Managers and supervisors are a lynchpin in the success of a change initiative. In times of change, those who lead the teams impacted by change can be both a great ally and a real obstacle for change leaders. In this article, we will explore:

• Research on the importance of managers and supervisors
  
  
• The five roles of managers and supervisors
  
  
• How effective managers and supervisors are at fulfilling their role
  
  
• What you can do to prepare managers and supervisors for success