The development program for
middle-managers that makes a lasting impact.
1 out of every 2 employees quit their job because of their manager. Learn how to make your managers a reason for talent to stay.
According to a McKinsey study, 80% of managers feel unsupported by their organization to be the best manager they can be. Your managers can propel your organization forward, but they can also hold you back. Investing in your managers is proven to give your organization a 23% boost in productivity.
Don't wait, invest in your middle managers today.
74% of managers are not equipped to lead change and transformation in their organization, as found in a study done by Gartner. On top of that, the Chartered Management Institute discovered that only 27% of workers describe their manager as 'highly effective'.
You can help your middle managers do better.
A short introduction of The Manager Pivot™.
The best manager tools combined for your organization into one program.
Program implementation possible in English, Dutch, and German.
The opportunity for middle managers.
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Middle Manager is the #1 job role in the bottom 5% of job satisfaction.
Based on a study using data from more than 320,000 employees in various organizations. You can’t expect a group that struggles to lead your organization’s transformation. (Source: Society for Human Resource Management)
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82% of all managers have not had leadership training.
Imagine how much better your organization’s strategy would land if you invested in your middle managers leadership capabilities. (Source: The Chartered Management Institute)
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Only 15% of workers who rate their manager as ineffective, feel valued and appreciated by their organization.
This jumps to 72% when they work with a manager they rate as effective. Act now to increase employee engagement. (Source: The Chartered Management Institute)
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Only 56% of all workers believe their organization's strategy is the right one for success.
Middle managers are essential to foster dialogue about the direction of the organization and help workers feel connected and included. (Source: The Institute of Internal Communication)
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Workplace relations account for 39% of employee job satisfaction.
86% of workers' satisfaction with interpersonal ties at work is connected to relationship with management. Middle managers are pivotal for your talent to feel satisfied in your organization. (Source: McKinsey)
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70% of the variance in team engagement is determined solely by the manager.
This is why you need to invest in your middle managers. (Source: Gallup based on 25 million completed CliftonStrengths assessments)
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33% of middle managers don't feel fulfilled in theirjob.
75% is looking for a new role, or are open for new opportunities. This is a massive risk for your organization’s manager talent and knowledge retention. (Source: Ceridian)
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Organizations that invest in manager and leadership programs see a 23% increase in organizational performance.
Employee engagement goes up by 32% on average as well. A targeted investment in your managers can boost productivity. (Source: The Chartered Management Institute)
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The #1 aspect that creates the conditions for high-performing teams is psychological safety.
#2 is a culture of shared thinking. Middle managers can take control of team culture, if you enable them. (Source: Google Research, CIPD)
Based on real life hands-on experience.
“The experience that I have had with Erwin in our mentoring sessions, has meant an essential change in my role as people manager. Through these sessions, Erwin has taught me to manage the issues that I wanted to improve such as engagement with the team, time management, and how to take the maximum potential of my team. Additionally, I remark his brilliant communication skills, wide knowledge about leadership and a very nice personality. I strongly recommend to work with him”
Itxaso Etxebarria, Customer Service Manager, Wolters Kluwer
“I had the pleasure to work with Erwin closely at Microsoft. He helped me many times as an amazing facilitator on strategic planning and team collaboration for my organization. And no surprise that he ended up leading one of our most innovative and fast growing teams in my org. His approach captures the skills he gained on team building and team impact in the context of remote hybrid work.”
Marianne Rolling, Vice President Global Systems Integrators, Microsoft
“Throughout my 25 years with Microsoft, I've crossed paths with many people, and Erwin truly stands out as one of the brightest and kindest individuals I've had the fortune to meet.
- An exceptional ability for breaking down complex business issues through analysis & synthesis
- A great team leader who knows just how to connect with his team members, motivating and guiding us toward meaningful business outcomes with a clear focus on OKRs.
- A deeply human-centric leadership style; being in Erwin's team has been a rewarding professional experience as you have the chance to contribute, learn, develop and enjoy a great team and leadership spirit at the same time.
In short, getting the opportunity to work and partner with Erwin is something you'd be incredibly fortunate to experience!”
Fotis Draganidis, Senior Account Director, Microsoft