Every transformation programme starts at the top and is designed for the front line – yet it lives or dies in the middle.
Drawing on insights from his book, Operational Excellence Culture: Leading Innovation in the AI Era, Dr Abdul Parkar explores why middle managers are often the most overlooked lever in organisational change. They are the critical link between boardroom strategy and day-to-day execution, yet they are frequently the last to be engaged, the first to be blamed when change stalls, and rarely given the tools, trust or time needed to lead improvement effectively.
HiveEngage Session – Middle Managers: The Missing Link in Transformation Success
Tuesday, 28 July · 11:00 – 11:45am
Time zone: Europe/London
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/haz-usrb-vxb
Or dial: (GB) +44 20 3956 1923 PIN: 414 944 539#
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This session will challenge conventional thinking around transformation and culture change, offering practical insights into how organisations can unlock the full potential of their middle management layer to drive sustainable results.
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for:
Senior leaders and executives
HR, People and Organisational Development professionals
Transformation and Change leaders
Operational Excellence practitioners
Middle managers navigating change and continuous improvement initiatives
The session is relevant across manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, local government and professional services.
Key Takeaways
✅ Why middle managers are the critical but often overlooked link in transformation success
✅ The three things middle managers need to lead change effectively: clarity, capability and psychological safety
✅ How to move from a culture where transformation happens to people to one where improvement grows through people✅ Practical ways to bridge the gap between strategy and execution
🎤 Meet the Speaker – Dr Abdul Parkar, PhD
Dr Abdul Parkar, PhD, is a recognised expert in operational excellence, quality management and digital transformation, with more than 30 years of international experience across both public and private sectors.
He has advised boards and senior executives on building sustainable cultures of continuous improvement, with a particular focus on the intersection of leadership, organisational culture and intelligent automation. Dr Parkar is also the author of Operational Excellence Culture: Leading Innovation in the AI Era, has published more than 20 papers and regularly presents at international conferences.
Connect with Dr Abdul Parkar on LinkedIn
Whether you’re leading transformation, supporting organisational change, or managing teams through periods of uncertainty, this session will challenge some common assumptions about where change really happens and who makes it succeed.
Join us as we explore why middle managers may be the most important and most overlooked factor in transformation success.
Date/Time
Date(s) - 28/07/2026
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Timezone: Europe/London
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