The community. Don't get me wrong... the classes, content, and learning are insanely valuable and exactly what I was looking/hoping for. But the community is what makes The Mintable special. I have ongoing communications with other managers that have gone (or are going) through the same things I am. I've been able to develop some incredible relationships and meet other people managers that provide a new/different perspective. I highly utilize my internal network but it's been so helpful to talk through situations, ask questions, and learn from others outside my org with a different background and that have a fresh set of eyes.
The content and classes were wonderful. As an individual contributor I found success by studying my craft, reading / listening to books and podcasts, and working closely with my enablement team. As an IC the most helpful was talking to other ICs both internally/externally for help/guidance. When I became a manager I quickly realized I didn't have a lot of those resources. Sure, I had some books / podcasts. And yes, I talked with others. But during those conversations I realized everyone was kinda just trying to figure it out as they were going. There didn't seem to be a "tool kit" or trainings I could go through like I did with Enablement.
The Mintable classes is where I found the solution to this problem. Shortly after I completed by classes I signed up 2 other managers and one "soon to be manager" to get them started on an incredible foot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
These aren't "dislikes" as much as they are "wish that's". I wish that the course was longer. The information and break out sessions were so valuable that it felt like more time was needed. I believe I did a 4 week course and 6 would have been even better.
Secondly, I wish that I had been paired with more managers in my department (sales). It was actually very helpful hearing from managers in other departments as it made me realize that while we were all in different industries, parts of the world, and departments we still were looking for the same type of education, still facing the same problems, and still had the same desire to learn how to be a better manager. However, some things are specific to a department and it's easier to talk through them without spending time giving context, defining jargon, and going deep on background. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.