First-Time Leader Bootcamp
You will learn to delegate tasks, enforce results, and finally find your footing in your new role as a boss among former colleagues.
Apply- 10 sessions
120 min each - Polish
- Zoom
- Basic
About the programme
About the programme
The world of leadership is changing rapidly, and the need for competent and confident female leaders is greater than ever. The First-Time Leader Bootcamp is a program designed for women who are on the cusp of their first managerial role and want to enter it fully prepared.
The program provides a solid foundation of key leadership competencies, combining practical workshops, mentoring, and analysis of real business cases. Participants leave with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to navigate the realities of modern leadership effectively.
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Benefits for a participant
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Gain the knowledge and tools to advance your career and establish yourself as a strong, effective leader in your organization.
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Learn to solve problems and make decisions so that even the toughest leadership challenges work in your favor.
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Build relationships with like-minded ambitious female leaders and mentors – a community you can count on.
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Acquire practical skills that will enable you to lead your team effectively and with greater confidence.
Benefits for an organization
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Invest in future female leaders. Give them the skills and confidence to lead teams to the results your organization needs.
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Better decisions and more efficient problem-solving directly translate into the effectiveness and results of your teams.
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By developing female leaders, you build an organization where leadership is truly balanced and inclusive.
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Demonstrate your commitment to employee development, and you will gain greater job satisfaction and loyalty to the company.
Agenda
- Module 1
Introduction to Leadership
- Key principles of effective leadership: understanding the foundations that define successful leadership.
- Your leadership style: a self-diagnosis using a dedicated tool to discover your leadership style.
- Personal and professional goals: a workshop on setting clear, achievable goals on your leadership journey.
- Case study: Facebook
- Module 2
Leader's Self-Awareness
- Analysis of leadership styles: an overview of various management and leadership styles and their practical applications.
- Self-awareness analysis: assessment of your current skills in relation to specific leadership competencies.
- Personality test: in-depth personality analysis using tools such as 16Personalities (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, MBTI).
- Module 3
Emotional Intelligence and Self-Management
- What is emotional intelligence (EQ): understanding the components of emotional intelligence.
- Self-awareness and self-regulation: techniques for managing emotions and behaviors.
- Mindfulness and stress management: a workshop on stress reduction and increasing mindfulness.
- Module 4
Communication
- Effective communication strategies: techniques for clear and persuasive communication.
- Active listening and empathy: developing skills for attentive listening and empathetic responses to team members.
- Difficult conversations: a workshop on conducting challenging conversations with confidence.
- Case study: Oprah Winfrey
- Module 5
Confidence and Assertiveness
- Debunking myths about confidence: common beliefs that make confidence seem unattainable.
- Building confidence: recommendations to strengthen confidence in leadership roles.
- Assertive communication strategies.
- Assertiveness in practice: role-playing exercises to practice assertive communication.
- Module 6
Team Management
- Building high-performing teams: strategies for creating and maintaining effective teams.
- Team roles and responsibilities dynamics: understanding and managing different team roles.
- Effective delegation: a workshop on efficiently assigning tasks.
- Case study: Google
- Module 7
Between the Board and the Team
- Strategies for daily team collaboration: effective techniques for managing ongoing interactions and team work.
- Between the team and the board: practical strategies for reconciling your team’s goals with top management’s expectations.
- Case study: IBM
- Module 8
Project Management
- Introduction to project management: basic principles and the importance of project management in a leader’s work.
- Planning and prioritization techniques: methods for effective project planning and prioritization.
- Creating project plans: a workshop on developing comprehensive project plans.
- Project skills assessment: a self-diagnosis to evaluate and strengthen your project management competencies.
- Module 9
Strategic Management
- Introduction to strategic thinking: learning the importance of strategic thinking in leadership.
- Tools and frameworks for strategic planning: utilizing SWOT analysis and PESTEL analysis.
- Developing a strategic plan: group activity to create a strategic plan for a real-world scenario.
- Executive presentation skill
- Module 10
Individual Development Plan
- Personal leadership development plan: a workshop on creating a plan tailored to your goals and further development.
- Real leadership challenges: case studies and strategies for dealing with the most common problems in a leader’s work.
- Effectiveness of a novice manager: key elements of managerial effectiveness according to the Gartner model.
Participants’ profiles
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Women aspiring to managerial roles
For women who will soon be promoted to their first managerial position. The program helps develop key leadership skills and build confidence at the start.
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Mid-level managers
For women with several years of management experience who want to refine their leadership competencies and aim for higher positions.
