That is, the new breed of managers. These new-style managers have a broader skill set and develop solutions on their own, unlike their predecessors who retreated into an existing hierarchy to avoid making decisions, says David Hofrichter, managing director of the Hay Group, a management consulting firm. This emerging leadership class brings together teams to work across boundaries. They are more mobile and no longer tied to old structures. Companies need them because senior executives don't have time to coordinate and oversee worker activities.
Middle managers bridge the gap, bringing leadership and a broad perspective.
Companies are scrambling to find people who fit the bill for these positions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the category of general managers and senior executives will grow 15 percent between 1996 and 2006. You Want, and Resumes That Will Get You the Job You Want. The Cincinnati Enquirer , a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper.