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Leadership Development Programme

You got the
manager title.
Nobody gave you
a manual.

First Time Manager is a programme that gives new and recently promoted managers the tools, skills and support to lead their team with confidence — in the first 90 days and beyond.

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1,000+
managers trained
700+
hours of coaching
90 days
intensive development
Empty chairs in a modern office — the seat is yours
The Challenge

Does any of this
sound familiar?

Starting from scratch
Yesterday you were great at your job. Today you manage people — and it feels like starting all over again.
Feedback without fear
You don't know how to give feedback without hurting someone or damaging the relationship.
The missing manual
They taught you how to do the job. Nobody taught you how to lead a team.
Delegation that fails
You delegate — but end up doing it yourself anyway. Because it's "faster to just do it yourself."
Meetings without direction
Meetings run long, goals are unclear, and the team walks out without concrete next steps.
The impostor feeling
You feel like an impostor. Like you're waiting for someone to find out you don't belong there.

This isn't a sign that you're not good enough.
It's a sign that nobody gave you what you needed at the start of your leadership journey.
We're here to change that.

Audience

Who is this
programme for?

Whether you're brand new to management or leading without formal training, this programme was built for you.

🌱
New Managers
You've just stepped into the role and feel uncertain. This programme will give you the tools, confidence and a clear plan for your first 90 days.
📈
Experienced Managers Without Formal Training
You've been leading a team for a while but never received structured training. It's time to fill the gaps and raise the bar.
🏢
Organisations & HR Teams
Investing in a new manager during their first months is far more cost-effective than spending years repairing poor team culture.
Outcomes

What actually changes?

Not competencies on paper. Real changes you'll feel from the very first Monday back.

✓
You know exactly who you are as a leader
The Process Communication Model (PCM) leadership profile gives you a concrete picture of your communication style, strengths and blind spots — not theoretically, but in a way you can apply from day one.
✓
You give feedback without fear
You'll learn specific techniques for difficult conversations, constructive feedback and delegation — and practise them before facing them with your real team.
✓
Your 1:1s become a tool, not a chore
You develop coaching question skills and active listening that builds genuine trust and raises team engagement.
✓
You have a clear plan for the next 3, 6 and 12 months
You don't finish the programme with a certificate — you finish it with a personalised development plan you start acting on immediately.
✓
You're no longer alone
You become part of a community of managers going through the same journey. Shared experience, support and a network that stays with you beyond the programme.
Structure

What does the
programme look like?

90 days. Small group. Full commitment.

01
Opening Assessment
PCM Assessment
  • Detailed assessment of your personal communication styles
  • Your motivational drivers and leadership potential
  • Forms the foundation of your entire development journey
02
Module 1
Managing Yourself
  • Who are you as a leader? Your values, strengths and development areas
  • A growth mindset as the foundation for everything that follows
  • Individual coaching session included
03
Module 2
Managing Relationships
  • Communication, empathy, delegation, feedback
  • Practical exercises and role plays
  • Individual coaching session included
04
Module 3
Leading a Team
  • Team dynamics, conflict resolution, effective meetings
  • Integration of all skills learned in a real-world context
05
Final Session
Integration & Development Plan
  • Progress review
  • Building a concrete development plan for the next 12 months
  • Entry into the alumni community
48h
of live training
Small
Group
Individual attention from every trainer
90
days of intensive development
1:1
Coaching
Included with every module
Honest Filter

This programme
isn't for everyone —
and that's okay.

We'd rather be honest upfront than waste your time — or ours. Read through the list below before applying.

"If you see yourself in any of these — we respect that. If you don't — this programme was built for you."
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The Team

Who's behind
the programme?

Trainers who have walked the path from individual contributor to leader themselves.

Mirko Samardžić
Mirko Samardžić
Leadership Coach  |  1,000+ managers trained  |  700+ hours of coaching & mentoring
Mirko knows what that first day in a manager's chair feels like — and he knows that in that moment, you're not sure you're the right person for the job.

