The vanishing glue
Middle managers are more than a structural layer. They’re the connective tissue in an organization, translating strategy into action, aligning teams, and serving as cultural anchors. When they disappear, clarity often vanishes with them. Korn Ferry’s data reveals that 43% of employees believe their leaders aren’t aligned, while 37% feel directionless.
Talent development also suffers when cohesion tanks.
“The most effective leadership development is on the job,” says Amato. “It’s a combination of first designing jobs that are doable so people can be successful in them, not overwhelmed by them, and then finding those interesting career paths that help people to be more well-rounded.”
But as senior leaders take on more work due to the absence of middle managers, other efforts like skills-building, mentorship, and career progression for more junior employees take a backseat.
As a result, high performers, lacking guidance and growth, are more
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