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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.