Manager Academy by MindLab
Implement a comprehensive management development program within your organization.
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Get to Know the Manager Academy
The Manager Academy is a comprehensive development program for leaders, designed to provide practical support in their everyday team management challenges. It combines intensive workshops, diagnostic tools, and practical exercises that help managers develop key competencies—from communication and giving feedback to decision-making and building mental resilience.
Through the Academy, participants not only expand their knowledge but, most importantly, learn to apply it in practice, leading to better team collaboration and achievement of business goals. It’s an investment that strengthens leaders and builds a lasting organizational advantage.
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We are flexible and adapt to your needs.
See what a sample Manager Academy project timeline could look like.
HR Consultations
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- Situation Analysis
- Program Design
- Collaboration Agreement
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Project Kick-off
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- Project Communication
- "Kick-off Session
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Participant Interview
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- Case study collection
- Identify specific needs
- knowledge level assessment
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Training modules
(at intervals of 2–3 weeks)
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- prework
- implementation task
- postwork
- evaluation through an online survey
Follow-up workshop
three months after the completion of the Academy
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- verification of implementation progress
- summary of development activities
- trainer’s feedback
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Project evaluation
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- survey results report
- participant engagement analysis
- development recommendations from the trainer
1. HR consultation
-Situation analysis
– Program design
– Agreement on cooperation
2. Project Kick off
– Project communication
– Inaugural session
3. Interviews with participants
– Case study collection
– Gathering specific needs
– analiza poziomu wiedzy
4. Training modules
(at intervals of 2–3 weeks)
– Prework
-Implementation task
– Postwork
– Online survey evaluation
5. Follow-up workshop
three months after the completion of the Academy
-Verification of implementation progress
– Summary of development activities
– Trainer feedback
6. Project evaluation
– Survey results report
– Participant engagement analysis
– Development recommendations from the trainer
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They trust us
Read the testimonials from our satisfied clients.
The training sessions combined theoretical and practical parts, which alternated throughout the program. This approach kept participants fully engaged and allowed them to immediately apply and verify the knowledge they had gained.
The training games made the sessions more engaging, added extra dynamics, and most importantly, encouraged participants to take an active role during the workshops.
The training fully met our expectations in terms of the topics covered and implemented with participants, the online training tools used, the overall experience, and the trainer’s professional expertise.
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Case studies
Discover effective implementations of the Manager Academy in organizations
Integration of New Knowledge (Industry: Labeling and Automation)
Challenge: A company from the labeling and automation sector needed a robust development program for managers, based on identified needs and real business situations. Maximizing the transfer of knowledge into practice was key.
Process: MindLab delivered a Manager Academy in the form of one-day workshops using training games (e.g., “Gold Fever” for delegation). The program included training sessions such as Team Building, Leadership Styles, and Employee Motivation.
Result: By focusing on measurable objectives and practical tasks, participants were able to immediately apply specific skills. A high level of engagement was achieved before, during, and after the training, which supported business objectives.
Strengthening Competencies with MindLab Support (Industry: Real Estate)
Challenge: A real estate company needed an effective system for transferring knowledge after training to prevent it from being quickly forgotten. A tool was needed to support managers in their day-to-day practice.
Process: The Academy delivery (including Motivation/Leadership modules) was supported by a blended learning model. Participants gained access to the MindLab Support Platform, used to download materials and complete implementation tasks.
Result: Continuous access to resources and oversight of implementation tasks via the MindLab Support platform enhanced the durability and effectiveness of the competencies acquired in daily work and problem-solving.
Empowering Line Managers (Industry: FMCG Manufacturing)
Challenge: A global FMCG manufacturing company needed to strengthen the competencies of Front Line Managers (FLMs), who are critical to production continuity and efficiency. The goal was to strengthen authority and improve the ability to handle difficult situations.
Process: Delivery of a specialized FLM Academy focused on crisis team management, building authority, implementing standards, and Action Learning to facilitate experience sharing and diagnose challenging situations.
Result: Increased engagement of front-line staff and a stronger sense of responsibility for operational efficiency. Leaders gained practical tools to maintain discipline and safety, as well as to effectively solve production-related problems.
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Variety of training formats and tools.
See the tools we use and the training formats we apply to make our sessions highly engaging.
