Seven Key Management Skills
Photo by Yan Krukov from Pexels “The skills you need to manage are not the same skills you needed in your role as an expert contributor. Management is a job…
Promoting and Supporting Managers
Did you know that it takes a pay increase of approximately 20% before employees will leave a great manager? According to a Gallup Panel, great managers reduce turnover more effectively…
An EPIC Learning Journey
We know that a single learning event is ineffective because learning is not retained unless it is reinforced on a continual basis. To address this concern, Diane Law proposes an…
Would Your Organization Benefit from a Peer Learning Group Program?
Photo by Yan Krukov from Pexels The Peer Learning Group Program© of The Peer Learning Institute builds management skills that increase employee engagement, productivity, and retention. Here are key indicators to…
Why I Focus on Management Development
I have always taught that managers’ primary responsibility is to set their employees up for success. That encompasses creating a positive work environment, providing timely and constructive feedback, recognizing employee…
Why is Peer Learning So Valuable?
Studies have shown the value of peer learning. Peer leadership development dramatically improves the bottom line Organizations that use peer learning for leadership growth have 36% more net revenue per…
How to Build Managerial Collegiality and Collaboration
How to Build Managerial Collegiality and Collaboration “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” John F. Kennedy The Surprising Power of Peer Coaching is an article by Brenda Steinberg…
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Technical Expertise Does Not Translate into Management Skill
In a recent article, Monique Valcour points out that technical experts are often asked to lead teams, but their expertise is not in managing people. As a result, they get…
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Upskill Managers or Risk Your Bottom Line
Five years ago, Wakefield Research conducted an online survey of more than 500 middle managers in a variety of companies with more than 500 employees to determine challenges and opportunities…
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Employees Leave Managers
Employees don’t leave companies, they leave managers. Why? There are so many reasons. They don’t feel appreciated. They don’t feel respected. They don’t see how they fit in the organization.…