Podcasts we recommend
The Crucial Role of Middle Management: A CM Agility Podcast Recommendation – In Defense of the Middle Management.
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, there’s a growing trend towards flattening organizational hierarchies. It’s a trend that often leads us to underestimate the pivotal role of middle management. However, at CM Agility, we firmly believe in the ‘Power in the Middle’. It’s a sentiment powerfully echoed in a recent podcast by Emily Field, a partner at McKinsey & Company, on HBR IdeaCast.
In this thought-provoking podcast, Emily Field substantiates that middle managers are much more than bureaucratic placeholders. They serve as conduits for executive team insights, catalysts for corporate performance and productivity, and nurturers for employee well-being.
This perspective aligns perfectly with the Prosci CLARC model that we advocate at CM Agility. The model underscores the importance of middle managers in Change Management, serving as Coaches, Liaisons, Advocates, Resisters, and Communicators.
Emily Field doesn’t stop there. She also elucidates how middle management roles must be reimagined to adapt to the ever-changing business environment. In doing so, she offers a fresh perspective on how middle managers can more effectively contribute to an organization’s success in the modern era.
We highly recommend everyone interested in organizational change and agile transformation to listen to this enlightening podcast. It provides invaluable insights that align with our philosophy at CM Agility.
Additionally, don’t miss out on Emily Field’s HBR article, “Don’t Eliminate Your Middle Managers,” and her book, “Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work.” These resources offer in-depth discussions on the vital role of middle management in today’s evolving workplace.
As leaders in Agile transformation and Change Management, we at CM Agility, are always keen to share valuable resources that enhance understanding and inspire action. Stay tuned for more insightful recommendations!