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Our Leadership Programs

Our Leadership Programs

Intense and highly practical leadership programs for leaders and executives

Enhance your ability to lead teams and drive strategic transformations.

For professionals entering senior roles and senior executives who would like to enhance their skillset, effective leadership means thinking strategically about the big picture.

The Leadership courses at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management will sharpen your soft skills and help you navigate the complexities of team leadership. Develop a deeper self-awareness of your own strengths as a leader through case studies, peer coaching, self-reflection and interactive simulations. After successful completion of our programs, you will receive a certificate from one of the world's leading international business schools.

We offer leadership 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 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.

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.

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.

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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