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In this week's newsletter, we continue with the theme of how to build better managers.


Addressing areas of improvement and skills gaps can help you evolve as a manager and to better support your team. You will find a wide variety of tools and resources to help you find your areas of development in our Content Hub.


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How do we build better managers?


In this podcast we discuss:


  • Evidence-based approaches to improving manager capability
  • How Mindtools factored this evidence into our product design
  • An example of a custom management programme that made a measurable difference to manager capabilities.  

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Training Needs Assessment


In this article, we discuss how to complete a Training Needs Assessment (also known as a Training Needs Analysis) so managers can avoid wasting time and resources training team members who don't need the training. 


Find out how to gain a better understanding of the training needs of your team by signing up to access the full article.

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Member Exclusive Content

What extra content can you receive on similar topics when you become a member?


  • Self-assessment: How Good Are Your Management Skills?

  • Article: Personal SWOT Analysis

  • Skillbook: Personal SWOT Analysis

  • Article: The Conscious Competence Ladder

  • Member podcast: Pain Points Podcast - Self-Awareness

  • Member podcast: Pain Points Podcast - Fearless Feedback

  • Member newsletter article: How Do I Identify My Strengths as a Manager?

  • Member newsletter article: You Just Became a Manager... Now What?


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