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Leaders of Tomorrow Certificate (Certificate Course)

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Graduation
Zertifikat

Taught language
Deutsch, Englisch

Specialization
Leadership

Program Emphasis
Leadership

Course options
Certificate program

Locations
Mannheim

Contact

Contact person
MBS Open Courses & Certificates Team
Bring out the competent leader in you with our Leaders of Tomorrow Certificate! Whether you are just getting started with your first leadership position or currently growing into it – we will support you in defining your unique leadership style, becoming a keen strategic thinker and a trusted and respected resource for yourself and your team. Acquire the knowledge and mindset you need to take your first steps in leadership and connect with other emerging leaders in an intensive, three-day program.

This program is designed for young professionals who already have some project management experience and junior managers preparing for their first leadership role. To take part, you need to have at least three years of work experience, either with or without an academic degree. You should be about to take up a leadership position or have recently taken up a leadership role and have good English language skills.

This course will help you develop your leadership skills and become a more effective leader. You will explore the behaviors of successful leaders and identify areas for personal growth. You will learn how to motivate yourself and others and develop your own authentic leadership style. The course covers strategies for leading high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and maximizing team potential. Additionally, you will gain tools for managing expectations and navigating crucial conversations to achieve constructive outcomes. Insights on leadership in the age of AI will round off your learning experience.

Designed for real-world impact, this program features a mix of expert-led lectures, case studies, practical exercises, and dynamic discussions to deepen your understanding and sharpen your skills.

Program Emphasis

Foundations of Leadership
  • Understanding and developing the traits, habits, and behavior of successful leaders
  • How to be seen by others as a credible leader
  • Self-diagnosis: Where do I stand, what do I need to work on, and how exactly?
Motivating and Influencing People
  • How motivation works and how to motivate myself and others
  • How to influence others – the best practices of persuasion
  • Leadership behaviors that need to be in your behavioral repertoire
  • How to develop your own leadership style
  • What you need to know about leadership and AI
Leading Teams
  • How to lead teams so that the whole becomes greater than the sum of the parts
  • How do I get the most out of my teams?
How to Network & Elevate Your Leadership Presence
  • The right mindset & growth mindset principles
  • Strategies to calm the nervous system and influence your energy level
  • Having the right attitude in human interactions
  • Key networking strategies and preparing for a networking event
  • Leveraging digital identity for professional growth
  • Communication strategies (mirroring, active listening)
  • Sympathy vs empathy – empathetic communication
  • Choosing your tone and using cadence
Managing Expectations & Crucial Conversations
  • Why are expectation management and crucial conversations important?
  • Typical challenges, incl. in the virtual world
  • Using expectations to build good relationships
  • Using failure for your benefit
  • What are crucial conversations and why do we avoid them?
  • Their benefits and how to prepare for them
  • How to manage reactions and ensure good, constructive outcomes
  • Real play

Requirements / Application

At least 3 years of work experience, good English language skills

Important Dates

Register by February 23 for the German course run in April, and by April 6 for the English course run in May 2025 to save €600 with our early-bird offer!

The final registration deadlines are March 26 for the German run and May 6 for the English run.

Tuition / Fees

3,500 €
Early-bird price 2,900 €

Duration of study

3 days,
April 9-11, 2025
May 20-22, 2025

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