Organizational success in addiction treatment relies on a leadership-oriented "bench" of middle managers. This interactive session explores how the Middle Management Academy—a collaboration between NAATP and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing—catalyzes success for supervisors and team leads. Beyond daily productivity, middle managers are the architects of team culture and staff retention. Through discussion and tabletop activities, we will examine how intentional training builds leadership savvy and confidence in emerging managers. Join us to learn how investing in your management pipeline is a strategic move to future-proof your organization and stabilize your workforce.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the core leadership and supervisory competencies essential for middle managers to thrive in today’s behavioral health workforce.
• Examine how the Middle Management Academy supports staff retention, culture-building, and succession planning.
• Determine ideal candidates for leadership training and develop strategies to integrate this professional development into your broader organizational goals.