Regional Support Manager Review

Supporting the Regional Business Director. Looking at ways to improve branch but working costs, savings and improving sales. Doing branch and staff reviews to find training needs.

I am a stronger leader, have more confidence in my findings and decisions. A better understanding of finances, costs, EBITDA and OPEX.

I am lucky to have a great mentor in my line manager. He understands and supports my course and offers advice and points me in the right direction. Admittedly, with Covid and running branches lean at the moment. Time has become factor that i struggle with. But my Tutor is understanding and i complete the tasks that he asks. I enjoy the course and i'm looking forward to it being a feather in my cap.

Its structured really well. Great that my tutor lays it down for me and say X needs doing by the next chat. It provides me with focus and a deadline to work to. I prefer this way. I can study while at work, time depending. and my line manger is a great help.

My line mangers supports my course and we work in allowances for me to catch up with work, conduct my meetings with my tutor. i know i can go through this with him and he will guide me forward. He also shares more information with me to see what i understand and what decision i would make.

i get whatever support i need. I have asked to double check or sanity check a piece to make sure i'm on the right track and that i have understood it correctly. He has a very supportive tone and attitude and i feel encouraged not to fail and let him down.

Its early days in the course. But i will have a better understanding on different leadership types, ways to manage different people and teams. It will also give me more confidence on my skills.

I would always attended our meetings and was at a stage of presenting parts and getting others involved. Social events have all been postponed due to COVID. As a family man- I spend time at home with my partners children helping then with homework and craft projects.

Yes

Its easily laid out. Tutor is laid back and easy to talk to. It works around my current commitments even if my time gets changed around, they understand that it happens in business and we work around it.

Make sure you have support of your company. It can be easier to do while in a work environment rather than home. Also, a mentor in the field you're studying as you can get different views. There is no such thing as a stupid question.