Are your Area Managers performing as well as they should? In the ever-evolving landscape of multi-store organisations, it’s crucial to regularly evaluate the performance of your Area Managers. Are they truly operating at their peak, or are there hidden inefficiencies…
When is it time for Area Manager Coaching? What to look out for. Their ability to lead and develop their teams directly impacts store performance, customer satisfaction, and overall business growth. As such, it’s essential to recognise when they may…
Spotting Future Talent: Nurturing Talent in Your Multistore Network I’m a huge Springboks fan and can’t help but marvel, like most of the country, at how Rassie Erasmus has built a lineage of amazing rugby players over the last 7…
Download my free Time Management Tool in this edition. As an Area Manager, your days are packed. Meetings, emails, and store visits fill your schedule. But amidst the chaos, valuable time slips away. The culprit? Interruptions. From constant notifications to…
Let’s face it. The days of leisurely sipping coffee while planning your day are long gone for most Area Managers. It’s a constant balancing act of meetings, emails, store visits, and unexpected crises. You’ve probably uttered the phrase, “Where did…
As an Area Manager, you’re the captain navigating a fleet of stores. You ensure brand consistency, operational efficiency, and ultimately, the success of your entire region. But let’s face it, the current climate can feel like a hurricane at sea.…
Feeling Like You’re Running in Circles? The Power of Goal Setting Ever feel like your Area Managers are constantly busy, putting out fires and reacting to daily challenges, but somehow progress towards long-term goals feels sluggish? You’re not alone. In…
In the fast-paced world of franchising, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. New customer trends, technological advancements, and economic shifts all necessitate adaptation. However, implementing new processes or strategies across a vast network of franchise outlets can be surprisingly…
As an Area Manager, you are failing if you are just a box ticker. The role of the Area Manager is to add value, not just audit reports With pressures of the economy, load shedding (writing this blog while there…
As a Regional Manager or an Area Manager, your visits to stores should be focused on improving store performance. Often, I see area managers visiting stores with absolutely “no purpose or why” other than ticking off their checklist to say…
