ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL TEAMS
MANAGING UP

CONFIDENT COMMUNICATION WITH MANAGEMENT AND YOUR TEAM THAT WILL PUT YOU IN CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER

TAILOR-MADE FOR INTERNATIONAL TEAMS
Levels - В1, В2, С1
Start date - |
CONSIDER YOURSELF LUCKY!
YOU’VE FOUND IT :)
It’s what you’ve been trying to find in different places (career coaching, conflict management training, debates, negotiation psychology, etc.) and then you had to create your own vocabulary lists for work
Everything you’ve been looking for — now in one course!
Techniques and tools for power communication + native-like phrases in English
We aim to help professionals level up their careers with an elevator instead of climbing that career ladder. We believe in power communication with the team, customers, and management. We would like to empower you to handle situations you normally avoid even in your native language.
MISSION
COURSE AUTHORS
10+ years of managing a language school
29 years of teaching soft skills in English, to managers and professionals
Started and led the English Training Department at Itransition
ALLA BYKOVA
ALIAKSANDR VANIUSHYN
Technical Director and Mentor
at EnRu/Black Card English
Co-founded a dental lab
Dental clinic Development Executive
Со-основатель, проектный менеджер по созданию приложения для городской среды
Co-founder and Product Manager of ERP and LMS
Co-founder of cafe «Пышечная 8»
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR:
Line managers working with international teams
Those who have tried everything but still don’t feel comfortable and confident at work
Those who only want the best for themselves
Those for who “something DOESN'T feel right” at work
Those who don’t want to go with the flow at work but to craft their career
We don’t teach just English — we teach power communication that will boost your career.
is a revolutionary approach to self-presentation and communication with the team, clients, and management.
«MANAGING UP»
FROM «UNcomfortable»
TO «comfortable UP»
Test your Managing Up skills
How strong are your workplace communication skills?
Answer the way you NORMALLY WOULD in English. This will help you to see the benefits you can get from the course.
Start Test
1. When receiving performance feedback, the best approach is to listen actively, take notes, and ____ to show you understood.
Comment: Though 3 words are very close, only paraphrase means rephrasing the speaker’s words in another way to show understanding.
Comment: Though 3 words are very close, only paraphrase means rephrasing the speaker’s words in another way to show understanding.
Comment: Though 3 words are very close, only paraphrase means rephrasing the speaker’s words in another way to show understanding.
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2. When asking for a raise, it’s essential to connect your request to your______
Comment: Among other arguments, when asking for a raise, aim to highlight what you’ve accomplished and contributed to your organization and for your manager in particular.
Comment: Among other arguments, when asking for a raise, aim to highlight what you’ve accomplished and contributed to your organization and for your manager in particular.
Comment: Among other arguments, when asking for a raise, aim to highlight what you’ve accomplished and contributed to your organization and for your manager in particular.
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3. If you're feeling overworked, it's essential to ask your manager to ____ your workload so you can meet deadlines effectively.
Comment: reassign is the only word that means that your workload will be done by someone else in full.
Comment: reassign is the only word that means that your workload will be done by someone else in full.
Comment: reassign is the only word that means that your workload will be done by someone else in full.
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4. When working with perfectionist managers, it's crucial to clarify their expectations and ____ regularly to avoid misunderstandings.
Comment: An update on the progress includes various formats like one-on-one or confirmation, but it will keep your manager in the loop and prevent from overseeing.
Comment: An update on the progress includes various formats like one-on-one or confirmation, but it will keep your manager in the loop and prevent from overseeing.
Comment: An update on the progress includes various formats like one-on-one or confirmation, but it will keep your manager in the loop and prevent from overseeing.
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5. Your manager casually asks you to work overtime tonight. It’s the final stage of the project and it’s necessary to implement the latest changes before deadline. How can you agree to the manager’s request.
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6. How do you prepare for your next career move?
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7. Are you aware of your strong and weak areas professionally?
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8. You feel that you deserve a promotion or a salary raise. Do you:
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9. How can you interrupt other speakers?
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10. What is NOT a good way to clarify expectations?
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Your workplace communication has room for improvement
This course will make a big difference for you! You’ll learn new power communication skills and techniques. Your increased confidence and language boost won't go unnoticed by your team and management. Take the course and use it to the fullest!
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This course is exactly the booster you need!
You’ve made great progress in work communication, but there are some more areas to polish. If you keep working and use the right tools, you’ll build solid skills and get a bigger picture – you’ll develop your communication style and, of course, improve your English!
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Enjoy Your Comfort in an English-Speaking Team!
You know a lot already and can easily navigate challenging situations at work. This course won't give you a breakthrough in your career. But if you have bigger ambitions, sign up for our upcoming English for Managers course. If you're not a manager, you should consider becoming one.
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WHICH OF THESE “OFF SITUATIONS”
RESONATE WITH YOU?
I need effective communication tools and vocabulary to get what I need exactly when I need it (to get my message across to the team, clients, contractors, and management)
I can't demonstrate what I’m capable of or position myself in a healthy way
I want to get better at handling conflicts confidently and defusing emotional situations with clients and team members
My boss won't listen to my arguments and requests (from discussing a pay rise to talking about issues in the team)
I don’t know how to talk about my mistakes without feeling guilty or making excuses
I don't know how to highlight my achievements to boost my career
I’d like to get more constructive feedback on my work but don’t know how to ask for it.
I don't have the skills to convince people to do something (e.g. to ask for more resources, a pay rise, or a new course)
IS THIS THE RESULTS
YOU WANT?
BUY
I’m heard and appreciated
I’m a confident person and I openly share my views
I’m eager to take on impactful projects and see my earnings grow
I stay motivated and confidently tackle new challenges
I’m an established and trusted professional
I can use English more effectively than my native language
Clear and simple system with:
+ Techniques for effective communication and negotiations
+ Tools for conflict resolution and persuasion
+ Skills to present yourself and your results
+ High-level communication skills
+ Native-like phrases to use in all those situations


