A new Gallup study* reporting on the experience of over 50,000 managers concluded that:
· Managers account for 70% of the variance in team engagement and their efforts substantially impact the bottom line of entire organizations
· The perks of being a Manager
○ Having a voice and involvement in decision-making
○ Autonomy and control over their work
○ Working in a collaborative environment
○ Opportunities for development and career advancement
○ Motivating pay incentives
· The primary challenges Managers face
○ Unclear expectations
○ Heavy workloads and distractions
○ Job stress and frustrations
○ Less focus on their strengths
○ Frustrating performance reviews
Your manager experience largely defines your employee experience. Measuring success is different for a manager because it comes from other people’s successes. And, the skill set for being a successful manager is often vastly different than that required in the positions being managed. AcuMax is an important organizational tool that provides information to help your managers succeed. If you believe your management team would benefit from specialized training, please contact an AcuMax consultant for more information concerning programs that are available.
* Gallup
The Manager Experience, Top Challenges & Perks of Managers, 2019
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