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Training for young managers to facilitate the start of their careers
ICAN First-Time Manager™ is a training course for entry-level managers who are taking their first steps in their careers. It helps you find your way in your new role and gain confidence in your managerial position. The training equips you with a strong foundation of knowledge and competencies necessary for any manager in the areas of self and team management, communication, motivation, the role and tasks of a manager.
Is your career gaining momentum? Or are you a boss and have such people in your team or want to promote someone? The training will give the participant a good start in his or her career, and the company confidence that the newly appointed leader will perform in his or her role. To date, ICAN First-Time Manager™ has helped successfully develop the careers of as many as 4,000 managers.
What problems and mistakes of young managers are solved by training
According to research, between 40% and as many as 70% of newly appointed managers fail management expectations and lose their positions within the first 24 months. Why does this happen? There are mainly three factors contributing to a young manager's disaster:
Lack of necessary management skills
Often the best specialist on the team is promoted to the position of manager without being properly prepared for the new role. Lack of knowledge of basic management tools most often makes itself known in the first weeks of work: through decision-making errors, incompetent division of tasks in the team, and neglect of one's own duties as a result of poor time management.
Difficulties in interpersonal relations
The promoted employee becomes a boss to recent co-workers. He himself is also accountable to his new superior. The new position in the organizational hierarchy is conducive to conflicts with both the subordinate team and with equal and senior managers.
Professional burnout
With promotion, expectations of the employee change. A reorientation of thinking is necessary: from individual influence on the results achieved to the realization of goals through the team. The inability to cope with the new type of responsibilities in extreme cases ends up frustrating the manager, who tries to carry out the tasks of the whole team on his own.
How much do the mistakes of a young manager cost?
Check out the infographic and find out the most common mistakes newly appointed managers make and how much they can cost your company.
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Benefits of training for novice managers
The whole company will benefit from the development of a young manager! The leader will be supported in his new role, and the company will avoid the risk of filling the position with the wrong person.
Benefits for the manager
You will score a successful debut as a manager. You will gain the trust of your team and the recognition of your supervisor and other managers.
- You will gain ready-made management tools and methods to develop your authority, organize the work of the team, set rules, ensure good communication and commitment.
- You will reduce the stress associated with change and your new role. You will feel confident, which will allow you to act with peace of mind and focus on your work.
- You will significantly reduce the risk of mistakes typical of young managers. You will act effectively, and you will impress your boss and colleagues with your preparation.
- You will ensure a good start in your career - you will not miss the opportunity for successful career development and you will meet expectations. You will show that your promotion was the right decision.
Benefits for the company
A well-prepared leader does not expose the company to additional costs, but helps increase revenues and ensures that the organization functions better through efficient management.
- Avoid the losses associated with managerial errors or failure to fill a position. A misguided recruitment can cost you as much as 200% of your annual salary.
- You will eliminate the risk of a young manager failing and burning out, which could result in the loss of a high-potential employee who, with the right support, would have become a great manager.
- You will gain confidence that the right person has been promoted or hired to handle the responsibilities and challenges.
- You won't lose valuable specialists who might leave because of an incompetent manager.
Benefits for the team
Talented professionals value good managers who set clear goals and are a support in achieving them, not an obstacle due to their incompetence.
- The team will not waste time and energy on poorly organized work by the manager, which could lower motivation and commitment.
- They will receive feedback presented in a substantive manner, which will improve efficiency at the team and individual levels.
- They will avoid unproductive team-leader conflicts related to the boss's mistakes, such as unclear communication, unrealistic expectations, micromanagement, etc.
- Employees will not want to leave as a result of the boss's incompetence, and the team will not fall apart, especially in the situation of inheriting a team from another leader.
Who First-Time Manager™ training is for
Participants work with people from different industries, but facing similar challenges. This is an opportunity to exchange valuable experience and inspiration!
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For managers with short tenure in a new role
For professionals being prepared for promotion to a management position
For managers who want to verify their management skills
For entrepreneurs who are growing their business and increasing their teams of employees
Stories of leaders who have succeeded with ICAN
See how the training helped young managers meet the challenges in their new role and advance their careers.
