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Are You Training Your Managers?

By Sarah Waple on Feb 15, 2024 9:30:00 AM

Recently, I had the opportunity to assist a client in the search for a new sales manager for their team. This role required a seasoned professional with years of experience in sales management to provide strong leadership. As I began interviewing candidates, I added two new questions to our standard set: 1. Why did you become a manager? and 2. What training did you receive when you became a manager?

To my surprise, many candidates became managers simply because they had reached the peak of their current roles or were promoted internally without much consideration for their managerial capabilities. Furthermore, most of them had received little to no formal training in management, relying instead on self-initiated professional development or trial and error to navigate their new responsibilities.

This lack of investment in managerial training is concerning, considering the critical role that sales managers play within a company. Without proper support and training, new managers may struggle to meet the expectations of their roles, leading to potential performance issues and turnover.

Investing in manager training not only benefits the individual but also the company as a whole. Proper training can help new managers transition successfully into their roles, improve communication skills, understand the expectations of their positions, make effective decisions that consider both individuals and the team, and navigate organizational changes smoothly.

Recognizing the importance of manager training, we are excited to announce the launch of a Sales Manager training program starting on March 13. This program includes monthly remote classes from March to August, online supplemental classes, and one-on-one coaching sessions with our expert, Charlie. If you are interested in enrolling your managers in this program, please contact Sarah Waple to schedule a fact-finding call.

By investing in the development of your managers, you can help cultivate strong leaders who will contribute to the success and growth of your organization.

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We’re Back Again! West Chester Training Starting Soon

By Sarah Waple on Oct 3, 2023 3:52:13 PM

It has been three years since we were able to offer a local to Growth Dynamics High-Performance Sales Program and we are pleased to say that run ends NOW.

Starting on October 5, Charlie Hauck, lead trainer and partner at Growth Dynamics, will be back where he belongs in front of business development pros looking to refine and improve their sales process.

We know our program works, but what company would advertise their class and say anything different?

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Fast Tip Friday: Stop Chasing the Horizon

By Charlie Hauck on Dec 16, 2022 7:00:00 AM

 

There are a lot of people who are dominant, driven, perfectionist, say they're never satisfied, in some cases, they're type A personalities, but in some cases, there are also people that if everything isn't perfect, they're never going to be quite happy. This is a message to those people in particular, but I think all of us can get caught up in this game of chasing the horizon.

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Fast Tip Friday: Watch Your Language

By Charlie Hauck on Sep 23, 2022 7:15:00 AM

 

Hey, I've got kind of an offbeat topic to talk to you about today. Real quickly, I want to bring up this idea of what we call, "wishy-washy" language.

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Fast Tip Friday: Secret from a Sales Trainer

By Charlie Hauck on Mar 25, 2022 10:48:22 AM

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Pandemic Lesson: Be Willing To Change

By Sarah Waple on Jan 11, 2022 10:18:17 AM

There are so many lessons that have been taught to us, learned by us and in some cases, forced upon us.  

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Coffee and Coaching Nov. 5

By Sarah Waple on Oct 13, 2020 12:40:31 PM

We have come to love our virtual Coffee and Coaching events! We were a little unsure of how these once in-person events would translate into online conversations, but we have learned that online gives more people the option to join group. 

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Save The Date: August 4

By Sarah Waple on Jul 15, 2020 9:48:55 AM

Topics: Coaching event
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It's Not A Conditions Problem

By Sarah Waple on Jun 28, 2020 8:47:23 PM

We've all heard it before- it's the market conditions that are making it hard for me to __________. Fill in that blank with any of your favorite or least favorite sales challenges- setting appointments, prospecting, closing, shipping, getting PO's, sending quotes or finding projects to quote. 

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Coffee and Coaching: May 5

By Sarah Waple on Apr 29, 2020 12:03:00 PM

It's on, but you make your own coffee

We have grown to really enjoy our Coffee and Coaching events since a class full of students suggested we hold them. 

Topics: Coaching event
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