The Struggle of a New Manager
Lisa’s Story (but it could be Lee, Lennie or whomever!)
Lisa was a top performer, everyone knew it. She consistently exceeded targets, built great client relationships, and was the go-to person for solving problems. So, when a management position opened up, it seemed only natural to promote her.
But the transition wasn’t as smooth as expected.
Lisa quickly realised that being great at her job didn’t mean she was great at leading people. She struggled to delegate, found it awkward to give feedback, and felt overwhelmed trying to keep her team motivated. When conflicts arose, she either avoided them or reacted too strongly, hurting morale instead of strengthening it. Her once-thriving team started to disconnect, and before long, frustration turned into resignations.
Lisa wasn’t failing because she lacked potential. She was failing because she had never been given the tools to lead. And she’s not alone; this is a reality for thousands of new managers across industries.
The Leadership Gap: A Problem Too Big to Ignore
Did you know that 70% of employees feel stressed due to poor management? And that over a third of managers feel stressed because they don’t know how to handle people management challenges?
Businesses often promote top performers into leadership roles, which is a good thing, by the way, but without preparing them for the transition they could be setting them up to fail. Expecting new and developing managers to figure this ‘leadership’ thing out on their own is a long and painful struggle. Leadership is not something people just “pick up.” It’s a skill and one that must be learned.
Without proper training, managers face challenges such as:
Struggling to build trust with their teams
Avoiding difficult conversations or handling them poorly
Failing to motivate their team in a way that lasts
Struggling to create a culture of accountability and growth
The result? Disengaged employees, miscommunication, and missed growth opportunities.
The Solution: Bridging the Leadership Skills Gap
The good news is that leadership can be developed. At Get Vantage, we help managers gain the skills they need to lead with confidence, inspire their teams, and drive business success.
We offer two practical training programmes tailored to different learning needs:
The Empowered Manager Programme
🔹 A deep-dive, hands-on experience designed to build confident, capable managers
🔹 Focuses on real-world leadership skills like communication, motivation, and conflict resolution
Investment: £6000 for up to 5 managers (£650 per additional head, max 10)
Practical Managers Playbook
🔹 A flexible, high-impact online programme covering essential leadership skills
🔹 Designed to give managers quick wins and practical tools they can apply immediately
Investment: £3000 for up to 5 delegates
The Prize: Stronger Managers, Thriving Teams, and a Growing Business
When managers are equipped with the right skills, everything changes:
Clear Communication – They build trust and align teams with clarity
Motivational Leadership – They inspire employees to bring their best every day
Problem-Solving – Challenges turn into growth opportunities
Accountability & Growth – Teams take ownership and continuously improve
Lisa’s story doesn’t have to be your business’s reality. When leaders thrive, teams excel, and the business follows.