Polish Association of Developer Companies
KONRAD PLOCHOCKI
General Manager
At the beginning of my managerial journey, I was drowning in ongoing tasks. Trying to deal with them took up 100% of my time, often forcing me to work after hours. I didn't have a single moment to think more strategically. This blocked both the growth of my organization and the development of my career. I was encouraged to participate in the First-Time Manager™ program by recommendations from manager friends. I wanted a high level of training...and those expectations were met! The program quickly helped me combat the inadequacies in my day-to-day management practice by pointing out best practices.
Pandora Jewelry CEE
ALICJA KACZMAREK
Head of Commercial Department
I heartily recommend ICAN First-Time Manager™ to those who are about to start managing a team. And also to those who have been immediately thrown in at the deep end and are already struggling with leadership responsibilities - this program is a valuable "lifeline" for them! The ITL First-Time Manager™ program gives participants invaluable knowledge about themselves: their competencies, predispositions, characters... Taking part in it, I learned not only practical methods of leading a team. I also learned how I can use my individual qualities to be a better manager.
Recman
WOJCIECH TULWIN
E-commerce Director
Being promoted to a managerial position means taking on a great deal of responsibility. The First-Time Manager™ program allowed me to successfully meet this challenge and to better understand the function a manager should perform. Currently managing a growing team. I recommend the program to people who are taking their first steps in a managerial position. The knowledge and tools that are imparted to participants by experienced professionals perfectly prepare them for a managerial role.
Fabryka Farb i Lakierów Śnieżka SA
CATHERINE BIELAWA
Head of Training Department
ICAN Institute's training courses have been valued in our company for many years because of the individualized approach to participant development and the strong emphasis on practical knowledge. Participation in the First-Time Manager™ program gave me a new perspective on how a manager's work should look like, how I should communicate with my subordinates and build good relations in the team, and what I can do better to get the desired results. The huge dose of knowledge ready for immediate implementation, the extraordinary atmosphere of the classes and the trainers, whom I will probably remember for the rest of my life, have already made me think about attending more trainings.
Cushman & Wakefield
KAROLINA SAMCZYŃSKA-FIŚLAK
Associate Director, Head of Marketing and Business Development
The First-Time Manager™ program is ideally suited to the needs of managers who want to improve their management skills, but do not have excess free time. Classes are conducted in the form of practical workshops that develop key managerial skills, including the ability to manage a team, build relationships, resolve conflicts and manage stress. The knowledge is conveyed in a concise, concrete, but interesting way, allowing you to immediately apply the solutions in practice. This is time well invested!
Training program for managers with short tenure
See what you will learn and what competencies you will gain.
The role of the manager
You will learn what a manager's job is and how being a leader differs from being a specialist. You will learn popular myths and misconceptions about the role of a manager that reduce effectiveness and lead to failures. You will examine what mistakes managers make in their new role and learn how to avoid them. You'll get management tools and methods to cope with the change in hierarchy (yesterday's colleague - today's supervisor) and build authority and relationships in the team after promotion. You will learn how to adjust your leadership style to the maturity level of your team. You will also solve case studies and use diagnostic tools.
Communication and relationships
You will learn the principles of effective communication and learn the advantages and disadvantages of different ways of communication, allowing you to choose the best form for the situation. You will learn the barriers to good communication and how to overcome them with techniques to avoid misunderstandings. You'll learn how to build rapport and influence by taking into account the differences in your co-workers' personalities. You will learn how to reconcile the expectations of superiors and employees, as well as how to manage conflict in a team. With the help of diagnostic tools you will verify your way of exerting influence and your individual personality traits.
Working with the team
You will learn how to build a cohesive team and manage it to achieve your goals. You will learn the results-oriented team management method and how to implement it step by step. The expert will show you how to delegate tasks in practice, determine team members' areas of responsibility, goals and KPIs - key performance indicators. You will learn how to give feedback and perform periodic evaluation of employees. You will also learn about common pitfalls and mistakes of teamwork and how to avoid them.
Motivation and commitment
During this session, you will diagnose the effectiveness of your motivational techniques and work on increasing their efficiency. You will learn how to manage employee engagement, unleash their full potential and plan their development within the organization's structures. You will learn about the factors that reduce employee motivation and commitment and how to prevent them. You will learn how to prepare a manager's exposé and how to communicate values within the team and the vision for its development. You will also examine what managerial coaching is and how to select the best candidates in the recruitment process.