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Discover our know-how.
We regularly share our expertise through podcasts, free events, and online webinars. Take a look at a few of them.
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Meet our specialists.
We work with numerous trainers with extensive professional experience who will take care of your employees’ development. Get to know them.
Błażej Płaczynta-Brudnik
Board member, trainer.
Daniel Wąsik
Trainer, psychologist.
Agata Brataniec
Business trainer, facilitator.
Małgorzata Tkacz
Business trainer.
Wojciech Płuciennik
Business trainer.
Małgorzata Grześków-Gorgosz
PhD business trainer, manager.
Jacek Sypniewski
PhD trainer, manager.
Agnieszka Karczmarczyk
Business trainer.
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Discover the MindLab Support Platform – our knowledge hub.
Because training doesn’t end in the classroom.
MindLab Support is a blended learning platform that supports participants’ development beyond the training room. It ensures that the learning process continues after the workshop, giving participants access to materials, exercises, diagnostic tools, and inspiring content that help them reinforce and apply the knowledge gained in their daily work.
The platform offers flexibility – it can be accessed anytime and anywhere, allowing users to adjust the pace of learning to their individual needs. This solution enhances the effectiveness of development programs, strengthens employee engagement, and makes it easier to measure training outcomes.
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MindLab Management Training Games
Why games?
- Games are one of the few training tools that effectively influence attitudes. Participants in the game, by making different decisions, see which ones lead to victory and which ones to defeat. Each game promotes those strategies which are also profitable in professional life.
- The game experience is very intense. Long after the training, participants remember what happened during the game. They recall the decisions made and their effects. In this way, they consolidate the knowledge and maintain the attitudes they have developed during the training.
- Playing a training game is a time when trainees can safely test different behaviours. It allows you to look at the chosen strategies from a distance, draw conclusions and consider which ones can be used in everyday work.
- Training games can be absorbing. Participants quickly forget that they are at a training session. They behave naturally and make spontaneous decisions. By observing the game, the trainer gains rich material for later discussion.
Read the article “Training Games – How Do They Work and Why?”
Why games?
Immediate application of knowledge in practice
Increased engagement and motivation
A safe space for experimentation and learning from mistakes
Immediate feedback
Playing together fosters relationships and teamwork
Higher knowledge retention and repeatability of valuable experiences
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Project management with the training game Projectopolis
A two-day training designed to provide participants with a substantial amount of inspiring experience, a solid dose of knowledge, and a set of practical tools.
Agile management through objectives
A two-day training designed to provide participants with a substantial amount of inspiring experience, a solid dose of knowledge, and a set of practical tools.
Managing stakeholder priorities
By taking part in the Bridge over the Sava River game, participants will experience various aspects of managing stakeholder expectations.
Building authority
During the training the participants will learn our original model of building authority in everyday work with the team. The training game “Recipe for Authority” will help them do that.
Building commitment and non-financial motivating
Participants will become aware of how they engage their co-workers at work, and how they react to the actions of others. They will be helped by playing the training game Motivators.
Fundamentals of negotiation
Participants will learn which factors influence their position in negotiations, develop skills in exploring the needs and capabilities of the other party, and, during the Bridge over the Sava River training game, face a negotiation scenario.
Conflict resolution
Through this training with the game Black Inez, participants will become aware of the consequences of their actions, understand conflict-of-interest situations, and develop methods for resolving and managing conflicts.
Leadership skills development
During this comprehensive leadership development program, participants will be able to focus on core leadership competencies.
Individual differences
Participants will understand how different people work with on a daily basis; that it is their responsibility to adapt the way they communicate with people.
Effective feedback
During this training, participants will be challenged on the meaning and manner of giving feedback. They will also play a game called Informer, which will introduce them to these issues.
Leadership styles and techniques
This training will make participants aware of their role as leaders and identify the variety of development activities available to them.
Systemic understanding of the organization
Effective cross-department collaboration is a significant challenge. Each department has its own specific characteristics, priorities, and objectives, and there is always too little time and too much work.
Stakeholder management
Podczas szkolenia uczestnicy zapoznają się z metodami określania interesariuszy pod względem ich ważności i wpływu na realizowany projekt. W trakcie autorskiej gry Most na Rzece Sava będzie można przećwiczyć metody wywierania wpływu i osiągania najlepszych wyników.
