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For leaders in middle management

Stuck in Middle Management: Escaping the Squeeze

Leading the team, meeting senior leadership's expectations, and not getting crushed in the process. This free guide shows what helps against the feeling of being caught between two sides, straight from my coaching practice.

  • The 7 most important starting points against the squeeze
  • Practical ideas you can apply right away
  • A ten minute read, effective in everyday work
  • As a PDF, ready to download and take with you

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Pressure from two sides

The squeeze is not a personal failure.

45 percent of middle managers report burnout according to recent research, more than any other group in the company. That is rarely down to the task alone, it comes from the position in between.

Pressure from above

  • Short notice changes of direction and shifting goals, without consultation.
  • Senior leadership that steps in operationally itself, instead of delegating.
  • The feeling that only results count, and the path to get there goes unseen.

Pressure from below

  • The expectation to shield the team from uncertainty from above.
  • The need for time for development and honest feedback.
  • A team that feels your own pressure, even without it being said out loud.

The company

  • Loses effectiveness when exactly the level responsible for 70 percent of team engagement burns out.
  • Pays twice for turnover in middle management, in the team and at the leadership level itself.
  • Rarely takes a structured look at exactly this squeeze, even though it is widespread.

That is exactly why this squeeze is worth a deliberate look. The free guide covers the seven most important starting points for regaining room to maneuver.

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Who is the guide for?

For leaders in middle management who stand between team and senior leadership and sometimes feel caught.