GCA First Time Manager - open training about managing a team
The First-Time Manager program is designed to equip managers and executives with practical tools to navigate and lead in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.
We invite you to explore the details of the upcoming edition of the First-Time Manager open training course on managerial competencies. Discover how this program can benefit you, how FTM prepares you for a managerial role, what participants gain, and the key elements of our development program.
A 6-week live online course designed for managers with varying levels of experience.
The First-Time Manager training provides comprehensive preparation for a managerial role, strengthening essential leadership skills. It is ideal for both new managers taking their first steps and experienced leaders looking to refine their approach. This program is especially valuable for developing practical communication skills.
The program
GCA First Time Manager
was created for:
Newly appointed managers
Team coordinators and leaders
“Managers in practice “.
Anyone who needs to consolidate, strengthen and organize their knowledge of team management.
GCA philosophy in managerial training
The Game Changers Academy training for managers includes skill development through games and simulations, practical tools for immediate application, and experience-sharing among participants.
Networking is a key component of our programs, reinforcing motivation to adopt new habits and integrate innovative tools into daily professional practice.
At Game Changers Academy, we work interactively and teach through experience.
We embrace intensive minimalism, ensuring participants make the most of their time with the trainer.
Our management training programs are designed for both newly appointed managers taking their first steps as leaders and experienced managers looking to strengthen their skills. Each session is carefully structured to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to drive team effectiveness.
We develop practical skills to determine strategy and management style, learn about the role of leadership authority, and show how leadership can enhance team results and company purpose.
The Game Changers Academy management training programs are designed for both new managers starting their leadership journey and CEOs and directors seeking to refine their expertise. (For senior executives, we invite you to explore our GCA Power Shot).
Completion of First Time Manager is a training of practical skills in team management, delegation of tasks, work planning and also the creation of your own management strategy and “Manager’s Manifesto”, which helps to build the authority of a leader and is an emanation of the approach to managerial and key skills required for a leadership position.
We specialize in developing managerial and key leadership skills through a comprehensive approach. Our training combines effective communication techniques, experiential learning with games and simulations, and the exchange of experiences and best practices among participants to drive impactful growth.
GCA’s offer focuses on training in practical skills, referred to as the competencies of the future. The training combines knowledge and interactive games to create a synergistic learning experience, allowing participants to practically apply and discuss strategies for tackling management challenges. We focus on the key skills essential for effective leadership in managerial roles.
Sessions are led by experienced trainers with years of expertise in working with leaders and teams. We ensure that participants receive practical tools they can apply immediately after the training, allowing them to put their newly gained knowledge into action right away.
Unique features of managerial training
GCA First Time Manager – training program
STRENGTHS
Leveraging participants’ strengths and the best practices already present within the organization—gathering, refining, and sharing them with managers. Recognizing and appreciating diversity, as well as individual and collective strengths, fosters motivation, drives development, and encourages breaking away from conventional ways of working.
Mutual learning, peer support, and the exchange of best practices. Beyond individual development, the program adds value by fostering a cohesive and collaborative team of managers within the organization.
Mutual learning, peer support, and the exchange of best practices. Beyond individual development, the program adds value by fostering a cohesive and collaborative team of managers within the organization.
PRACTICE EXCHANGE
GAME METHOD
Active engagement of every participant. Our approach integrates experiential learning (game-based methods) and action learning, ensuring that key takeaways from the workshop are quickly applied to real business challenges.
We incorporate training games, business simulations, and other experiential learning techniques to make the training process both engaging and highly effective. This provides a practical, hands-on environment where participants can safely practice and refine their skills before applying them in real-world scenarios.
Meet the mentors who will guide
you through the training cycle
The strength of Game Changers Academy lies in its interdisciplinary team of experts, trainers, researchers, and business practitioners. By leveraging a synergy of diverse competencies and disciplines, we design training programs that integrate best practices and the latest management research for maximum impact.
The First-Time Manager training is led by a dedicated team of experts, not just a single trainer. Our trainers bring a combination of business and management experience along with specialized expertise in working with people. Each trainer is carefully selected based on the program modules and the specific needs of the participant group, ensuring a tailored and effective learning experience.
Discover the modules of
First Time Manager 2025
THE ROLE OF THE MANAGER
IN THE ORGANIZATION
Tasks and expectations of the manager’s role (from superiors, colleagues, subordinates).
How to build authority in communication with employees?
What are the key competencies of a manager, and how do they apply to effective team leadership?
January 23, 2025
Ways to set goals and priorities.
Task mapping and team planning.
How do you effectively manage your time?
January 30, 2025
MANAGING
TASKS IN THE TEAM
MONITORING
THE WORK OF THE TEAM
Employee performance monitoring tools.
How can you identify situations within your team that require intervention?
How to monitor and enforce team tasks.
February 6, 2025
How do you motivate employees in a way that aligns with their needs?
How do you conduct an effective delegation conversation?
February 13, 2025
DELEGATING TASKS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FEEDBACK
AND DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
How to give feedback to employees?
How do you gather feedback about yourself, your work and the impact you have on your team?
How to use feedback to achieve business goals?
February 20, 2025
Ways to effectively communicate information.
Types of conversations with employees (corrective, developmental, coaching).
“Boss Manifesto” , you will learn how to build it and why?
The concluding module of the program – a summary of the entire program.
February 27, 2025
