A Pragmatic Introduction to Middle Manager Fundamentals: Part 3 - Manager Performance Management

Anthony Dance is Founder and Managing Director of the Middle Manager Academy, a training and development organisation that specialises in the induction, training and development of middle managers.

Anthony passionately believes that the ambiguity of the middle manager role that exists within industry today, is causing considerable financial and human resources damage within organisations. Because of this, Anthony supports executives in recruiting the right people into the position, and ensures they receive the fundamental training required for them to be effective within the role.

Anthony is also passionate about 'succession planning' for middle management, as he believes that many existing middle managers have 'passed their sell by dates' and need to step aside and allow fresher, more motivated/enthusiastic people to take on the role.

Anthony has worked at all management levels; he managed at middle manager level for 7 years, managed a team of middle managers for 3 years, and defended middle managers at Board level for two years, (an experience he would, quite frankly, prefer to forget!).

Established in 1992, The Middle Manager Academy (formerly The Manager Performance Group) has worked with many premier UK organisations, and Anthony has personally been involved in the training and development of over 500 middle managers. Anthony is seen as a 'wise and trusted advisor' (mentor) by many middle managers who have attended his workshops and programmes.