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MANAGEMENT

First Time Manager

Become a true manager in 12 sessions

Confident in your new role – Less management pressure – Higher team performance right after the first session. Distilled from 20 years of experience leading and managing 1,000+ people at multinationals like P&G, L'Oréal and Joy Group across 5 ASEAN markets.

  • 4.9 rated by students

  • 250 students

  • Starts: 01/04/2026

  • 5 Truong Quoc Dung, Phu Nhuan Ward, HCMC

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C-Sherpa

Phung Thi Bich Ngoc

  • A senior leader with 20 years of diverse experience in business management and brand building across ASEAN markets (Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore).
  • Country CEO | Joy Group Indonesia — leading organizational strategy and market expansion.
  • Chief Business Officer | Social Bella Group — driving digital transformation for one of Southeast Asia's leading beauty-tech platforms.
  • Category Director, Personal Care | L'Oréal Indonesia.
  • Country Marketing Manager | P&G ASEAN (Indonesia).

THE CHALLENGE

Getting promoted is hard… becoming a great manager is harder

Moving from an individual contributor to leading a team is a proud milestone but also full of challenges. At this stage, most new managers fall into familiar situations:

  • Doing the work yourself instead of delegating.

  • Struggling to give feedback and handle team conflict.

  • Juggling old expertise with a new management role.

And the numbers behind this reality are significant:

  • 60% of new managers struggle in their first 12 months.

  • Only 1 in 10 is properly trained before stepping into management.

  • Replacing a departing employee can cost 6-9 months of salary.

FIRST TIME MANAGER is designed as a roadmap for the early years of your management journey — helping you understand the role, build a structured way of working and lead your team effectively.

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OUTCOMES

The only new-manager program that delivers results from day one

  • Confidently take on the management role and organize work optimally.
  • Know how to lead, delegate and motivate your team.
  • Build 360° relationships with your boss, peers and staff.
  • Manage emotions, handle pressure and keep a leader's mindset.

AUDIENCE

Who is this course for?

  • People who have just taken on a management role for 3-12 months.

  • People supervising at least one staff member who want structured management skills.

  • People facing team-leadership challenges, lacking confidence or receiving negative feedback on their style.

  • People who want a solid foundation to move from an individual to a management role.

ABOUT THE COURSE

12 sessions to reshape a new manager's mindset

  • Confidence in the management role

    Understand the 3 core responsibilities of a manager and organize work optimally.

  • Lead the team the right way

    Know how to delegate, give feedback and motivate the team to run effectively.

  • Manage 360° relationships

    Understand people and coordinate smoothly with your boss, peers and staff.

  • Build a performance-focused team

    Apply the "Do less - Focus" principle to accomplish what matters most.

  • Manage emotions and pressure

    Manage energy, avoid burnout and keep a steady leader's mindset.

PROGRAM CONTENT

3 Levels, 12 Modules

LEVEL 1

Module 1 — The manager's role (3P model)

Define the 3 core responsibilities, apply the 3P model (People - Purpose - Process) and analyze real case studies.

Module 2 — Effective delegation

Module 3 — Feedback & basic coaching

Module 4 — Setting team goals

LEVEL 2

Module 5 — Performance management

Module 6 — Handling conflict

Module 7 — 360° communication

Module 8 — Motivating & retaining staff

LEVEL 3

Module 9 — Strategic thinking for managers

Module 10 — Managing change

Module 11 — Managing emotions & energy

Module 12 — Building a high-performing team

Applying UPWARDS™ in the program

METHOD

Applying UPWARDS™ in the program

Talent Connect Plus's proprietary method will help you:

  • Learn on a progressive path from fundamentals to advanced, matching a new manager's journey.

  • Combine theory, practice and reflection after each session.

  • Apply it to real work right away with expert guidance.

HOW TO JOIN

Course details

Schedule: See details for each Level

Format: Offline

Who it fits:

  • New managers (3-12 months of experience).
  • Managers lacking confidence or needing to improve their leadership style.
  • Specialists currently supervising staff.

Prerequisites:

  • 3-12 months of management experience (recommended).
  • Complete Level 1 before Level 2 & 3.

Level 1

  • Date: 28-29.03.2026
  • Duration: 1h orientation + 4 sessions (3h/session)

3.9M/learner

Bonus:

  • Learning card: the 3 pillars of a manager's role.
  • Learning card: the 4-step effective coaching process.
  • A set of 100+ competency interview questions.

Level 2

  • Date: 28-29.03.2026
  • Duration: 1h orientation + 4 sessions (3h/session)

4.9M/learner

Requirement:

Complete Level 1

Level 3

  • Date: 23-24.05.2026 (tentative)
  • Duration: 4 sessions (3h/session)

5.9M/learner

Requirement:

Complete Level 1 & 2

3-Level Combo

  • Date: 28-29.03.2026
  • Duration: 1h orientation + 4 sessions (3h/session)

14,700,00011.7M /learner

Bonus:

  • 1 ticket to C-Sherpa Checkpoint.
  • 1 ticket to Chat with C-Sherpa.
  • 1 voucher worth 500,000₫ for your next registration.

STUDENT REVIEWS

What Talent Connect Plus students say

  • I clearly felt Ms. Ngoc's dedication, expertise and perspective. What I liked most was how she motivated students to understand and love their management role. Right after the first session I saw exactly where I'd been stuck.

    Do Thanh Tung

    Do Thanh Tung

    Team Leader

  • What resonated most was the part on empathy in management. Thanks to the course, I now handle my manager role better and make fairer, more professional decisions.

    Vu Hai Yen

    Vu Hai Yen

    Supervisor

  • This is the first course where I felt so connected to the trainer. Ms. Ngoc helped me see problems from multiple angles, especially a growth mindset when working with teams.

    Pham Duc Huy

    Pham Duc Huy

    Project Manager

F.A.Q.s

Frequently asked questions

Where is the course held?

In person at 5 Truong Quoc Dung, Phu Nhuan Ward, HCMC.

Do I need to complete Level 1 first?

Yes. You need to complete Level 1 before Level 2 and Level 3.

What if I miss a session?

Please contact the TCP team to arrange a make-up in a suitable class.

Does the fee include materials?

Yes, it includes materials and the learning-card bonuses for each Level.

Can you issue an invoice for my company?

Yes. Please provide your invoicing details when registering.

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