Bridging the Gap:
Strategies for Improving Manager and Employee Relations

Details

  • Presentation Length: 60-mins / 90-mins / Half Day
  • Participant Numbers: 15-500+
  • Virtual and In-person options available
  • Sessions can be recorded for internal use
  • Onsite training available globally: North & South America, EMEIA, APAC, LATAM
  • Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, and Malay.

Introduction

Strong relationships between managers and employees are essential for a positive and productive workplace. Unfortunately, misunderstandings and miscommunications can often lead to strained relationships and decreased performance.

In this presentation, we will explore strategies for improving management and employee relations, to help create a more positive and collaborative work environment.

Toolkit

(included in 90-min and Half Day sessions)

  • Comprehensive guide to improving manager and employee relations
  • Communication templates and resources
  • Conflict resolution techniques and strategies
  • Tools for building trust and respect
  • Navigating difficult conversations resources
  • Metrics for measuring the success of relationship-building initiatives

Content Outline

  • Understanding the importance of strong manager and employee relationships
  • Identifying common challenges in manager and employee relationships
  • Strategies for effective communication between managers and employees
  • Building trust and respect between managers and employees
  • Developing conflict resolution skills
  • Navigating difficult conversations with employees
  • Measuring the success of manager and employee relationship initiatives

Practical exercises

(included in 90-min and Half Day sessions)

  • Active Listening Exercise – Participants will engage in an active listening exercise to help improve communication skills.
  • Trust-Building Exercise – Participants will work in pairs to develop trust-building skills and strategies.
  • Conflict Resolution Role Play – Participants will engage in a role-playing exercise to develop conflict resolution skills.

Frameworks

(included in Half-Day sessions)

  • Situational Leadership Model – Participants will learn about the Situational Leadership Model and how it can be applied to manager and employee relationships.
  • The 4 Rs of Conflict Resolution – Participants will learn about the 4 Rs of conflict resolution (recognize, respond, resolve, and reflect) and how to apply them in the workplace.
  • Difficult Conversations Framework – Participants will learn about a framework for navigating difficult conversations, including preparation, engagement, and follow-up.

Conclusion

By prioritizing strong manager and employee relationships and implementing strategies to improve communication, build trust, and resolve conflicts, businesses can help create a more positive and productive work environment for all employees.