The Edge of Work Best Hits: Reimagining The Role of The People Manager For Today’s World of Work
Jan 6, 2026
28:13
Note: This is a replay of a previous popular episode
The Edge of Work has been exploring the role of the manager as well as the emphasis on manager development throughout its three seasons.
During this episode, Al breaks down the role of the people manager in today’s world of work. During this episode, Al will cover:
- Why the manager is back in the spotlight
- The challenges that managers face in today’s workplace
- How to Reimagine The Role of the Manager
- Some best practices for developing managers fit to lead in today’s workplace
Links:
- https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/stop-wasting-your-most-precious-resource-middle-managers
- Kameko Leung and Aspiring Managers: https://podcasts.apple.com/cz/podcast/the-changing-landscape-of-talent-development/id1378433981?i=1000626064591&l=cs
- HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2023/11/reimagine-your-managerial-pipeline