The Manager Effect

The Manager Effect – How Equipped Managers Change Everything

Recently, I wrote about the importance of equipping people in our organizations to do their jobs to the best of their ability and the barriers that often stand in the way of learning and development. We also touched on how essential this equipping is at the management level. After all, most people don’t leave companies—they leave managers. I know this was true for me when I look back on my own career.

But here’s the challenge: TIME. Managers today are stretched thin. They’re being asked to do more with less, juggling responsibilities that impact both their individual performance and their teams'. On top of that, many have upward responsibilities, managing relationships and perceptions that affect future promotions. With all these competing priorities, how do you make sure your people aren’t left behind?

A powerful way to equip your managers, efficiently and effectively, is with Wiley & Sons’ new Everything DiSC® on Catalyst WorkSmart™. This brand-new tool offers focused, one-hour training sessions and on-demand action planning to support managers as they tackle critical issues that impact team performance. With WorkSmart™, managers get direct access to five high-impact topics within their Catalyst profile. Each topic can be delivered by the manager themselves as a lunch-and-learn, staff meeting, or quick team training, either in-person or virtually.

Here are the five topics:

Giving Constructive Feedback (Who doesn’t need this skill?)
Managing Conflict (Not all conflict is bad. In fact, when done right, it boosts trust and performance.)
Empowering Your Team (We all want to feel empowered—but what does it really take?)
Helping Your Team Navigate Change (Change is happening faster than ever. Are you agile enough to ride the wave?)
Motivating Your Team (Everyone needs a boost sometimes.)

Why This Matters

Research shows that effective managers boost employee retention 3x and increase performance by as much as 15x. And yet, 59% of managers lack proper training. Without the right support, managers struggle to meet the needs of their teams—putting engagement, culture, trust, and performance at risk. (WorkSmart™ is available only through the Everything DiSC® Catalyst Platform.)

If you’re interested, just contact me and I’ll walk you through the process. Let’s make sure your managers are equipped for what’s next because how your managers lead determines how your people thrive. Looking forward to hearing from you soon—time is ticking!