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People-First Leadership for New Managers

9.3

(6 ratings)

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4 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

Be more confident, more fulfilled, and less stressed managing your teams by being a people-first leader.

Hosted by

Whey Han Tan

Head of People at Y Combinator unicorn, Regional P&L/Sales Leader, BCG trainer

Course overview

Learn to be a people-first leader and build your very own team operating system

Turn your expectations of being a great manager on its head by being a people-first leader.


Most new managers focus on proving themselves by obsessing over numbers/results. Instead, obsess over the success of your people and the numbers/results will follow.


In this course, you will understand what it means to be a people-first leader, you will get practical frameworks and templates that you can easily apply, and you will be guided step-by-step to put together your very own team operating system.


95% of managers rated that they would recommend or strongly recommend the manager trainings I personally developed and facilitated to other managers.

Who is this course for

01

New managers who have just transitioned from individual contributors and are aiming to be confident and fulfilled leaders.

02

Struggling managers who have been managing for a short period of time and are facing challenges and frustrations.

03

Experienced managers looking to elevate or rethink the way you manage and wanting to draw the best from their people/teams.

What you’ll get out of this course

Practical frameworks

Learn essential people manager skills through practical frameworks that can be easily applied with your people and teams.

Customisable templates

Receive templates that you can get going with immediately or customise to your needs to build your very own team operating system.

Immediate practice and feedback

Practise what you learn and get feedback immediately with your cohort and in small breakout rooms.

Peer-to-peer learning

Understand the diverse challenges and perspectives of other managers in your cohort and keep in touch to continue supporting one another.

Real-world challenges

Challenge yourself to apply what you've learned with your people and actual teams in between modules.

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Contact me directly:


Email | Free Coaching | LinkedIn | WhatsApp

What people are saying (more below)

        Whey Han is a fantastic workshop host and presenter. His session on conducting one-on-ones was highly insightful and engaging. The content was concise and actionable. Whey Han did a great job at facilitating discussions and highlighting key takeaways. I will definitely be signing up for further sessions.
Alex Sonnenwald

Alex Sonnenwald

Senior Analytics Manager at KAYAK
        We worked together on many change management projects over the years. The right leadership behaviour is critical to any change process. Whey Han is the go-to expert for organisation change. He works closely with leaders to hold an honest mirror upon themselves and understand how they need to change to bring the results they themselves want to see.
Yew Heng Lim

Yew Heng Lim

Group MD, Public Affairs and PMI at Grab
        Whey Han gave directions and knowledge that stay relevant to me up until today. In training, he gave real-life examples that were packaged into easy-to-digest points. Both as a manager and in giving structured lessons he is comprehensive and practical which allowed me to garner more skills quicker than I would have as a young manager.
Rachel Diercie

Rachel Diercie

Ops Team Lead at Xendit
        Whey Han’s approach to people-first leadership is inspiring and has enabled me to be a better, empathetic leader in my organization. He is an exceptional leader who brings out individuals’ best qualities and bolster their strengths. I have never felt unsupported during his leadership and has allowed me to be a more capable leader myself.
Taekoo Kang

Taekoo Kang

Senior Manager, Commercial Partnerships at KAYAK

Meet your instructor

Whey Han Tan

Whey Han Tan

People-First Leader, HBDI® Certified, MBA, Computer Engineer

Almost 20 years of experience across various company stages, functions, industries, and regions with 12 years as leader/manager including Head of People at a Y Combinator unicorn, APAC Head of Commercial at KAYAK and Project Leader at BCG (Boston Consulting Group).


I am currently a coach and trainer for BCG's Consulting Foundations and Advanced Consulting Program and also a Whole Brain® Thinking and HBDI® certified practitioner.


What brings me the most fulfilment is seeing my people engaged, learning in their roles, growing in their careers, and most importantly making progress towards their life aspirations/dreams.


Words I would use to describe my leadership style: approachable, collaborative, empathetic, empowering, humble, reflective, trusting, and unassuming.


Find out more about me on LinkedIn.

