Leaders
Aren’t Born.
They’re
Trained.
Promoting a top performer doesn’t automatically create a great leader. Research confirms that 60% of new managers fail in their first two years because they lack the leadership skills for effectively managing a team.
The result? Declining performance, low engagement, high attrition and struggling teams.
That’s where the First Time Manager Program (FTMP) comes in.
FTMP is not a crash course in leadership. It’s a roadmap that helps new managers transition smoothly, develop critical leadership skills, and drive results.
Why Invest in Training First-Time Managers?
Increased Trust and Sense of Belonging
Growth Mindset and Continuous Learning
Reduced Stress and Burnout
Enhanced Motivation and Job Satisfaction
Psychological Safety and Openness
Increased Engagement and Team Cohesion
Designed to do more than train
Here's what powers this program.
Personal Leadership Assessment
Every journey starts with self-awareness. Through a structured assessment, managers identify their strengths and areas for growth, ensuring their learning path is focused and personalised.
Interactive Learning with Experts
Forget dull lectures. Our sessions are led by experienced professionals who bring real-world leadership challenges to life through engaging discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities.
Practical Implementation
Learning doesn’t stop in the classroom. Managers are encouraged to apply new concepts in their day-to-day roles, helping them transition smoothly into leadership while refining their skills in real time.
Post-Programme Coaching
Growth is a continuous process. That’s why we offer post-training support through AMA sessions and mentorship, ensuring managers feel supported as they implement their learnings.
Built for Real Impact
This is how we made it happen.
Piloted with Actual Managers
This entire program has been piloted with real managers, and their feedback has been thoughtfully incorporated to refine each module. This highlights the program’s strong practical relevance.
Experiential Learning Approach
The methodology is designed to be experiential rather than purely theoretical. Participants tackle real-time, relatable challenges, which leads to implementable, on-ground solutions.
Industry-Experienced Facilitators
The facilitators and trainers leading this program bring extensive industry experience. Their deep understanding of the target group’s mindset and needs enables them to connect with participants meaningfully and deliver content effectively.
Insightful Assessments
The assessments built into the program offer invaluable insights into the cohort’s needs. These insights are not just informative but transformational—allowing for data-backed decision-making and personalized interventions.
Want to know what the program entails?
Meet Your Trainers
FTMP is led by a team of industry experts who have helped countless professionals transition into confident leaders.
Human Resource Head & Coach
Jai Balan
Jai is a seasoned professional
with 20 years of experience across
Insurance, FMCG, and Manufacturing, including senior HR leadership in an
Indo-French joint venture. He brings a
deep understanding of what organisations expect from managers, and what often goes unsaid in first-time leadership transitions. Having travelled across 21 countries, his work reflects strong cultural awareness. An ICF (ACC) Coach and certified assessor in HOGAN and Korn Ferry, he focuses on applied behavioural insight over theory.
PCC-accredited coach (ICF) & EMCC Senior Practitioner
Rekha Menon
Rekha is a PCC-accredited coach (ICF) and EMCC Senior Practitioner with 20 years of professional experience and over 1,500 coaching hours across 300+ clients in 30 countries. She works with CXOs, leaders, and entrepreneurs on leadership development, transitions, and team effectiveness. With advanced certifications in team and systemic coaching, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder-centred coaching, she brings an evidence-based approach. Her earlier corporate experience includes leadership roles at Knight Frank India, grounding her coaching in strong business acumen.
Talent Consultant & Trainer
Twisha Thakore
Twisha is a People and Culture Consultant and trainer with over six years of experience delivering programmes across law enforcement, aerospace, technology, and national defence. She brings a disciplined, behavioural lens to first-time leadership. Holding a Master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from UMBC, her work spans 911 officers, NASA project managers, and Rashtriya Raksha University. She partners with organisations on managerial capability building, focusing on the human side of leadership transitions.
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