Managers have greater responsibility and accountability than general employees and they accumulate valuable knowledge in this role, yet most do not have an opportunity or feel comfortable to share their knowledge or realise the value of sharing.
This is due to the managerial role that limits this opportunity. It could be that there is a lack of communication between departments in their day-to-day roles, as well as competition between managers. They may feel it would weaken their position among their colleagues or lack a designated time to exchange knowledge and managerial skills.
New managers may not feel confident enough or may lack knowledge and skills in their new role, whilst senior managers may not want to come across as condescending. In this situation, managers may feel added pressure and a lack of support, therefore leaving them inefficiently firefighting and facing business as usual.
Here are 10 ways peer groups can help:
Achieving employee engagement, enhancing performance and retaining staff is not an easy job to undertake. That’s why investing in your manager’s ability and providing an opportunity for peer support can help produce capable, confident and satisfied managers who increase company success. After all, on the flip side bad management, disengaged staff and unsatisfied employees equal higher absenteeism, lower productivity, higher staff turnover and lower profits.
The Experience Bank Group offers managers a chance to achieve practical learning through ongoing peer networks and group support. Peer learning is more successful than traditional learning due to on-the-job learning and the application of knowledge and skills gained. As the group is delivered over time, the applications are monitored and revised where necessary for the best outcomes. The flexible learning style is relative and the small groups present an opportunity for everyone to be heard. The content is personalised by the group and the information will be accessible at any time supporting each manager with a wealth of knowledge to increase their productivity, efficiency and wellbeing. If you would like to discuss this opportunity for your key managers or find out more about the benefits of peer groups, please contact Peter Neal on 07843 329393 or at peter@theexperiencebank.co.uk.