With over 1,000 managers trained and 700 hours of individual coaching and mentoring, he has developed an approach that combines work on vision and values with concrete management tools and skills — because one without the other simply does not work.
Focus: leadership transition, growth mindset, coaching skills for managers.
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Milena Vujičić
Milena Vujičić
International Leadership  |  10+ years  |  Serbia · Germany · Sweden · India
Milena has built and led teams across four markets on three continents. Her approach to leadership is not theoretical — it was forged through years of real-world decisions, made under pressure and across different cultures.

She brings the perspective of a leader who learned through practice what truly builds a strong team: clarity, trust and relationships that hold under pressure.
Focus: relationship management, team dynamics, leadership through change.
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Social Proof

What do managers
say?

"
His coaching has had a significant and lasting impact on both my professional and personal growth. What I value most is his ability to ask insightful, focused questions — ones that encourage clarity, reveal blind spots, and enable decisions that feel both well-grounded and authentic. His coaching style represents a rare blend of deep insight, genuine care, and practical, actionable guidance.
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★★★★★
Sandra S.
HR Director, Banking
"
His expertise in communication and leadership, combined with his professional delivery, makes identifying communication styles seamless. His approach has been instrumental in helping me improve my communication skills.
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★★★★★
Jorge A.
CFO & CEO, Corporate Governance
"
His approach was structured, clear, and focused on practical application — which meant I could implement new skills into my daily work immediately. As a team leader, I made significant progress in assertive communication, priority management, and resource efficiency. These competencies directly improved my team's performance and results.
I
★★★★★
Igor S.
Team Leader
"
Before the programme I was technically strong but completely lost when it came to leading people. After 3 months I finally felt like a real manager — not just someone with the title. The coaching sessions were the most valuable part for me.
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★★★★★
Ana M.
Team Lead, Financial Services
"
I'd been managing a team for two years without any formal training. I thought I was doing fine. The programme showed me how much I was missing — and gave me tools I wish I'd had from day one. My 1:1s are completely different now.
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★★★★★
Nikola P.
Engineering Manager, Tech
"
The PCM leadership profile alone was worth the entire programme. Understanding my communication style and how it affects my team changed the way I show up every single day. The small group format meant we actually went deep — no surface-level theory.
J
★★★★★
Jovana K.
Operations Manager, Retail
Investment

Choose the right
path for you

First Time Manager Programme
The complete 90-day group programme for new and recently promoted managers.
€1,600 / participant
90 days · group format
  • PCM leadership profile assessment
  • 3 training modules + integration session
  • 48 hours of live training
  • 1:1 coaching sessions included
  • Small group format
  • 12-month development plan
  • Alumni community access
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Leadership Accelerator
Dedicated coaching partnership for deeper, sustained leadership development.
€3,000
6 months · individual
  • PCM leadership profile assessment
  • Bi-weekly 1:1 coaching sessions
  • Personalised development roadmap
  • Real-time support between sessions
  • Communication & leadership focus
  • Progress reviews & accountability
  • Flexible scheduling
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Leadership Mastery
The full transformation — a year-long coaching partnership for lasting change.
€5,600
12 months · individual
  • Everything in the 6-month plan
  • Weekly or bi-weekly sessions
  • Deep-dive into leadership identity
  • Career transition & growth strategy
  • Stakeholder management coaching
  • Mid-year & year-end progress reviews
  • Priority access & ongoing support
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Corporate & In-House
Tailored programmes
for your organisation
Running a team of managers? We design fully customised group programmes to develop multiple leaders at once. Same depth, same results — built around your context. Pricing upon request.
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Recommended Reading

Books we recommend to
every new manager

These four books shaped how we think about leadership — and they'll shape how you lead, too.

Mindset by Carol Dweck
Growth
Mindset
Carol S. Dweck
The foundation of everything we teach. Once you shift from a fixed to a growth mindset, every challenge becomes a learning opportunity.
Get the book
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Relationships
How to Win Friends & Influence People
Dale Carnegie
Nearly a century old and still the most practical guide to earning trust, influencing without authority, and making people want to follow your lead.
Get the book
The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins
Transition
The First 90 Days
Michael D. Watkins
The closest thing to a step-by-step manual for your first months in a new role. A framework you'll use for every leadership transition.
Get the book
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
Team
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Patrick Lencioni
Told as a story, so it sticks. You'll recognise your own team in the pages — and walk away with a clear model for building trust and accountability.
Get the book
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