The Frozen Middle: the Plight of the Middle Manager[Infographic]

Internal communication is an essential function in every company. Without efficient communication, executive decisions and direction never make it to employees, and progress stalls. In companies of any size, middle management is often responsible for communicating strategy from executives to their direct reports. If the direction that is given by upper-level management is miscommunicated, the manager in the middle may pass incorrect or misguided instruction, delaying progress. This plight of the middle manager is often called the frozen middle.

This delay in transferring information can impact company success and cause frustration for employees. So what can a middle manager do if they get stuck in the frozen middle? JobHero outlines some of the best ways for managers to tackle this communication issue. From providing upward and downward feedback to identifying communication gaps, managers can learn to thaw the frozen middle and propel their company forward.

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