Webinar: The Unsung Heroes of Change
Middle Managers and Their Impact on the Evolving Workplace
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 · 2 - 3 PM
Online
The Unsung Heroes of Change: Middle Managers and Their Impact on the Evolving Workplace explores the ever-increasing critical role of middle managers in navigating the future of work. As organizations grapple with complexities and uncertainties in the world, middle managers emerge as strategic partners, crucial in realizing organizational visions going beyond mere executors of top-level decisions.
Drawing insights from research and industry experts, this session emphasizes the importance of empowering middle managers and reimagining their role in driving organizational success. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape, the skills needed for middle managers to thrive, practical strategies for unleashing their potential, and how senior managers can support them. The webinar will also underscore the importance of facilitation as a key leadership skill needed for this transformation. By equipping middle managers and their supervisors with the necessary skills and guidance, this session aims to support them with frameworks and practical tools to foster the adaptive and collaborative culture needed for success in our ever-increasing complex world.
Attendees will learn:
- Understand the evolving role of middle managers in the future of work and their impact on organizational success.
- Explore the challenges and opportunities middle managers face in adapting to an evolving workplace, including the impact of AI, remote work, and changing demographics.
- Identify the key skills and capabilities middle managers need to excel in their role (change management – facilitation).
- Recognize the importance of senior managers in supporting and empowering middle managers to succeed in their expanded roles. (Culture – what is it and the connection between upper leadership and middle managers.)
- Discover strategies for empowering middle managers, including reducing administrative tasks, providing autonomy, and fostering a culture of coaching and development (coaching/therapy, burnout prevention, delegating tasks to AI).
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