Free Guide
Supporting First-Line Managers to Succeed
“70% of the employee experience is shaped by their line manager — yet many are promoted without the tools to lead well.”
(Source: ILM / CIPD)
A Practical Guide for HR and Business Leaders
Being a team leader or first-line manager isn’t easy, especially without the right support.
If you’ve ever felt that your supervisors were “thrown in at the deep end,” you’re not alone. Many are promoted for their technical ability but haven’t had the chance to build the people skills that leadership demands.
That’s where this guide comes in.
We’ve put together a resource that highlights the six most common challenges first-line managers face and what can be done to help them thrive. It’s full of practical tools, honest insights, and simple steps you can take to strengthen your leadership pipeline.
You’ll find:
The 6 leadership pitfalls many new managers fall into and how to avoid them
Real-world examples, tools, and questions you can use straight away
A simple Skills Gap Assessment to help you reflect on your current capability
Whether you're in HR, learning and development, or any business leadership role, this guide is designed to help you support your people and create a more engaged, resilient workforce.
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At Keyturn, we’ve worked with hundreds of organisations across manufacturing, logistics, engineering and construction. One thing that comes up time and again? The need to better support first-line leaders, those often caught between frontline demands and leadership expectations.
We hope this guide gives you some useful food for thought, and maybe even a few new ideas to try out with your own team.
If you’d like to chat through the ideas or explore how we might support your managers further, feel free to get in touch there’s no pressure.
Telephone: 01788 815500
Email: cheryl.shepherd@keyturn.co.uk