First-Time Manager Readiness Programme

G.A.M.E. Framework

A 90-day structured arc that takes a promoted individual contributor and builds a confident, capable people leader through games, simulations, and real-situation practice.

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⚡ The Problem
58% of first-time managers receive zero structured training before leading real teams.
Their people pay the price and organisations lose 6–9 months of team productivity per untrained manager.
The 90-Day Arc
G
Ground Rules
Days 1 – 30
Identity shift: from doer to leader
Defining your role with clarity
Setting expectations with the team
Establishing non-negotiables early
A
Active Trust
Days 31 – 60
Building credibility through follow-through
Giving feedback that lands well
Creating psychological safety
Earning trust through visible quick wins
M
Manage Conflict
Days 61 – 75
Having hard conversations without damage
Addressing underperformance early
Navigating team friction constructively
Using conflict as a direction tool
E
Empower & Execute
Days 76 – 90
Delegating outcomes, not just tasks
Building accountability systems
Developing performance through others
Becoming the least necessary person
By the Numbers
90
days
Structured learning arc
4
pillars
G.A.M.E. Framework
30
days
Visible behaviour change
0
lectures
100% experiential
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First-Time Managers
Promoted in the last 0–18 months, navigating the shift from individual contributor to people leader.
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L&D & HR Leaders
Looking for a measurable, structured programme — not another one-day workshop with no follow-through.
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Organisations
Mid-to-large companies in IT, BPO, banking and insurance with growing manager cohorts.
Gamified & Experiential
Simulations, scenarios and games — not slides and lectures. Learning that feels like an investment, not a box-tick.
Measurable Outcomes
Behaviour change visible within 30–45 days — not just end-of-session feedback scores.
Practitioner-Led
Designed and delivered by Mavis Pereira — 15+ years in corporate L&D across IT, BPO and banking.
In-person cohort
Virtual ILT (VILT)
Blended learning
Manager cohorts
1:1 coaching add-on
Custom org integration