Importance of Management Development

Managers are a vital element in the structure of an organization. They are the building blocks that connects the top management with the employees. Great managers bridge the gap between the two to ensure communication flows both ways and the business runs effectively.

One of the key responsibilities of a manager is to promote employee professional development through training. Training is an essential part of an innovative team, as without it employees’ skills become outdated and competitors can gain an edge when it comes to innovation.

However, there is more to training than just ensuring the employee has the skills necessary to keep up with the evolving and demanding workforce. Training has been found to increase employee morale and motivation. Investing in training someone – if it is carefully selected rather than thoughtlessness – can be a huge indicator that the company values that employee and their contribution. For that reason it boosts morale, motivation and employee loyalty.

Great managers know this, and look for ways to mentor and coach their team members by providing training that builds on their strengths and reduces the impact of their weaknesses.

But, while managers recognize the importance of training for their team, they rarely invest in training for themselves. And this is important: Managers are the glue that holds an organization together, so failing to train these vital elements could result in a management team low on morale and less open to innovation than the teams they manage.

We find many companies are willing to invest in business improvement programs for their employees, but not key management personnel. Or, just as often, the management are expected to take training but can never find the time between their existing job requirements. 

Investing in management training, or insisting on taking training if you are a manager yourself, can have a huge ripple effect on the rest of the organization. Not only can it improve the outcomes of training delivered to teams, but it can also make managers more effective and adaptable in their role.

Lack of time is not an excuse. Managers must make time and prioritize their own professional and management development, both to improve the success of the organization, the morale of their team and their own career progression.

If you feel that this is something that you will require on a short-term or long-term for the betterment of your management and organization, please feel free to contact us and we welcome the opportunity to discuss this further with you.

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