An Easy to Use Management Development Plan
An Easy to use Management Development Plan
Time after time I hear stories about company’s scrambling to find the next manager because the current leader gave two days’ notice … an hour ago. I hear stories about poor management micro-managers, bullies who use intimidation as a motivator, do as I say not as I do bosses, and more. I hear about the difficulty in keeping remote managers all on the same page. When I hear this, I share that I have an answer. It’s not easy, and it’s not perfect, but it’s a darn good start. It’s a management development program that anyone can do.
Yes, You Can!
- You and your team can improve consistent management, recognize and prepare your next managers, and teach best practices to your management staff.
How is this Accomplished?
With a management development system that can be used with current, future, and remote managers. The system uses a workbook that covers the following and more:
- Hiring practices
- Training
- Conducting meetings
- Conflict management
- Behavioral modification
- Motivation
- Team building
- Communication
- Time management
- Silo busting
- Goal setting
- Employee reviews
Why Conduct Management Training?
There are many reasons to offer management and leadership training.
- Establishes consistent management practices throughout the company
- Shows interest in employees, which leads to improved job satisfaction and increased performance
- Develops camaraderie among teammates from different departments therefore, busting silos
- Provides management a forum to share information and ideas
- Trains the best practices to achieve the highest results directly impacting the bottom line
How Can Management Development be Conducted?
- Current Managers – Meet monthly for 30 to 45-minute training sessions.
- Remote Managers – Options include centrally located group meetings, participation online such as, Skype or record monthly management meetings for review.
- Future Managers – Have direct managers recognize and nominate candidates. Use the management candidate survey in the Workbook to determine if the individual fits the management profile. Conduct monthly leadership training sessions (30-45 minutes) with all management candidates.
Are You Ready to Get Started?
Ready, set, go—what are you waiting for? Are you waiting for the next time you’re stuck with no manager, or when you find out your west coast district manager hasn’t conducted reviews, or when you see a manager critiquing an employee in front of the team? Yes, you could wait until you’re desperate, or you could start now. The Workbook is available on Amazon, click this link to view it -- The New Manager's Workbook a Crash Course in Effective Management
