Right now the stakes are very high for middle managers! They are the ones tasked with making strategy happen (SHRM) and deliver far-reaching impact by increasing their team’s effectiveness (McKinsey) to drive business performance. 

Strong middle managers are undoubtedly central to organizational success! They contribute 48% higher profit (Gallup) and 21 times higher shareholder returns (McKinsey) than weak or even average managers. However, these strong managers are extremely rare - only 1 in 10 middle managers actually have the skills needed to do their jobs! To amplify this deficit, middle managers have the highest rates of anxiety and depression (Columbia University) and only 35% of them are engaged (Gallup).

The unfortunate truth is that the crucial nature of middle management’s role is often not reflected in the support they receive. To be fair, it is a daunting task! However, together, we can change this by helping leaders with tools and skill sets for overcoming operational challenges, developing their people and delivering strategic value.