60% of first-time managers fail within 2 years. Media.net decided not to leave that to chance
Media.net, one of the world's largest contextual advertising networks, knows this well. When you're scaling fast in a competitive industry, you can't afford to have your newest managers figuring it out on the fly.
How Jombay helped their first-time managers make the shift -
Media.net partnered with Jombay to design a focused development journey for its first-time managers - built around the specific themes the organisation had identified as critical.
- Focused on what actually makes managers effective: The journey was anchored to four capabilities - Driving Empowerment through feedback, Boosting Efficacy through delegation, Building Connection and high-performing teams, and Driving Impact - going straight to the behaviours that separate managers who thrive from those who struggle.
- Built for application, not just awareness: Across four instructor-led interventions and eight Manager Connects per batch, participants didn't just learn frameworks - they practised them. The session structure was designed to create space for reflection, discussion, and real-world application between touchpoints.
- Developed collaboratively, not off the shelf: The content was built in close partnership with Media.net's team and facilitators - ensuring every session reflected the organisation's context, culture, and the specific challenges their managers were navigating.
What this enabled:
The programme received an NPS of 9 and participants made clear what landed most. One put it simply: The session provided valuable insights into delegation, mindfulness, and readiness assessment. The frameworks like the RACI and Skill-Will Matrix gave us practical tools we could actually use.
That's the difference between a one-off training programme and development planned as a journey. Media.net's first-time managers walked away with practical tools, clearer instincts, and the confidence to lead - not just manage.
If you too are looking for partners in running a Development Centre for your team, feel free to reach out for a quick chat:)
