A View from the Middle: Understanding the Unique Value of Middle Management
I spent seven years in middle management spanning two different companies. That gave me a good flavor of what the job entails and what it takes to do it successfully. Before I get into that, I’d like to spend some time explaining what middle management is not: Middle management isn’t anything like front-line management Front-line managers oversee individual contributors. When you are a front-line manager, you are directly accountable for the execution and delivery of services within your functional area….