The McKinsey Podcast

Are middle managers your next ace in the hole?

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Jul 28, 2023
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INSIGHT

Middle Managers Drive Impact

  • Middle managers are essential for translating top-down vision into actionable reality.
  • They are crucial as people leaders and impact drivers in organizations, especially post-pandemic.
ANECDOTE

Tale of Two Managers

  • Two managers handled a CEO's 40-hour in-office mandate very differently.
  • The manager who adapted the policy for outcomes retained talent, unlike the rigid technical manager.
INSIGHT

Admin Tasks Hinder Managers

  • Middle managers face overwhelming administrative demands that prevent employee development.
  • Streamlining admin tasks can enable managers to better focus on people and client service.
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