Deutsche Telekom

Senior Partnering and Business Development Manager

Collaboration & Innovation Workshop Facilitator 

I design and facilitate 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 to help 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 boost collaboration, tackle complex challenges, and drive innovation. My workshops focus on delivering 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 that can be implemented immediately—no fluff, just real results.

If your team is ready to 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 and work more effectively, and feel more engaged - 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁!

Collaboration & Innovation Workshop Facilitator

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Technical Sales Manager @Business Development & Innovation

Partnering // Business Development // Innovation Facilitation @Deutsche Telekom // M.Eng & EMBA

Have you ever been in a meeting where everyone knows something's off, but no one addresses it? Deadlines pile up, communication breaks down, and progress stalls...

Over my 15+ years at Deutsche Telekom, I've seen even the best teams struggle—not because the work is too hard, but because the right conversations aren't happening.

I've been in those moments of unspoken tension when competing priorities overwhelm teams, and projects slow down—not due to complexity but because we weren't aligned.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆, 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄.

By the way—one more "synergy" training isn't the answer!

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻.

I facilitate practical, hands-on workshops that spark open conversations, build trust, and foster collaboration. I take pride in helping teams work through challenges and achieve more in a short time than they ever expected.

How I Help:

• 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: I guide your team through real problems, creating practical solutions.

• 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀: Every team is unique. I design sessions specifically for your needs, whether it's trust-building, accountability, creativity, or problem-solving.

• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: I leverage LEGO® Serious Play®, Design Thinking, and other methods — but the focus is always on results, not just the tools.

• 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: I'm all about long-term improvement, not just quick fixes.

• 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻: If you want a fun LEGO playing event that's cool, but I can't help you with that —my workshops are focused on solving real challenges. Fun is the result of the hard work.

Alongside my role at Deutsche Telekom, where I build innovative products with partners, I'm excited to offer my facilitation expertise to new teams outside the company.

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁? 

Let's connect!

I'm currently offering 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗢® 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆® workshops for tech teams looking to boost collaboration—no risk, just real, measurable results.

Why free? 

While I’ve sharpened my skills internally, I’m eager to work with new teams and gain fresh perspectives outside the company. This is a no-risk way for you to try a proven approach that delivers results and for me to meet diverse, high-impact teams.

Interested? 

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘂𝗽!

Ivan Karačić

🏆 Winner of prestigious awards, including “The Most Innovative Business Advisory Boutique 2025” for “Excellence in Experiential Learning & Team Development”; “Best Sales Training & Business Consulting Firm 2024” and “Most Innovative Sales Training & Business Consulting Firm 2023” by @Corporate Vision, and "Sales Consultancy Agency of the Year" in Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024 - by CorporateLiveWire.

• Nearly 20 years of corporate experience in executive roles at P&G and J&J.
• Transitioned in 2008 to lead my own business as Business Advisor, Sales Trainer, and Team Facilitator.
• Creator of the SALES DESIGN PROCESS®, a trademarked experiential training program that merges traditional sales techniques with modern, inclusive methods to boost self-awareness, confidence, and performance.
• Certified in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, Design Thinking & Business Design.

In 2023, I expanded my business in the USA, opening SkillmeUP, a business advisory boutique with an international outlook, offering:
✔️ Customized Sales & Marketing Training: combining proven theories, coaching, and innovative learning-by-doing techniques that increase engagement and self-confidence.
✔️ Strategic Consulting: blending classic analysis with agile co-creation formats to develop clear, actionable strategies and support business transformation.
✔️ Facilitation Workshops: designed to unlock team potential, strengthen collaboration, and spark creative thinking.

What makes my company unique is not just what we do, but how we do it:
👉 We bring together solid corporate experience with the agility of a boutique firm.
👉 We design and deliver each project as a tailored experience, not a pre-packaged solution.
👉 We use innovative, human-centered methodologies like LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and our proprietary SALES DESIGN PROCESS®, developed from years of field work.
👉 We help organizations grow by combining business strategy, sales expertise, and human-centered facilitation.

We believe that people are the key to any successful business. That’s why we focus on creating spaces where individuals feel empowered to contribute, collaborate, and thrive.

Let’s connect if you’re ready to explore new ideas, strengthen your team’s performance, or reimagine your sales and business strategies.

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