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

Hrvatski Telekom

Senior Product Development Manager

Senior Voice Services Development and Integration Specialist

Planning and Deployment Specialist

Deutsche Telekom AG

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

Chapter Lead Solution Design (Technology Delivery International)

People Lead Chapter Product Management (Innovation Hub)

Business development activities within the topics of 5G/Edge Computing & WiFi (B2C / B2B).

Senior Business Development Manager

Product marketing / business development role in the areas of i) core communication services (RCS, VoLTE, VoWiFi), ii) WiFi Access (Fon), iii) Kids proposition (kids content, parental control) within Deutsche Telekom EU footprint.

Senior Mobile Data Expert

COSMOTE Mobile Telecommunications S.A.

Product marketing development in the area of mobile broadband & handset Internet for all market segments (Residential / Corporate / Prepaid). Conducting in-depth analysis to devise long-term and comprehensive marketing and operational strategies to drive growth in key market segments. Preparing strategic market analysis reports to include forecasting, profitability, market share, and competitive analysis using independent research. Developing and implementing annual operating plans, yearly product budgeting and business plan. 
- Sustained market leadership in mobile broadband, achieving a market share greater than 50%
- Achieved yearly revenue growth Enriched mobile broadband service portfolio with innovative product launches (Prepaid Mobile Broadband, Data Share Bundle for Residential / Corporate MBB, Prepaid Handset Internet Tariffs, 4G) 
- Commercial exploitation of new network technologies (Wi-Fi, QoS in Mobile Broadband, mVoIP/MoIP)
- User Experience improvements

Mobile Broadband Section Manager

Managed voice products & services portfolio within residential market segment. Sustained market leadership within core mobile voice segment Successful launch of a mobile 3-play proposition (Mobile Voice / Fixed / Broadband)

Postpaid Basic & Add-On Products & Services Section Manager

Product/project management of products/services in COSMOTE’s affiliates within Balkan region (Albania, FYROM, Bulgaria, Romania). Developed numerous product/services tailored for both retail and corporate market, delivered by consistent and thorough project management activities. Contributed significantly in developing product & services portfolio, revenues and corporate brand image in local markets. COSMOFON (FYROM): Commercial launch of Prepaid & Roaming services (2003) AMC & COSMOFON (ALBANIA / FYROM) – GPRS & MMS service launch (2004/2005) COSMOTE Romania - Project/product managed 11 products & services portfolio within company’s re-launch program (2005) GLOBUL & COSMOTE Romania (Bulgaria / Romania) : Project managed i-mode service launch (2006 -2007) Devised and proposed business models and exploitation plans on two EU funded research projects in m-Knowledge Management (MUMMY) & m-learning (MOBIlearn) fields (2002-2004)

International Products & Services Product/Project Manager

NORTEL NETWORKS

Software based design, testing & performance verification of GSM/GPRS/3G functionalities implemented on the mobile’s network customer’s database (HLR – Home Location Register)

GSM Developer & HLR Product Tester (R&D)

LOGOS RESEARCH Ltd

A Greek owned medical equipment supplier (CO2 Lasers, CCD imaging, RF surgery, Biomedicine Telemetry Systems, Magnetic Field Generators). 
Managed line production, external suppliers, procurement, contracts and commercial negotiations of existing products (RF Surgery, CO2 Lasers, CCD Imaging).
Designed and implemented new products (Biomedicine Telemetry Systems, Computer based Biomedical Applications)

Technical Design & Development Manager

HEEQAC-Hellenic Electronics Equipment Quality Assurance Centre

Managed lab activities concerning compliance tests on electronic devices, electromechanical components and devices, electric boards, lights, electric valves, in accordance to European Directive Low Voltage Directive LVD 73/23 EEC for CE marking.

Quality Assurance Manager

People Lead Chapter Product Management

Senior business development professional with long experience on developing propositions & services within Telco industry. 
Working closely with companies & start-ups established within US (Silicon Valley), Israel (Tel-Aviv) and Europe regions.    

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