What skills do first-time managers most need? It's a question as old as the field of management itself. New managers are often thrown into the job without much preparation. Source: Cottonbro Studio / ...

In today’s always-on work environment, clear internal communication isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s a business imperative. Yet many organizations overlook the people most responsible for making it happen.

If it wasn’t obvious already, effective managers are critical for numerous reasons. First and foremost, they contribute to increased employee satisfaction. Managers who are approachable, supportive ...

Companies are axing middle management positions, but this may be short-sighted, an expert said. Middle managers provide support to junior employees, according to the head of a training platform. A ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Effective communication in the workplace is not just relaying ...

Membership - Managers may not have authority to select all members. However, to the extent possible, managers should strive to have a small team (ideally one representative per function/group) and a ...

I want to dive into the saying “people don’t quit bad jobs, they quit bad managers.” It’s a common saying that most people have heard, but I don’t think the impact of this idea is fully understood or ...

In the business world, you often hear how important it is to be a "good communicator," but what does that actually mean? I challenge that concept entirely. Communication is not about being good or bad ...

Communication is either effective or ineffective (not “good” or “bad”), and there should be alignment between what was said, what was heard and what was meant. Use the “Platinum Rule” (treat others ...