AT A G L A N C EFor many years,middle managers havebeen given a badrap based on amisconception thattheir sole focus isoperations work.In reality, a welltrained, highperforming middlemanager is essentialin keeping teamsengaged and on track.Most middle managersalso come withconsiderableknowledge andexperience, and can becounted upon to bethe gatekeepers ofquality standards.In the current jobmarket, a strong andhigh-performingmiddle managementteam is a key aspectof an organisation’sstrategy for attractingand retaining talent.MIDDLEMANAGERS:THE COREOF GOODBUSINESSLiterally working in the middle – not leading fromthe top or doing pure operations work – has led toa misguided negative perception of the value thatmiddle managers bring to an organisation.STORY MEGAN BREENintheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au June 2022 55
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