The Sticky From The Inside Podcast

The Forgotten Engagement Key


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Despite the focus, energy and money spent on employee engagement, many companies have struggled to move the dial.  The growth in hybrid and remote working has exacerbated the situation too. Though there are organisations out there bucking the trend.  One such place is NAHL Group.  Andy Goram chats to Marcus Lamont, Group People Officer, about how they have reversed this trend.  Marcus reveals the not-so-secret sauce to their success is a focus on the often forgotten group in an organisation - the line managers.  Marcus shares the deeply practical ways they have increased their engagement and productivity while repositioning the business and moving to a 70% hybrid and remote model. 

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Key Takeaways
  • Unlock the key to reinvigorating your team's passion and commitment in a changing work environment.
  • The secrets to leading, inspiring and motivating your line managers to do the same with their teams.
  • How to build trust in hybrid and remote working environments.
  • The power of soft-skill focused team manager training programmes. 
  • How to build, grow and maintain an enabling, positive culture no matter where people are located.

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    Key Moments

    The key moments in this episode are:

    00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside

    00:01:12 - Employee Engagement Challenges
    00:03:50 - The Power of Team Managers
    00:04:37 - Marcus Lamont's Background
    00:07:19 - Transformation at NAHL Group
    00:15:08 - Focusing on Team Leaders for Business Improvement
    00:16:45 - Overlooked Group of Managers
    00:21:27 - Challenges Faced by Team Managers
    00:23:49 - The Pathway to Leadership Program
    00:26:40 - Overcoming Resistance to Change
    00:29:04 - The Power of Little Marginal Gains
    00:31:08 - The Silver Bullet: Team Leaders
    00:33:47 - Building Trust within the Organization
    00:36:48 - Empowerment and Accountability
    00:40:14 - Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work
    00:43:19 - Importance of Maintaining Relationships
    00:43:59 - Pitfalls of Remote and Hybrid Work
    00:44:58 - Human Needs in the Workplace
    00:45:26 - Three Pearls of Wisdom
    00:47:20 - Conclusion and Farewell

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    Useful Links
    Follow Marcus Lamont on LinkedIn here
    Follow NAHL on LinkedIn here
    Find The Trusted Executive book by John Blakey here
    Find an overview of the 9 Habits of Trust here
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