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Our Leadership & Advanced Management Programs

Our Leadership & Advanced Management Programs

Intense and highly practical Programs for leaders and executives

The Leadership & Advanced Management Programs at WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management are specifically designed for experienced leaders and senior executives who would like to enhance their skillset and drive strategic impact in their company. After successful completion of our programs, you will receive a WHU Executive Education Certificate.

We offer trainings for young leaders, middle management talents as well as (senior) executives on leadership, coaching as a leadership style, and leading companies. Learn more:

Advanced Management Program
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Düsseldorf
6 days + short virtual sessions
Tailored for senior executives

Redefine your perspective on strategic thinking, innovation, and leadership. The executive leadership program is complemented by ample peer-to-peer feedback and executive insight sessions.

Advanced Leadership Program
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Düsseldorf
3 days
Designed for senior professionals & leaders

Grow as a leader by learning the concepts of network leadership and the dynamics of power and influence. Includes self-assessment and 360-degree feedback.

Crisis Leadership Program
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Düsseldorf
3 days
Designed for senior professionals & leaders

Improve your crisis leadership skills in a hands-on program to successfully lead your company through the storm of economic, political, climate, and societal crises.

The Essence of Coaching for Senior Leaders
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Düsseldorf & Online
5 days + short virtual sessions
For experienced leaders

Explore how you can use coaching as a leader and create a foundation for leadership success. Gain insights and practice coaching for the entirety of the leadership seminar and evolve into an agile and inspirational leader.

Management Acceleration Program
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Düsseldorf
9 days & self-paced learning
Tailored for experienced professionals

Designed for experienced professionals with at least 5-8 years of leadership experience, this program provides a comprehensive and flexible learning experience designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed to excel in leadership and strategic decision-making.

High-Performance Board Member Program
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Düsseldorf, Munich, Barcelona
7 days
For C-suite executives & board members

Unique program from the top business schools in Europe: WHU & IESE Business School | 7 days | Strategy | Governance | Digitalization | For C-suite executives & board members

Management-Führungskräfteprogramm für Non-Profits
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Düsseldorf
5 days

Exclusively for executives in the non-profit sector | 5 days | Management in the non-profit context | (Digital) transformation | Networking | In cooperation with Deutsche StiftungsAkademie

CIO Leadership Excellence Program
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Düsseldorf
5 days
For senior executives in IT & digitalization

Exclusive executive program | 5 days | Strategy | Innovation | Leadership | Networking | For senior executives in IT & digitalization | Cooperation between Foundry, WHU & Software AG

Leadership Essentials Program
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Düsseldorf
3 days
Crafted for future & young managers

Intense leadership training tailored to shape your role as a future leader, build the leadership skills you need, and orchestrate team dynamics and organizational leadership.

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