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Women Manager of the Year
Celebrating the woman manager who gets the very best from her team
About this category
Women Manager of the Year celebrates a woman manager whose team delivers outstanding results because of how she leads them. She sets clear goals, supports and develops her people, and creates a team others want to join. Judges look at the results her team has achieved and the difference she has made to the people in it.
Eligibility
- Open to women-identifying individuals who manage a team, function or department
- Any sector and any organisation size
- First-line, middle and senior managers are all eligible
Judging criteria
- Team results: targets met and performance improved
- People development: coaching, training and progression of her team
- Engagement: morale, retention and team culture
- Problem solving: how she has handled challenges or change
Qualitative criteria
- Supportive and fair
- Clear communicator
- Leads by example
- Brings out the best in people
Metrics
- Team targets and KPIs achieved
- Staff retention and engagement
- Team members promoted or developed
- Improvements or projects delivered
Additional criteria
- Achievements should fall mainly within the last three years
- Team testimonials strengthen an entry
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