Mid-level leaders are the connectors, aligning customer facing colleagues and managers with senior executives, translating strategy into action, and ensuring alignment up, down and across the organization. They stand at a critical organizational crossroad, bridging the gap between the C-suite and the frontline, preventing disconnected employees and out-of-touch executives. As strategies evolve and priorities change, mid-level leaders enable the broader organization to adjust and respond.

The transition to mid-level leader requires a shift in focus from managing the day-to-day work of others to driving cross-functional collaboration. Often with the title of Senior Manager, Director or Senior Director, mid-level leaders typically manage people through subordinate managers or cross-functionally across multiple stakeholders.

Based on a core set of foundational capabilities essential for success as a leader,

Excel’s Mid-Level Leader Program (MLP) equips mid-level leaders with the mindset and skills to successfully transition from leader of others to leader of leaders.