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Middle Managers: Stop Fighting the Alligators

What stops middle managers from progressing? “When you are fighting off the alligators, it’s hard to remember you’re trying to drain the swamp,” says Richard Jolly, adjunct associate professor for organizational behavior at London Business School.

Middle managers haven’t fully grasped the challenge of what it takes to be a senior manager. They are so busy working at the coalface that they don’t have time to step back and consider their career. But they must actively do so if they want to progress.

While technical expertise is what got middle managers to their current position, it could be a hindrance if they want to get to the next level.

By Joanna Higgins

Full Story: http://blogs.bnet.co.uk/sterling-performance/2008/12/03/middle-managers-stop-fighting-the-alligators/

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