Benefits Think The training managers need to be better people leaders

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Too many new managers don’t receive adequate leadership training. In fact, a Gallup poll found only 40% of managers in the U.S. feel their developmental needs are being met. Many feel uncomfortable giving and receiving feedback, so they avoid having these necessary conversations.

Today’s workers expect more frequent feedback from their leaders. There are now five generations in the workforce, and in order to retain and develop this complex workforce they need to be talked to and coached much more often. That being said, even managers who hold weekly one on ones need reminders and guidance around how to conduct these crucial conversations.

Doug Dennerline
CEO

Doug Dennerline is chief executive officer at Betterworks.


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