As our client, a large manufacturing company, continued to expand, many newly promoted managers lacked a clear understanding of how the business operated and how their leadership impacted performance. While they excelled in their technical and operational roles, they struggled with connecting their daily decisions to profitability, efficiency, and team engagement. Leadership identified the need for a structured development program to help these managers transition successfully into their new roles.
Solution:
To address this challenge, the company partnered with Advantexe to implement the Accelerating Business Success training program. This half-day virtual program was designed to help new managers build essential business acumen and leadership skills, ensuring they had the tools to make better, more aligned business decisions and effectively lead their teams.
A key component of the program was a digital business simulation, where participants stepped into the role of product manager responsible for balancing commercial operations, cost management, and team engagement. Through this interactive experience, new managers gained hands-on learning in:
- Understanding Business Fundamentals – How companies generate revenue and manage costs
- Profitability and Cost Control – Making decisions on expenses, process improvements, and resource allocation to drive financial success.
- Leading People Effectively – Navigating the transition from individual contributor to leader, including coaching employees, managing performance, and fostering collaboration.
- Strategic Decision-Making – Recognizing how day-to-day choices impact the company’s long-term profitability and growth.
Results:
By integrating the Accelerating Business Success program into their new manager development strategy, the company strengthened business acumen and leadership capabilities across the target group. The simulation-centric learning approach provided managers with a real-world case study to apply key concepts in a risk-free environment. Key outcomes included:
- Improved Financial Understanding, with a 45% increase in participants' ability to interpret financial reports and cost structures.
- More Effective Leadership, as managers developed stronger skills in coaching, feedback, and team motivation.
- Enhanced Strategic Thinking, with managers making more informed decisions that aligned with business objectives.
- Greater Operational Efficiency, as managers optimized workflows and resource allocation to improve productivity.
By investing in the development of its new and early career managers, the company positioned itself for continued success, ensuring that leadership at every level was equipped to drive business growth and team performance.