Open Programs for experienced Professionals

Open Programs for experienced Professionals

Be the game changer and stand out by further expanding your business strategy

Leading other people does not only mean delegating but supporting and motivating others to fulfill their individual job. A good and successful leader must know all parts of their business to make sustainable and relevant decisions. Join one of the best business schools worldwide: at WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management, we offer various online or on-campus programs for professional development. Benefit from insights of different industries coming together, fruitful networking opportunities, and dedicated support for an exceptional (learning) experience to stand out by further expanding your professional knowledge. In a world full of players… be the game changer!

Relevant topics for aspiring managers in a compact format:

Prepare for your next career step by expanding your leadership, strategy, or negotiation skills in one of our 2-3 day Open Programs:

Financial Literacy Program
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Düsseldorf
3 days & self-paced learning
For young & middle managers

Intensive program | 3 days | Foundation in finance & accounting | Interpretation of relevant financial information to decision making situations | For managers who are not financial specialists

Innovation & Corporate Entrepreneurship Essentials Program
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Düsseldorf
3 days
For young managers

Interactive program | 3 days | Practical tools & agile methods for innovation | Guest lectures from experienced practitioners | For young professionals, middle managers, & executives

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.

Negotiations Program
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Düsseldorf
2 days
For professionals & executives

B2B Negotiations Seminar | 2 days | Negotiate effectively | Know & avoid tactical & psychological pitfalls | Role-plays & practicing of new tools | For professionals & executives

Strategy Essentials Program
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Düsseldorf
3 days
For young managers

Interactive Program | 3 days | Strategy development & execution | Intro to change management | Practice-oriented knowledge | For young professionals & managers

Strategic Decision-Making Program
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Düsseldorf
3 days & self-paced learning
For experienced professionals

Interactive program | 3 days | Strategic thinking & acting | Develop strategic foresight | Enhancement of strategic intuition, foresight, & judgement | For experienced professionals

The Essence of Coaching for Senior Leaders
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Düsseldorf & Online
6 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.

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.

More networking, more depth - our extensive programs:

You don't have the time for a complete course of study, but would still like to continue your education at the university level? Opt for one of our extensive programs (9-26 attendance days) and not only expand your general management skills, but also earn ECTS credits for possible follow-up studies.

General Management Plus Program
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Germany | Switzerland | Project country
25 days + virtual teamwork
Middle management

Part-time executive program | 7 modules | International social entrepreneurship project | WHU Mini MBA Certificate + 15 ECTS | Intercultural & leadership skills | In cooperation with BOOKBRIDGE

Management Essentials Program
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Düsseldorf
9 days
For young managers

General Management | 9 days | Executive program | Flexible | ECTS credits for further studies | Exclusive networking | Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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.

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More Questions? Contact usNikola Nakov & Yvonne KrackAdmissions Team Executive Education Open Programs
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