management

Strategies, tools and best practices to develop and support your managers

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Our mission: to provide corporate HR teams with a comprehensive compilation of resources to strengthen managers' skills and leadership. From online training to webinars, tools, templates and feedback from other managers, our diverse selection is designed to support your managers at every stage of their journey.

Adopting the right tools

In the complex and dynamic world of team management, having the right tools at your disposal is essential for successful navigation. 

• The Off-Road Manager's toolbox offers a valuable collection of a dozen tools, perfectly suited to both first-time managers and veterans, to overcome everyday challenges with ease.
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• Similarly, Auto1 Group's innovative approach to manager training goes far beyond conventional theories. By desacralizing professional training, Auto1 Group places its employees at the heart of the learning process, extracting them from their comfort zone through facilitation, co-development and solid pedagogical expertise.
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• Finally, Yousign also recognizes the crucial importance of tools for managers, and provides them with effective solutions. Marion Ravut, their Head Of PMM, shares the secrets of their approach with Claudio Vandi, underlining Yousign's commitment to providing quality tools to support managers' success.

Create a caring environment where everyone feels listened to and valued

Creating a caring and inclusive environment where each individual feels listened to and valued is essential to fostering collaboration and productivity within a team. 

• In the podcast "Les Pieds dans le plat", hosted by Claudio Vandi, Augustin Tiberghien explores the link between empathy and management, highlighting the importance of this human quality in leadership. By sharing his expertise, Tiberghien offers valuable advice on how to embed empathy in management, while delineating boundaries that should not be crossed.
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• Meanwhile, in another captivating episode, Claudio Vandi invites Jessica Clouvel Burel to discuss collaboration with diverse profiles. Using methods such as Process Com', MBTI and Bono Hats, Burel demonstrates how these tools can serve as a springboard for more effective management. By highlighting the importance of understanding and adapting to the different personalities within a team, she offers valuable insights into fostering a harmonious and productive work environment.

Hybrid manager

In the constantly evolving era of remote working, mastering the art of managing remote teams has become an essential skill for managers. 

• Axa stands out by offering its managers the keys to success in this hybrid context, focusing on three crucial dimensions: cohesion, communication and coaching. Florence Chamaillard's inspiring testimony highlights this strategic approach to supporting and developing remote leadership skills.
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• In addition, effective remote recruitment is concisely discussed in four steps, highlighting the importance of fundamentals in assessing candidates' technical and behavioral skills.
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• In addition, to keep the team engaged in a hybrid environment, meaningful rituals are presented as more effective alternatives to traditional virtual coffee shops.
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• Finally, for managers looking to create a roadmap and steer remote activity, best practices are available to facilitate self-management and empower everyone, while offering managers a global vision. These valuable resources offer a comprehensive guide to successfully navigating the world of remote management.

Managing in an uncertain environment

In a constantly changing environment, being a leader in the face of uncertainty requires a combination of essential skills. The following resources offer valuable support to managers seeking to successfully navigate through periods of change and instability:

• The Numa Change Toolkit focuses on developing the potential of each manager so that they can not only understand the vision of change, but also communicate it effectively to their teams. It offers practical tips for mobilizing team members and managing resistance constructively.
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• "What corporate culture should be spread to manage continuous change?" explores the critical importance of company culture in managing continuous change. It offers food for thought on how to cultivate a culture that fosters adaptation and innovation, creating an environment conducive to success in the face of uncertainty.
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• "The role of the manager in the face of change": this resource highlights the central role of the manager in change management. By highlighting the skills and qualities needed to effectively guide teams through uncertain times, it offers a practical guide for managers who want to take on this challenge with confidence.
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• "Comment développer sa posture managériale et réagir bien aux imprévus ?" offers valuable advice on developing a solid managerial posture and the ability to react appropriately to the unexpected. It enables leaders to strengthen their resilience and adaptability, two essential qualities for successfully dealing with uncertainty. By combining these resources, leaders can acquire the tools and skills they need to thrive in constantly changing environments.

Continuous team development

In the quest for effective leadership, it's vital to develop your teams on an ongoing basis by establishing the right rituals. 

• To do this, three managerial tips are invaluable when conducting an annual review: listen actively to understand employees' needs and aspirations, set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound) goals to drive engagement and progression, and finally, offer constructive feedback to fuel professional growth.
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• The role of the manager is constantly changing. In order to adapt to these challenges, adopting a manager-coach posture becomes essential to promote the growth and development of your team. To excel in this demanding role, it is imperative to master a set of essential skills. These skills go far beyond just managing tasks on a daily basis; They encompass fundamental aspects of communication, leadership and human relationship management. In this article, Discover the 7 essential skills of a manager coach.
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• Companies such as Decathlon Digital and Janssen have implemented commendable initiatives in this area. Decathlon Digital is known for the development of continuous feedback, thus promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Janssen, on the other hand, stands out for its mastery of the first managerial rituals, underlining the importance of solid foundations for effective team management.
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• Resources such as"Les essentiels du Manager Développeur","Développement continu : améliorer vos entretiens annuels" and"Guide pratique pour préparer l'entretien annuel" provide practical tools and strategies to guide managers in establishing beneficial rituals. 

In the final analysis, well-established rituals are the foundation on which a high-performance, happy team is built.

Managing complex situations and developing managerial courage

Faced with the complex challenges of the professional world, it's crucial for managers to develop a courageous posture and know how to handle delicate situations with confidence. 

• Resources such as "How to develop your managerial posture and react well to the unexpected?" and "Recruitment, conflict management, what place for intuition?" offer practical advice to strengthen these essential skills. They highlight the importance of assertiveness and self-confidence in making difficult decisions and managing tensions.
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• The Numa Resource Kit on Managing Emotions and Conflict equips managers with the right tools and methods to address these more complex situations.
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• NUMA & MAIF's initiatives to develop managers' assertiveness so that they can assert themselves in their role are a perfect illustration of this need. 

By drawing on these resources, managers can acquire the skills they need to successfully navigate through stressful situations and conflicts, while cultivating courageous and effective leadership.

Master the fundamentals of management 

For all managers, mastering the fundamentals of management is essential to success in their role. 

Companies such as Aon, Bouygues Telecom, Digitaleo and Gamned! recognize the importance of this aspect and offer valuable resources to support new managers in their development. Aon distinguishes itself by providing essential skills to their new managers, offering a solid foundation for their professional progression. Similarly, Bouygues Telecom focuses on the success of the first years of management, providing tools and practical advice to help new managers adapt and thrive in their new role. Digitaleo focuses on creating a common foundation of managerial skills, while Gamned! specializes in management fundamentals training, enabling managers to develop the skills they need to make informed decisions, inspire their teams and achieve their goals. 

Practical strategies to accompany and support your managers

The concerns that weigh on the shoulders of managers are always more numerous and difficult to reconcile. Managing teams in a hybrid way, increasing pressure to achieve ambitious goals within tight deadlines, maintaining good team dynamics... What exactly are the tensions that managers face? Discover the synthesis of the 4 tensions and the key skills to develop to support your managers so that they gain peace of mind on a daily basis