The vanishing middle manager

An episode of the McKinsey Talks Talent podcast, hosted by McKinsey People & Organizational Performance, titled "The vanishing middle manager" was published on February 5, 2021 and runs 28 minutes.

February 5, 2021 ·28m · McKinsey Talks Talent

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What’s at stake in a flatter future?

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Listen to the podcast (duration: 28:44) > In the COVID-19 pandemic, middle management is once more under assault. But what do we stand to lose in a flatter future?

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