains why middle managers are critical to an organization’s success—and shares powerful principles for better leading.
— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) Why middle managers are often underappreciated
2) The number one thing middle managers should be doing
Bill Schaninger is a senior partner in McKinsey's Philadelphia office. He advises CEOs, government ministers, and senior executives on organizational health and improvement. He is McKinsey's expert on the power of culture, values, and leadership in improving business outcomes. He holds an MS and PhD in management from Auburn University and an MBA and Bachelor of Business Administration from Moravian College. He is a coauthor of Beyond Performance 2.0.