Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work (Bill Schaninger, Bryan Hancock, Emily Field)
Jan 30, 2026 ·
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We’ve been told for decades that the future of work is 'flat' and that middle managers are just expensive overhead—the 'frozen middle' that slows everything down. But what if the...
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We’ve been told for decades that the future of work is 'flat' and that middle managers are just expensive overhead—the 'frozen middle' that slows everything down. But what if the very people we’ve been trying to eliminate are actually the only ones who can save the modern organization?
In today’s 5-minute briefing on 'Power to the Middle,' we challenge the corporate narrative that views managers as bureaucrats. Based on deep research from McKinsey partners, discover why the 'frozen middle' isn't a people problem, but a design problem. Learn why the shift from administrator to 'people lead' is the most important change your company can make in an AI-driven world.
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In today’s 5-minute briefing on 'Power to the Middle,' we challenge the corporate narrative that views managers as bureaucrats. Based on deep research from McKinsey partners, discover why the 'frozen middle' isn't a people problem, but a design problem. Learn why the shift from administrator to 'people lead' is the most important change your company can make in an AI-driven world.
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