We've got you covered! Whatever happens, you’ll stay on top of your game!
COURSE PLAN
Audit your brand
Positioning in the team
Tone of voice
Performance evaluation
Voice and power posing
Assertiveness
Highlighting your accomplishments
Personal task review by Alla
Targeted work on YOUR cases in workplace communication
packages
€500
✔ 3 weeks of studying
✔ 15 micro-lessons
✔ 2 seminars with Alla
✔ 1 seminar with Aliaksandr
✔ 3 practice sessions with a learning buddy
✔ Personal learning assistant
  • Your management style
  • basic communication with the manager and team.
2 sections:
Total:
  • Sprint assistance with techniques and topics to support you in the most challenging communication points.
  • What once took weeks of negotiations and approvals—now you’ll be able to resolve in days or even hours.
Result: tactics
(20 slots)
package
SPRINT
НЕДОСТУПНО
НЕДОСТУПНО
€1000
7 weeks of studying (with a 1-week break)
✔ 30 micro-lessons
✔ Mentorship session with Alla
  • Creating your personal brand
  • Advanced communication
+ 2 sections:
package SPRINT
Total:
  • You will become a confident marathoner in career communication with your manager and leadership.
  • You'll pitch any idea with ease, even to C-level stakeholders.
  • Fear and caution will be replaced by excitement and initiative.
  • Spoiler: people will avoid unnecessary conflicts and arguments with you.
Result: strategy
package
MARATHON
НЕДОСТУПНО
✔ 12 weeks of studying (with a 2-week break)
✔ 45 micro-lessons
+ Mentorship session with Aliaksandr
✔ Written skills enhancement program
✔ In-person alumni meetup in a European city

  • Managing your Manager
  • Building your presence (Voice, Intonation, Pronunciation, Presentation skills)
+ 2 sections:
pack. SPRINT + MARATHON
Total:
  • You will become a triathlete in strategic career communication.
  • You’ll be able to confidently and proactively handle up to 90% of “uncomfortable” situations in communication with your manager and leadership.
  • You'll boldly initiate situations that drive your career growth and enhance your authority within the company.
Result: strategy + implementation
package
TRIATHLON
€1500
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