The magic weekend: From employee to manager

Ever heard of the ‘Magic Weekend’? It’s that sudden transformation many managers go through. On a Friday, they’re passionate, frontline employees, buzzing with ambition. By Monday, they’re expected to be inspiring leaders, ready to manage a team. Not so easy, right?

If they’re lucky enough to get training, it’s often a generic, one-size-fits-all approach. Little real-world application, and hardly any follow-up. Making the leap from team member to manager, from peer to boss, is tough. Many feel unprepared and overwhelmed.

The Challenge of Picking the Right Manager

To add to the chaos, 82% of companies pick the wrong manager. Often, technical experts are promoted without considering if they can actually lead people. (Thanks, Gallup, for the stats!)

The Juggling Act of Being a Manager

Being a manager is no walk in the park. Stuck between senior leaders and frontline staff, they need to organise, motivate, and understand their teams, all while juggling their own workload and keeping the peace. It’s a juggling act.

Setting Up Managers for Success

So, how many managers are really set up for success? How many get the right kind of development to make that transition and keep growing?

Yet, climbing the career ladder to become a manager is seen as a natural progression. Good at your job? You must be good at managing others, right? Well, not always!

The Reality of Being a Great Manager

With all these challenges, it’s not easy being a manager, let alone a great one. Let’s face it, managing is tough. But with the right support, people can transition and become fantastic managers who light fires in their teams and inspire greatness.

Great managers inspire greatness in others. It’s magic in action – light the fuse and watch them fly.

‘Great managers produce 48% higher profits’ (Gallup)

The Importance of Great Managers

Great managers are the heartbeat of any successful business. They attract top talent, make their organisation a preferred employer, boost market share, add to profits, and cut costs. Their teams are engaged, committed, and go the extra mile.

Great managers see their employees as people, not just workers or pound signs. They act with humility, set clear direction, build trust, empower, develop, praise, and inspire. They treat their team with care and respect, pushing them to be their best.

Business Growth Through Great Managers

Business growth comes through people, and that needs great managers who inspire their teams to excel.

Develop your managers, and they’ll grow your people and business.

Simple as that.

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