Manager Spotlight: Real Voices From the Midpoint of Management Essentials
Overview
At Oxygen, we believe in checking in; not just at the finish line, but throughout the journey. That’s why halfway through each Management Essentials cohort, we ask managers to share their honest feedback. It’s a chance to celebrate early wins, make real-time improvements, and capture the momentum our participants are building.
For our current cohort, the message was clear: the program is making a difference right now.
Key Takeaways
Relevance is high: 90% of participants say the course content is very or extremely relevant to their role.
Immediate application: 97% have already applied what they’ve learned in their day-to-day management.
Instructor excellence: 88% rate the instructor’s teaching style as excellent.
Homework pays off: 94% found the assignments helpful for their role and team
Positive experience: 85% rated their learning so far as good or excellent
The Midpoint Pulse: How We Measure Impact Before Graduation
Managers aren’t just absorbing concepts—they’re actively putting them to work:
Relevance is translating into action: 90% say the content is very or extremely relevant, and 97% have already applied new skills like restructuring one-on-ones, improving delegation, and using feedback frameworks.
Engagement is high: 88% rate the instructor’s teaching style as excellent, highlighting the interactive format and practical examples.
Homework is sticking: 94% found assignments helpful, often citing them as the bridge between learning and real-world application.
Taken together, these results show that by the midpoint, participants aren’t just learning—they’re leading differently, and their teams are already feeling the benefits.
In Their Words: Managers Share Real Changes They’ve Made
The most inspiring part of mid-course feedback isn’t the percentages. It’s the proof that skills are taking root in day-to-day work:
“This course helps you re-evaluate yourself and reconnect with your purpose as a leader.”
“I switched the way I run my daily huddles and one-on-ones to apply the course learnings.”
“It’s given me practical tools to handle delegation, build ownership with my direct reports, and give effective feedback.”
“Positive feedback, LUV, and clear delegation have been game-changers.”
These changes don’t just benefit the individual manager. They ripple through their teams, creating better communication, stronger trust, and clearer expectations.
Why This Feedback Matters
Checking in at the halfway mark isn’t just about gathering praise—it’s about ensuring the program continues to meet managers where they are. This feedback tells us:
Which tools and frameworks are proving most useful in real workplaces.
Where participants are hungry for more depth or practice.
How we can make the final half of the program even more impactful.
For managers, it’s also a moment to pause, reflect, and recognize how far they’ve already come.
What’s Next for This Cohort
In the weeks ahead, these managers will deepen their skills in:
Cultivating a coaching skillset
Providing feedback that fosters growth and accountability
Navigating team conflict
Focusing on how to build a high-performance culture
Caring for their teams and maintaining peak performance
Building their go-forward Manager Action Plan (MAP)™
The progress so far makes one thing clear: the second half of the program will build on a solid foundation, and the biggest results are still to come.
Want to see this kind of transformation on your team?
Our next Management Essentials cohort starts soon.
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