{"id":14457,"date":"2026-04-10T13:56:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/board.org\/?p=14457"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:46:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T21:46:50","slug":"how-leading-organizations-are-improving-support-for-mid-level-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/board.org\/ld\/resources\/how-leading-organizations-are-improving-support-for-mid-level-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"How Leading Organizations Are Improving Support for Mid-Level Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” 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They\u2019re\u00a0expected to deliver results while coaching teams, building accountability, and developing talent. At the same time, most L&D programs\u00a0remain\u00a0underdeveloped for this group.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, 55% of our members say their approach to mid-level leader development is still evolving<\/strong>, and only 9% have well-defined programs in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

This Field Report captures how senior L&D leaders are rethinking development for this layer, and where current approaches are falling short.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inside,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0discover:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Why the shift from individual contributor to leader remains a persistent challenge<\/span><\/li>\n
  • How operational pressure limits leaders\u2019 ability to focus on team development<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The core capabilities organizations are prioritizing, including coaching and accountability<\/span><\/li>\n
  • How development programs are evolving toward longer-term, structured journeys<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What role managers and senior leaders play in reinforcing development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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