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Bogged down by administrivia, middle managers are unable to perform their most crucial task: managing people. Dated assumptions add fuel to the fire, forcing people into roles they aren’t good at and don’t enjoy, say McKinsey’s Emily Field, Bryan Hancock, and Bill Schaninger. It’s time to reenvision the middle tier.
Image description An illustration of five outmoded assumptions that negatively affect middle managers. Each of the five assumptions is accompanied by an emoji displaying different reactions such as worry or consternation. To explore the assumptions, click on the chart to be redirected to the full article. End of image description.

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