Managing yourself
Are "successful manager" and "happy person" contradictory terms? Absolutely not! Learn proven tools that enable leaders to increase their own effectiveness every day. Learn how to manage your energy, control your emotions and stress, and what to do to constantly enjoy job satisfaction and protect yourself from professional burnout. You will also learn how to prioritize properly so that you don't drown in a mass of tasks and worries, but focus on what is most important. During the session you will also check your symptoms of overload and learn to recognize them.
Download the brochure and see what workshops await participants. Also see if your company is making common mistakes in developing managers.
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Meet our experts
They are: recognized practitioners, researchers and leaders who will work with you during our training.
Piotr Cielecki
Trainer, psychologist, coach
Magdalena Kieferling
Strategist and trainer in the area of management and communication
Izabela Stachurska
International consultant and leadership trainer
Aleksandra Slifirska
Communications strategist, business consultant, mentor
Dr. Hubert Malinowski
Psychologist, trainer, coach, psychotherapist and consultant
Jacek Gwóźdź
Business consultant and Coach
Your acquired competence is confirmed by the ICAN Institute certificate
Each participant in ICAN Institute's development program will receive a prestigious certificate. This is a document that is valued in the labor market and is desirable for both recruitment processes and internal succession plans.
ICAN First-Time Manager™ Training Location
The training takes place in Poland's largest cities: Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Gdansk and Poznan. As a result, participants will have no problem getting there. It is also less costly in terms of transportation or possible accommodation.
ICAN First-Time Manager™ consists of 5 two-day class sessions (10 days total), held once a month on a Wednesday-Thursday or Friday-Saturday schedule. You will plan in advance to attend the classes or take advantage of the opportunity to make up a given session at another time. Check the training schedule and find out when the group starts in your city!
Quality guarantee: zero risk and reimbursement
We know that investing in training can come with concerns. That's why we are the only ones in Poland to offer you a unique quality guarantee: if after 1 session (2 class days) you decide that the training does not meet your expectations, you can cancel your participation and receive a full refund.
Yes, we will refund your money 100%. There is no risk associated with participating in the training, only growth opportunities and real results.
Dr. Witold Jankowski
CEO of ICAN Institute
Business club for graduates
After completing the training, you can join the Alumni Club. Our community brings together leaders, managers, CEOs and directors from all over Poland. This is an elite group of people who focus on development, exchange of ideas and mutual support. This is where true friendships, business partnerships and mentoring are formed. See the value of being with us!
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Frequently asked questions
The ICAN First-Time Manager™ development program is designed for people taking their first steps in a management career. It discusses the most important basics of being a manager, so you will learn what the role of a team leader is, the key tasks and skills of the position, and what expectations colleagues most often have of leaders. You will master the key competencies of a manager at this stage of your career: managing a team, delegating tasks, communicating within a team and with other managers, motivating and engaging. The training will prepare you for the situations you will encounter as a novice leader and allow you to avoid typical mistakes at the beginning of your career. That's less stress and unpleasant surprises at work for you!
ICAN First-Time Manager™ focuses primarily on practice. We limit theory to the bare minimum and the most important management concepts that form the basis for successful management. Participants practice new skills in practice, such as in group and individual exercises, and receive feedback from trainers on an ongoing basis. In the training materials, you will find many examples of specific tools, methods and ready-made templates (e.g., a difficult conversation with an employee or a manager's credo) to apply at work immediately after the training.
Yes, as part of our training for entry-level managers, you will receive access to a knowledge portal containing additional materials, including online training modules and content from our business magazines. Access to the knowledge portal is valid for the duration of the training and 12 months after the training - you can then use the materials whenever you want and on any device.
As a trainee, you receive a guarantee that allows you to cancel after 1 session (2 class days) and receive a 100% refund if at that time you feel the training does not meet your expectations. You can also change to another program that is better suited to your needs.
Yes, depending on your individual needs, you can purchase individual training sessions. If you would like to purchase a session of your choice, please contact us through the application form on the website or call the hotline at +22 250 11 40.