How to Actually Support Your Managers (Hint: Not with a PDF)

Being a manager today isn’t easy.

You’re expected to coach, lead, motivate, check in, check up, resolve conflict, give feedback, run 1:1s, deliver results… and somewhere in there, actually do your own job.

And yet, many companies “support” their managers with a one-off training session and a dusty PDF in the HR folder.

It’s not enough. And it never was.

In this post, we’ll break down why managers are under more pressure than ever — and what real support looks like in high-performing teams.

1. The modern manager’s role is harder than ever.

Managers are the glue in every organisation. They’re the ones translating strategy into action. They’re responsible for team morale, delivery, growth, and retention.

But in a world of hybrid work, rapid change, and rising expectations, many managers are overwhelmed and under-supported.

They’re not bad managers. They’re underprepared managers.

And that creates:

• Inconsistent feedback

• Missed development opportunities

• Low trust and high turnover

2. Real support isn’t a document, it’s a system.

You can’t build great managers on theory alone. They need practical tools and systems that guide them in real time.

What support actually looks like:

• Coaching prompts that help them ask better questions in 1:1s

• Contextual visibility into their team’s goals, feedback, and engagement

• Clarity on how to give performance reviews that feel fair, not forced

It’s not about adding more admin, it’s about removing guesswork.

3. Tools like Frankli give managers superpowers.

Imagine this: A manager logs into Frankli. They see who’s due feedback. They’re guided through a 1:1 with smart prompts. They view goal progress, praise, and concerns, all in one place. No guesswork. No scattered notes. No awkward “how are things going?” chats.

That’s what manager enablement looks like.

When managers feel confident, their teams feel supported. And that changes everything.

Managers are too important to leave unsupported. They drive performance, engagement, and culture. They’re the difference between a good workplace and a great one.

If you want to empower your managers, give them more than a toolkit. Give them the tools to lead well, every single day.

That’s exactly what Frankli is built for.

Want to make life easier for your managers, and better for your teams?

Let’s talk about how Frankli supports leadership at every level.