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Course syllabus

01

Get to know yourself (1.5 hours, LIVE)

Get your official HBDI® profile (thinking preferences) and draw insights into how you make decisions, get things done and work with others.

02

Get to know your people (1.5 hours, LIVE)

Figure out your people’s thinking preferences, draw insights into working better with them and learn and practise conducting effective one-on-ones with coaching techniques.

03

Delegate with intent (1.5 hours, LIVE)

Use straightforward frameworks to determine what to do vs. delegate and who to delegate to and practise delegating with intent.

04

Give feedback like gifts (1.5 hours, LIVE)

Appreciate feedback as gifts, learn how to get your people to be more receptive to feedback and practise providing feedback effectively.

05

Establish team foundations (1.5 hours, LIVE)

Learn how to create an environment that is psychologically safe for your people, align on your team’s mission/purpose and values and get your people to thrive as a team.

06

Set and achieve goals and milestones (1.5 hours, LIVE)

Apply the concepts of OKRs (Objectives, Key Results) and visual milestones to align your team and effectively work towards achieving them with individual check ins and team syncs.

Course schedule (4 weeks)

4-5 hours per week

  • Week 0: Pre-work for HBDI® profile

    1-2 hours prior to LIVE sessions


  • Week 1-3: LIVE interactive learning, building

    3 hours per week (2 x 1.5 hours)

    North America - 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 Apr 2023 (Mondays, Wednesdays)

    • 5:00-6:30pm PT
    • 8:00-9:30pm ET


    Asia Pacific - 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 Apr 2023 (Tuesdays, Thursdays)

    • 5:30-7:00am IST
    • 7:00-8:30am ICT/WIB
    • 8:00-9:30am AWST/HKT/MYT/PHT/SGT
    • 9:00-10:30am JST/KST
    • 10:00-11:30pm AEST

  • Week 1-3: Real-world challenges

    1-2 hours per week on your own time


  • Week 4: LIVE Q&A/office hours (Bonus)

    3 hours (2 x 1.5 hours)

    North America - 1, 3 May 2023 (Monday, Wednesday)

    • 5:00-6:30pm PT
    • 8:00-9:30pm ET


    Asia Pacific - 2, 4 May 2023 (Tuesday, Thursday)

    • 5:30-7:00am IST
    • 7:00-8:30am ICT/WIB
    • 8:00-9:30am AWST/HKT/MYT/PHT/SGT
    • 9:00-10:30am JST/KST
    • 10:00-11:30pm AEST
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MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE:


If you feel you have not benefited after attending all live sessions, actively participating, and doing the real-world challenges, you will receive your money back (up to 7 days after the course).

Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on activities.

Interactive with practice and feedback

You’ll be interacting with others in breakout rooms, practising what you learn and getting feedback.

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people-first leaders who want to learn and grow alongside you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What more people are saying

        If you’re looking for an exceptional people mentor, Whey Han is the person to go to. He’s very passionate in helping new managers to grow and thrive. He’s not only very supportive but will also guide and give directions that allow me to be able to grow not only myself but also my team.
Gabriella Lheman

Gabriella Lheman

Associate Product Manager at Xendit
        Whey Han is a truly exceptional leader. One of his greatest strengths is his ability to blend individual people leadership with strategic goals of the business. His leadership style is inspiring and effective, as he empowers his people to grow and excel while also driving the business forward. He is a force for positive change and growth.
Robin Chiang

Robin Chiang

VP & Head of Growth Markets at OpenTable
        Whey Han is one of the most people-oriented leaders I know. I worked with him 20 years ago and since we’ve shared leadership experiences through our careers. The insights that he has provided on being people-first have made a significant difference to the way I work and most importantly my teams. I’d highly recommend this training to all managers.
Harris Tsim

Harris Tsim

CTO at NectarVet, Inc.
        Exceptional leader, delivering tasks with perfection. It’s truly inspirational to see Whey Han manage each individual and make the most of their abilities. I feel really supported during his leadership, which has had positive impact not only professionally but also personally. I would definitely recommend for managers to learn from Whey Han.
Ferdinand Kusuma

Ferdinand Kusuma

Partnerships Manager at Xendit
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