“Middle manager.” The term evokes the underappreciated, seemingly superfluous layer of the organization. But that’s an outdated notion. Middle management is actually the heart of a company. They shape culture, enact change, and translate executive priorities into action.
In Power to the Middle, McKinsey thought leaders Bill Schaninger, Bryan Hancock, and Emily Field call for a profound reimagining of what middle managers can and must be able to do. Hear from them why middle managers are uniquely positioned close to the ground but with a crucial connection to company strategy and may just hold the keys to the future of your business.
Since joining McKinsey, in 2000, Bill, a senior partner based in Philadelphia, has focused his work on spurring large-scale organizational and cultural change for diverse clients across Europe, the Middle East, and North America. An expert on the role of culture, values, and leadership in improving business outcomes, he helps top executives enhance organization-wide management effectiveness by assessing organizational health and leading initiatives to improve it. He also brings strong experience in strategic human resources, helping organizations understand how to create world-class talent systems and winning workforce dynamics.
Since joining McKinsey in 2001, Bryan, a partner based in Washington DC, has focused his work on helping organizations find and develop talent. Bryan serves a wide-range of talent-intensive businesses, including leading employers in retail, healthcare, advanced industries, and staffing. In addition, Bryan is committed to help connect people to opportunity. Bryan has served a wide-range of public and social sector clients—including those focused on education and workforce development—and he represents McKinsey on the Rework America Business Network.
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