Pathway 2: Expanding capacity
Why expanding capacity is important as a middle manager
Expanding capacity allows middle managers to handle growing demands while maintaining quality services and ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently.
It improves delegation, communication, and problem-solving, effective workload management while supporting staff well-being, building resilience, and ensuring high-quality care for children.
Enhancing your skills sets an example of continuous improvement, creating a more adaptable, efficient team and leading to better outcomes for children and families.
Benefits of expanding capacity as a middle manager
Improved team performance
Delegating effectively reduces workloads and keeps staff engaged, leading to higher productivity and better outcomes for children and families.
Strengthened leadership through change
Building trust and confidence during times of change allows managers to guide their teams with clarity, stability, and effective decision-making.
Enhanced team resilience
Building a resilient workforce helps handle challenges without burnout, promoting long-term well-being and maintaining high-quality care.
Continuous professional development
Encouraging growth and learning within the team encourages adaptability and innovation, enabling better responses to changing needs and improved service delivery.
Failing to expand capacity leads to decreased team performance, inefficient resource use, and missed growth opportunities, all of which affect morale, quality, and adaptability.
Over to you
Spend 10 minutes reflecting on one of these questions:
- In what areas do you feel limited in supporting your team, and how could expanding your capacity help address this?
- What skills or resources do you need to develop to better manage your responsibilities and team?
You can use the ‘Why expanding capacity is important as a practice middle manager’ section in your 4C leadership capability framework action plan for this activity.
Published: 30 January 2025
Last updated: 30 January 2025