Here’s what 3k people really think about manager training

Becoming a manager for the first time can feel overwhelming, to say the least. There are so many unknowns as you shift from an individual contributor role to a managerial one. 

As L&D leaders, we want to help new managers navigate these choppy waters. But are we honestly doing the best we can to offer our guidance and support? In reality, it’s not so simple. From providing management training at the right time to making the training as role-specific as possible, the truth is: it can be extremely difficult to turn up and deliver at the exact moment managers need it.

In this week’s featured article, we dig into:

• 3 reasons why new manager training often misses the mark
• What L&D leaders can do to better support new managers at the point of need
• Why identifying learning and performance needs in real-time is crucial

And speaking of manager training, I’m super excited to share a new project of mine—Good Boss, Bad Boss, a podcast that attempts to explore all the messy feelings around having and being bosses; All the emotional aspects of being a manager and having great and terrible bosses. There'll be no expert tips or how-tos, but real, honest conversations with new and experienced managers—and employees—on the making of a good or bad boss.

Check out the first three episodes here (Aaaaand if you liked it, please share it with a friend, rate and leave me a review on your favorite platform. It would mean the world!)

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This week, L&D experts are talking about:

• How Zechariah McLaren approaches challenges through creative thinking in our Meet our Members series
• How to detect training needs in your organization
• Shaping role perception to drive performance and teamwork

Join them in The L&D Collective to discuss and discover the latest L&D insights and strategies or reach out to us on LinkedIn!

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