{"id":2670,"date":"2023-03-29T16:50:07","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T15:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theofficialboard.com\/best-articles\/?p=2670"},"modified":"2023-03-29T16:50:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T15:50:07","slug":"your-middle-managers-are-an-underutilized-resource","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theofficialboard.com\/best-articles\/2023-03\/your-middle-managers-are-an-underutilized-resource\/","title":{"rendered":"Your middle managers are an underutilized resource"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Viewed in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/people-and-organizational-performance\/our-insights\/stop-wasting-your-most-precious-resource-middle-managers\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/people-and-organizational-performance\/our-insights\/stop-wasting-your-most-precious-resource-middle-managers\" target=\"_blank\"><em>McKinsey<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The article argues that middle managers are often an underutilized resource in organizations and suggests ways to better leverage their skills and expertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The authors suggest that middle managers should be given more autonomy and decision-making power, as well as opportunities for leadership development and coaching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the article advocates for clearer communication and alignment between senior leaders and middle managers, so that middle managers can better understand and execute on organizational goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the article argues that by investing in and empowering middle managers, organizations can improve performance and drive growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Viewed in McKinsey The article argues that middle managers are often an underutilized resource in organizations and suggests ways to better leverage their skills and expertise. 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