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We’ve all heard the familiar directive: “We’re going through another reorganization and will be cutting 20% of headcount, but priorities remain the same and, in fact, may expand.” Meanwhile, you’re ...

While flatter organizational structures can increase efficiency, they also introduce new pressure points—especially when ...

Companies large and small are scrambling to implement AI in hopes of boosting productivity, while many are also stripping out the very leadership backbone needed to guide that change: managers. That’s ...

Middle managers have long served as the translators of organizational strategy. Positioned between senior leadership and direct managers, they translate high-level goals into clear, actionable ...

Companies are hemorrhaging their organizational glue. The data shows this isn't burnout—it's systemic collapse of a critically misdesigned role. Sarah Chen had been a middle manager at a Fortune 500 ...

As we usher in a new year with new goals, it’s worth reflecting on a group often overlooked in organizational success: middle managers. They’re the silent force behind your team’s success, yet their ...

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Alvaro Munevar Jr. credits middle-management jobs for his early retirement. The jobs gave him enough free time to maintain a side business to cover his retirement expenses. Senior management positions ...