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Practical thinking on automotive training and performance

Short, practical articles and videos for the people who lead automotive sales, aftersales, field-force, academy and workforce teams.

Leadership & Management

Why dealership managers plateau — and the four skills that fix it

Most managers do not plateau from lack of effort. The habits that earned the promotion stop working once the job becomes about developing others — four skills restart the growth.

15 September 2026 · 5 min read
Programme Design

In-company or open-enrolment: choosing the right training format

The right format depends on who needs to change, how quickly, and whether the group shares the same challenges. Here is how to decide between a bespoke in-company programme and joining a live online cohort.

15 September 2026 · 5 min read
Coaching & Performance

Why managers should coach instead of solving every problem

The fastest answer is usually the manager's own. That is exactly why teams stop thinking — and why the manager ends up firefighting.

10 September 2026 · 4 min read
Workforce Development

Building technician pipelines in emerging automotive markets

Service-network growth stalls without technicians. Building a pipeline means defining roles, sourcing training capability and assessing readiness before employment.

8 September 2026 · 4 min read
OEM & Academy Development

How OEM academies can scale training across markets

Scaling an academy programme is less about content volume and more about a repeatable architecture, certified facilitators and consistent quality control.

1 September 2026 · 5 min read
Area Manager / Field Force

What makes an effective Area Manager?

Area Managers carry responsibility without direct authority. The strongest ones are judged on what changes in the dealership after they leave.

25 August 2026 · 4 min read
Sales Management

How to develop high-performing automotive Sales Managers

Most Sales Managers are promoted for selling, not for leading. Developing them means building coaching habits, performance conversations and pipeline discipline.

18 August 2026 · 5 min read
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