It’s time we shift the narrative. Middle managers are not just the “in-between” layer—they’re the heart of the organization. And if we want our organizations to succeed, we need to focus on empowering them.

OKRs are no magic formula. But they can be incredibly helpful to drive targeted execution, increase team ownership and accountability, and translate goals into clear no-nonsense objectives.

People development is important according to middle managers and the organizations they work for. But they don’t find the time to work on it. Why?