‘Management is doing things right; Leadership is doing the right things.’ – Peter Drucker
The line between managers and leaders is very thin. Yet turning your managers into leaders is no easy feat. Good leaders do more than just managing tasks. They take ownership and inspire others to work toward a common goal.

But here’s the good news! It is possible to turn your managers into leaders through training. If you are planning to train your managers into leaders, the first step is to identify the traits that make a good leader different from the average manager. So before you rent training room or rent classroom for training your managers, read here a few tips on how to provide leadership training to your managers.

1. Help them improve their communication skills

Communication forms the basis of all human activity and endeavor. Make sure your training program focuses on improving the communication skills of your managers. The instructor or mentor must engage them with questions and resolve any queries arising therefrom. They may also engage your managers in group learning as this will help improve their inter-personal communication.

2. Choose the right mentor

Training your managers is different than training your employees. Unlike your new hires, your managers would probably be reluctant to learn from anyone. So choosing the right mentors is crucial. Look for industry experts or highly experienced mentors. Also, make sure the mentor is easily approachable and has a friendly attitude. Informal communication should be spread across formal spaces. This will not only create a wholesome environment but make the sessions interesting.

3. Give feedback

Teaching and instruction, if done at optimum, can only be gauged through feedback.
Feedback not only inspires the learners but also points to the direction where they may tread for better results. Feedback must have empathy, consideration and kindness.

Finally, create a lively, learning environment. You may want to use social games and other group driven fun-filled activities to make learning more fun and enjoyable.