Talent Connection Blog

Training is just as important of a task for managers as it is for employees. Whether you are a brand new manager or one with years of experience, management training is a must. People have a tendency to view it as “How to Be a Manager 101,” and although it does serve that purpose, the much larger purpose of management training is to keep managers operating at peak performance.

In fact, there are several negative effects of neglecting to recognize the importance of a routine training process.  Some of those negative effects include:

  • Decreased adaptability for both manager and employee
  • Higher turnover rates
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Lower productivity
  • Hindered teamwork
  • Low morale

Not only are these negative results affecting managers, they also rub off on the employees as well.

If avoiding those negatives isn’t enough motivation to spur a management training plan, maybe the positive effects of training will do the trick:

  • Productive manager and staff
  • Effective motivation
  • Reduced workplace conflict
  • Greater profitability
  • Greater manager-employee compatibility

Training isn’t just for new employees and inexperienced managers. Implementing a routine management training program is infinitely more beneficial than leaving managers to lead blindly and without improvements.