Employee potential management
This training will enable participants to confront the issue of developing their subordinates. They will learn the GROW model and other tools for individual employee development.
Strategic Management
During this training, participants will learn how to analyze available data, identify opportunities, and leverage them within a long-term strategy. They will also learn how to make informed business decisions and become familiar with models that support strategic thinking.
Managing a team through change
During the online training, participants will have the opportunity to simulate working with a team during a change process, using appropriate leadership tools. The training game Effect: Change will support them in this task.
Agile Management
Participants will become familiar with agile management and project leadership methods. During the Gold Rush game, they will experience the differences between agile and traditional management and reflect on which techniques and solutions are worth applying in their own work.
Building Organizational Culture
Regardless of an organization’s size and business profile, its culture is a key factor that influences efficiency, employee morale, and overall success.
Designing training games
Anyone who wants to design their own training tool tailored to the specific needs of the moment can benefit from our knowledge and experience. We are happy to share our preferred solutions and jointly analyse the most common mistakes.
Adaptive Strategic Thinking in Practice
In today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment, the ability to quickly adapt to change and develop flexible strategies is essential.
Managerial coaching
Can a manager act as a coach for their employees? If so, should they do so for everyone and in every situation? What competencies are associated with this role, and how should one prepare for coaching conversations?
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Manager Academy Q & A
1. Is the academy program fixed, or do you tailor it to the specifics of our industry?
We begin every Manager Academy project with a needs assessment. (interviews, surveys, strategic workshops) to understand the specifics of your industry and the challenges faced by managers. As a result, during the workshops we work with dedicated case studies reflecting the real dilemmas of your organization, rather than abstract examples. This ensures that participants gain tools they can apply immediately.
2. Why do you use training games when working with management teams?
Proprietary training games by MindLab are advanced business simulations. They create a safe testing environment where managers can try out new strategies, make mistakes, and learn from them without exposing the company to real financial or reputational risk. The game engages participants emotionally and reveals habitual behaviors, enabling much deeper reflection and more lasting changes in attitudes than traditional training formats (such as lectures or standard presentations).
3. How do you ensure that the knowledge gained during the training is applied in everyday work?
For us, training is a process, not a one-time event. We use an approach blended learning, using the proprietary MindLab Support platform. Participants gain access to materials both before the training (pre-work) and afterward (follow-up).. A key element is implementation tasks —specific challenges to be completed on the job, for which participants are held accountable and receive feedback from the trainer. This effectively counteracts the forgetting curve and enhances the transfer of skills to real work situations.
4. What role do participants’ supervisors and the management board play in the academy?
We believe that the proper involvement of management is fundamental to the success of the Academy. We recommend organizing a kick-off meeting with the project sponsor (e.g., CEO, HR Director), which gives the initiative greater significance. We also encourage supervisors to actively support participants in achieving their development goals., for example through dedicated briefing sessions. When the organization’s leadership “backs” the project, participants’ motivation to implement changes increases significantly.
5. How do you measure the effectiveness of such an academy?
We measure effectiveness on several levels, providing hard data. We use knowledge tests (pre- and post-tests) that clearly show the increase in technical competencies. We analyze the quality of completed implementation tasks, which reflects the practical application of the tools.. Additionally, we collect evaluation surveys, and at the client’s request, we can define behavioral indicators to be monitored during the project and after its completion.
6. What is the billing model – do we pay per participant or per group?
We prioritize transparency. Our standard model is a daily rate per trainer ,rather than a per-participant fee. This means that the cost of training a group (typically up to 12 participants) is fixed, allowing you to optimize your budget. Pricing is usually comprehensive and already includes logistical costs (trainer travel and accommodation) as well as all preparatory and reporting activities.
Are you interested in this Academy or a specific training program?
Fill in the form and we will contact you to discuss the details. You will also gain access to the webinar “Employee Motivation – Individual and Team Motivators.”
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We invite you to contact us
Tomek Tryczyński
Sales team leader
b2b sales consultant
tomek.tryczynski@mindlab.pl
+ 48 537 994 715
Wojciech Płuciennik
Account Manager, B2B Sales Consultant, Business Trainer
wojciech.pluciennik@mindlab.pl
+ 48 577 899 433