When it comes to workplace satisfaction, employees continually rate “strong leadership” among one of the most important factors. Your management team is an integral part of your organization, but are you doing everything you can to support them and ensure that they have the necessary tools to lead effectively? In our last article, we looked at a few of the reasons why managers leave their jobs for other opportunities. What can organizations do to reduce turnover among managerial positions and keep current managers engaged? Here’s a look at a few suggestions:
- Provide adequate training: Some people are born leaders, but most need training and support when they’re in a managerial role. However, managers are often last in line when it comes to training and development. And it’s one of the biggest mistakes organizations can make. There are all kinds of beneficial training for managers, from honing their soft skills to methods for delegating more effectively and increasing productivity, to name a few.
- Monitor stress: The past few years have been particularly stressful for workers and managers are no exception. They’ve probably been trying to manage the anxiety and stress within their team, but they also need someone in their corner. Regular check-ins, encouraging open and honest feedback and providing flexibility to create work/life balance can really go a long way.
- Give regular feedback and praise: Consistent conversations about performance need to take place at all levels of an organization and that includes managers. Give praise where praise is due and provide constructive feedback on areas that could use improvement. Make sure managers are in the loop about future plans, so they understand where to place their priorities.
- Have regular career conversations: Managers who see opportunities for progression and a career path are more likely to be happy and engaged. If you can show them how their role might develop over time, they will continue to bring enthusiasm to the job.
If it sounds like a lot, don’t worry. That’s where working with a coach, like Leah M Joppy and Associates, can really help. We get to know your organization, your management team and help develop a plan to combat any issues head-on. We can also help develop training programs that tackle a variety of subjects.
Leah M Joppy and Associates is ready to work with your managers to not only increase job satisfaction, but ensure they feel supported in their role. It’s an investment that will pay off in increased loyalty and lower turnover. Call us at 301-670-0051 or email leah@lmja.com to learn how we can help.