70%
of a team's variance in engagement depends on solely on the manager** (no pressure!)
8 out of 10
managers get promoted into a management position without any management training*
50%
of people have left jobs because of a bad manager* (I'm one of them)
only 27%
of workers assessed their manager as highly effective*
> 1/4
more revenue per employee, in teams with great managers**
Source: * Chartered Management Institute | ** Gallup
"Bad managers cost businesses billions each year" **
Effective managers, who help their teams grow
People get often promoted because they are really good at their job. But... leading a team requires a whole new skillset!
And yet, most managers don't get any training. Somehow they need to magically know how to deal with that person who isn't motivated, or who isn't doing their job properly. How do you figure out what to do with a team that's not taking any ownership and accountability?!
Good news: leading a team is a skill you can learn!
Spark unlimited's Build a Brilliant Team training programme teaches your managers all the right skills to lead a top team. So they feel equipped and confident, effectively managing Top Teams.
"We promoted him because he was really good at his job. But now he's struggling. And there are issues in his team."
You hear it ALL the time: people managers are struggling. They're feeling overwhelmed and stressed. How are they supposed to know what they should be doing?!
It's rubbing off onto their teams too. Absence, low engagement, unacceptablele behaviour that isn't managed.
And that's affecting business performance.
People problems -that could have easily have been avoided- are now landing on your HR desk.
Bad managers are costing you money.
Something needs to change, that's clear. Of course they may learn by doing. But it will take long. With (costly) mistakes. People leave because of bad bosses, remember?
Your managers frustrated, team members disengaged and teams that underperform.
Loose - loose - loose.
Do you recognise this? Then it's time to help your managers.
Managing people requires new skills: giving feedback, coaching, delegation. Building a team.
Things you can learn, skills you can train!
Managing people it's a skillset, not an art.
How it just gets worse...
✅ You've got an online learning platform, but no-one is actually completing any courses.
✅ You've tried to hire more experienced people managers, but they are difficult to find and expensive. The internal candidates are missing out and demotivated.
✅ Reason for leaving: "my line manager".
✅ Grievance procedures are getting more common, with cases that could have easily been avoided if they were managed properly.
✅ Absence is increasing. It's costing money.
✅ There are some unacceptable behaviours that need to be managed. Urgently.
✅ Teams are not functioning well because they are missing proper leadership. It's having an effect on business performance.
Just imagine...
Instead of avoiding those difficult conversations, because you worry about what will happen, or trying to address the behaviour without any result, you feel confident because you know how to tackle this.
You feel OK going into this conversation (it will still be a bit scary, but you now know that's normal) knowing that your relationship will still be intact afterwards. Or even better!
You're no longer going to get yourself stuck in an endless conversation. You know how to deal with the reaction of the receiver. They'll understand what you mean. And act on it.
The sky has cleared, you feel relieved. You finally understand where they come from, and you can see that changes are starting to happen. A weight off your shoulders.
You are a better manager. The team gets what they are expecting from you. They respect you.
You know and own the fact that setting boundaries is part of the job and your relationship with team members actually feels more honest.
HOW TO BUILD A BRILLIANT TEAM
A 6 month Team Leadership
training programme
Your managers will learn and practice all the skills that come with leading a team. A bit about them ("all leadership starts with personal leadership"), about building strong relationships with their team members. Think: coaching skills, giving feedback and delegation. But you'll also learn about team dynamics. (yes, people in groups behave differently!). You'll learn all you need to know about how to get the team to take ownership and responsibility and let not everything depend on you.
What are we covering?
✅ That you are normal 🤓 i.e. why it’s so scary to address behaviour
✅ That before giving any feedback, you need to look in the proverbial mirror 🪞
✅ Why people don’t seem to "get" your feedback
✅ How to deal with the reaction of the receiver (which is the tricky bit, really)
✅ That there is a difference between “addressing behaviour” and “giving feedback”
✅ The 5 steps of giving brain-friendly feedback
✅ Practicing and experiencing those 5 steps. It makes all the difference
✅ A super clear Feedback checklist that you can use afterwards
Cameras on, Mute off, Action! 🎬
Pilot Price at £99,=
Ticket sale ends Sunday 25th of June
This pilot price is a one-off because it's our first public training. Get in there now! 💥
At the end of this training programme, you'll have
Confident managers
Knowing a manager has so much impact on team members' engagement can be pretty daunting.
Can you imagine how empowering it'll feel, that you know that your managers have the skills and the confidence to tackle challenges in their teams 💪
Flourishing teams
Great managers deliver great teams.
Better business
Better engagement leads to better business. Higher retention,
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Why this training programme is different
👌 It's a "proper" training programme. Which means practicing, making mistakes and improving. Not just listening whilst going through e-mails.
🤓 Attendees walk away with new skills. Not just knowledge (those two are not the same 😏)
💷 A lot of value, for the attendees AND your business. Think about it: it's not just about competent managers, their teams will benefit too. Effective managers create more engagement, and higher engagement leads to a higher productivity. Teams with great managers generate more revenue. (All shown by research). Win-win-win
😀 It'll be interactive and we'll definitely have a laugh (whilst being serious. Of course). Not a boring webinar whilst they are on MS Teams chat. Or an online training programme "at your own pace" that no-one actually does.
🤝 They'll be working together and practice with their fellow learners, so they expand their network and learn from each other (who all struggle with the same things!). A strong network keeps helps your business.
❤️ Your trainer, Marlies, has lead many (MANY!) teams. She knows what it feels like to lead a team! She'll be using practical and relevant examples.
What others said
Whilst this is a pilot, i.e.our first open for the public training, we've done similar things before.
The post-its are from a 2-hour Feedback workshop.
Average feedback: 9/10 🤩
Claudia, who did a 1:1 Feedback training, gave it a 9 too. She said:
"Clear, practical, emphatic. Left with less fear and loads of tips"
About Marlies
Your trainer is Marlies Butterworth, founder of Spark unlimited .
Marlies has managed every kind of team you can think of. A large team of factory workers, a small team of professionals, project teams (with no formal reporting lines), a large team of managers of managers (of managers). And everything in between.
She knows leading a team is tough. And also rewarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
"I can't make it on the 30th of June, will you plan another date?"
Not for now, but who knows. This is a pilot after all. So you better try and make space in your diary!
Half a day is so long, can't you do a shorter session?
We could, but then there would be no time to practice. And that's what makes ALL the difference. This is a proper training where you walk away with a new skill, not just clever knowledge (you could just read a book). You need a bit of time for that!
I have Zoom fatigue, I am not sure I can cope this long. Will I survive?
I am very convinced you will survive and even enjoy it!! You might even forget the fact you are on Zoom. It will be interactive, we'll have a laugh and you'll be busy. No time to get fatigued!
If I am honest, I think it's my manager who needs this training. What should I do?
You could show it to your manager 😉! But I'd say this is an excellent reason to come yourself. The techniques you'll learn will help you to have a proper conversation with your manager about what they need to change. And still have a good relationship.
Are you going to record the training?
No. I want to make sure everyone feels safe to share their stories and recording the session will not encourage that. You will get a useful handout though, in which you'll find all the information you need.
What if I don't like it?
You get your money back. Simple.
Can I put the training on expenses?
That's a question you need to ask your employer. You will get a proper invoice and you can pay by card, so from that perspective: go for it!
I'd like to do this training with my team/ in my business. Is that possible?
It certainly is! Go to our corporate Training page
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