Recent research from Cranfield School of Management released in February 2010, has found that effective implementation of Investors in People is a key driver when determining the performance of managers. The study analysed financial performance information from Companies House, case studies and a survey of over 400 employers. This independent report concluded that working with Investors in People increases profitability by enhancing managerial skills, knowledge and experience, improving the effectiveness of management development practices and increasing the performance of managers.

Delivering real results
How can your leadership team ensure managers have the capability they need to bring the organisations vision to life? The role of junior and middle managers is often vital here. They are regularly at the front line, expected to translate the vision into reality, plus motivate their team to deliver results.

Investors in People’s approach features four key areas that will improve management capabilities for organisations of all sizes and sectors:

• A strong organisational learning culture which is reflected in values that encourage learning, development and innovation

• Effective managerial development practices that increase job satisfaction and motivation; reduce employee turnover; reduce employees’ stress levels and improve succession planning

• High-performance managerial conditions, for example, clarity of role and performance expectations alongside performance feedback or availability of appropriate resources

• Suitable levels of managerial discretion or autonomy that give managers the freedom and opportunities to use and develop their own judgement

Click here to access the Managing Capabilities and Performance report