Developing First Time Managers

Date: 18th - 19th September, 2026

Status

Accepting Applications

Location

ISB&M Pune Campus

Build strong managerial foundations. Lead teams effectively. Deliver consistent performance.

A focused programme designed to support the critical transition from individual contributor to effective people manager. Participants build essential capabilities in team leadership, performance management, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making. The programme equips new managers with practical tools to lead confidently and deliver consistent results.

About This Program

Developing First Time Managers is designed to support the critical transition from individual contributor to people manager. In today’s fast-paced business environment, new managers are expected to lead teams, manage performance, and make sound decisions—often without formal preparation.

This programme equips participants with the mindset, frameworks, and practical tools required to lead with confidence and drive measurable team outcomes.

Key Program Features

  • Understand the shift from individual contributor to managerial leader
  • Lead teams confidently and inspire high performance
  • Motivate, coach, and develop team members
  • Manage performance expectations and deliver results
  • Navigate conflict and difficult conversations constructively
  • Strengthen decision-making and problem-solving capability
  • Apply people-management best practices in real work situations

The programme includes structured modules covering:

  1. Management Essentials – Role clarity, accountability, leadership mindset
  2. Motivating and Leading Teams – Engagement, trust, performance alignment
  3. Communication for Managers – Feedback and coaching conversations
  4. Managing Conflict & Difficult Conversations - Practical tools and frameworks
  5. Performance and Goal Setting – KPIs and accountability systems
  6. Decision-Making & Problem Solving-Structured approaches for effective choices
  7. Team Development – Hiring, retention, succession thinking
  8. Building High- Performance Culture

  • Increased confidence in managing teams
  • Practical people-management frameworks
  • Tools to handle workplace challenges effectively
  • Improved communication and structured thinking
  • Immediate workplace application through actionable toolkits

  • Case studies and real corporate scenarios
  • Role-play simulations and experiential exercises
  • Group discussions and peer learning
  • Structured assessments and reflective exercises
  • Action planning for workplace implementation

  • Newly promoted managers and supervisors
  • Professionals who have taken on team leadership responsibilities
  • Technical experts transitioning into managerial roles
  • High-potential employees preparing for leadership positions
  • Managers seeking stronger people-management capability

Program Leader

Team Member
Dr. Manoj Ghadge
PhD (TISS)

Over 20 years of diverse industry and academic experience. PhD in Organization and Management Studies from TISS, Mumbai. Held leadership roles with Reliance, Wockhardt, Searle, and Merck Group.

Limited in - house accommodation

Nearby Hotel Details will be Provided and Booking will be facilitated

Participants on the completion of the program will receive a Certificate and alumni status from International School of Business and Media, Pune, enabling access to a network of distinguished alumni and career resources.

The ISB&M alumni will get access to 12000+ alumni network across 45 countries.

Enrolment

Applications are now open for the Developing First Time Managers. Professionals, managers, and business leaders from all sectors are invited to enrol. Seats are limited to maintain an interactive and experiential learning environment. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

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