The 1 Thing Your Manager Training Program Is Missing

In 2022, researchers from “The Fun Theory” transformed a subway staircase into a working piano. Over a short period of time, 66% more people chose to take the stairs instead of using the escalator. What does that have to do with manager training? Learning and applying new skills can be challenging. It can feel like a “walk up the stairs” for managers to attend lengthy training programs, let alone apply their learning to work. But what happens when we make learning fun?

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Building Trust at Work Through Play

“Trust is not a default. It is work and it is intentional. It is structured and it is disciplined.” Rex Miller , Author & Culture Change Expert

“We need to build trust in your team to get more done.” Perhaps you’ve heard your Leader say this at some point.  It’s easy to say, but hard to do. And you’re not alone.

According to  PwC’s Annual Global CEO survey, in 2017, across industries, levels of distrust at work have climbed to 55%. And CEOs aren’t the only ones feeling the tension: one in three employees surveyed don’t trust their manager.

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