The Manger Playbook

Picture this: You’re doing an exit interview, and it starts with “I love my job, but…” If you have spent any time in HR or leadership, you’ve heard some version of this. The work is great. The mission checks out. The pay is fine. BUT they’re leaving anyway.   So what is the problem? It almost always traces back to the same thing: their manager. The company is not bad. The role is not bad. A manager who didn’t coach them, didn’t notice the burn out, or didn’t advocate for them. The hard truth to this is: most managers were not taught how to manage.  We promote those who are great contributors to the company and assume because they succeeded in their previous roles that they will automatically be able to be great leaders.
This isn’t always the case though. According to the Chartered Management Institute, 82% of managers step into the role without any formal training. Managing is something that has to be taught, practiced and reinforced. At Unitas, we recognized the importance and the need of well trained managers, and we have developed a training program to do just that!
Our Manager Playbook is a game changer. It is a 8-12 week program that helps shift the mindset of new leaders, helps them recognize their leadership style, and also helps them develop a team culture built on trust and performance. It focuses on three foundational pillars: Lead Self: Before leading a team, a manager has to understand who they are as a leader and establish their own identity.  Lead Others: Managers have to master the day-to-day craft of managing people with skill and intentionality.  Lead the Work: Managers drive results through their team - it is not about one individual contributor any longer. Team work makes the dream work.  It is proven that companies that invest in manager training see the benefits everywhere. They have hiring retention of their teams, better engagement scores and fewer surprise resignations.  If you want to keep your best people, don’t just focus on the perks and pay. Focus on the person they report to every day.  Train your managers like retention depends on it – because it does. If you’re not sure where to start, let Unitas be your guide. Reach out to us today!