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Female entrepreneurs scaling their business
For women running startups or small businesses. Provides strategies for team building, project management, and business development.
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Specialists in career transition
For women transitioning from technical or expert roles to managerial positions. Focuses on leadership skills and self-management.
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HR and talent development specialists
For women working in HR or talent development. Strengthens their ability to design effective leadership programs and support emerging female leaders.
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Women returning to the workforce
For women returning to the workforce after a career break. Provides them with up-to-date leadership skills and the confidence needed to take on managerial roles.
Our coach
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Karolina Krawczyk-Długołęcka
#teammanagement #decisionmaking #womeninleadership #strategyKarolina is a manager and business trainer with over ten years of experience in finance. She has led large-scale teams and projects, combining managerial precision with coaching energy. She designs programs that transform developmental goals into concrete skills and measurable results.
Her workshops have a clear pace and engaging exercises. The materials are meticulously prepared and based on research and reports from reputable institutions. Karolina combines evidence-based methods with boardroom practice. Participants leave with ready-to-use tools, not just a collection of slides.
As the founder and CEO of Flow, she supports companies in building modern leadership. With courage and authenticity, she empowers women on their path to leadership roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Flow Pro?
FLOW PRO (Advanced Managerial and Leadership Trainings) – 6 intensive live-online training programmes indended mainly for experienced managers. Each programme ends with a live (offline) meeting of course alumni. Training sessions are held both during the week and on weekends. The First-Time Leaders Bootcamp program is aimed at management adepts who do not yet have much managerial experience. The other programs are aimed at people who have at least basic knowledge of management and leadership. There is a limit on the number of participants for each training session.
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What is Flow Open?
FLOW OPEN (Mini Live-online Training Programmes & Workshops) – a base of 1-3 days live-online courses on management and leadership. Anyone can sign up for the training, regardless of their career stage and level of proficiency in the management and leadership field. There is a limit on the number of participants for each training session.
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What is Flow-shorts library?
FLOW-SHORTS library (Pre-recorded Learning Materials) – a collection of short videos that demonstrate the use of various leadership and management tools. Each recording illustrates the use of one tool. The library of tools is organized thematically, each video has a tag, followed by an assigned category (topic). They can be sorted and filtered by category. Access to FLOW-SHORTS can be purchased independently of other FLOW services.
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What is the difference between Flow Open and Flow Pro?
There are many differences between FLOW OPEN courses and FLOW PRO programmes, especially in scope and structure of content, advancement of content, target audience, scheduling and admission.
Structure and Content:
FLOW OPEN: These are relatively short, base-level live-online training sessions spread across 1-3 days. Each session is further broken down into modules that last between 1.5 to 2.5 hours, usually conducted at weekly intervals. The content is likely broad, covering essential aspects suitable for participants at any career stage and proficiency level.FLOW PRO: This consists of more comprehensive and advanced training programs, each involving several live-online sessions culminating in an in-person meeting of course alumni. The program structure is more intensive and designed to delve deeper into specialized areas of managerial and leadership skills.
Target Audience:
FLOW OPEN: Open to anyone interested in management and leadership, regardless of their experience level. This makes it suitable for a wide range of participants, from beginners to more experienced professionals looking to refresh or broaden their knowledge.FLOW PRO: Targeted at individuals who have at least a basic understanding of management and leadership, except for the First-Time Leaders Bootcamp, which caters to novices. These trainings are more exclusive and aim to deepen the expertise of participants who already possess foundational knowledge.
Scheduling:
FLOW OPEN: Sessions are held only on weekdays, making it potentially more suitable for those who prefer a standard workweek schedule.FLOW PRO: These sessions accommodate more flexible scheduling by including weekends, catering to professionals who might need weekend options due to tight weekday schedules.
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Can I participate in the Flow Pro program without any managerial experience?
If you’re interested in participating in the FLOW PRO offerings but lack managerial experience, the First-Time Leaders Bootcamp would be the ideal entry point. This program focuses on equipping new leaders with the foundational skills needed to begin their managerial journey, making it suitable for those at the start of their leadership path.
For other FLOW PRO trainings, having some prior managerial experience or at least a basic understanding of management principles is generally expected, as these courses aim to build on existing knowledge and delve deeper into more advanced topics.
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Can I pay by myself or my company must pay?
There are two common payment options:
Self-Payment: You can choose to pay for the training yourself. This is a viable option for individuals who are investing in their own professional development independently of their employer’s initiatives or support.
Company-Sponsored: Often, companies choose to sponsor employees for such training programs as part of their professional development and talent management strategies. This can include full or partial payment of the training fees.
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