CAS Leadership & Inclusion

Art of Communication I/II

I know what I want and say how to get my message across! As managers, we have to write texts and present key messages again and again. A lot depends on the result, but there is often not enough time to prepare. How do we convince others in writing or in a presentation?  And how do we achieve a convincing result as quickly and efficiently as possible? In this module we train to plan writing processes and presentations strategically and creatively as well as to execute them skillfully and successfully. We question our habits, break routines and expand our repertoire of strategic and operative leadership communication with goal-oriented strategies and practices.

Learning Objectives

• Use rhetoric and body language effectively
• Structure presentations clearly and deliver them convincingly in front of a heterogeneous audience
• Answer critical questions competently
• Using crises communicatively

Leading Yourself & Others I/II

Individual equity refers to the equitable opportunity for each person, regardless of their personal characteristics, background, or circumstances, to access various resources such as inclusion, training, or career advancement in an equal manner. An inclusive and diversity-promoting culture thus not only sets itself the goal of preventing discrimination and creating equal opportunities, but offers much more (“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance”). And not without reason: It has long been proven that diverse teams can be more successful – if they are managed properly. In this module, we therefore focus on the advantages and opportunities, but also the challenges, of diversity in teams and companies. We will cover topics such as psychological safety as well as how to deal with weaknesses and how to use strengths in a team. In addition, we want to create a common basis for assessing different behavior and responding to it professionally. For example, we discuss different communication patterns so that in the future all parties can better support each other and skillfully deal with challenging situations.

Learning Objectives

• Understand self-efficacy and its positive influences on interactions with others
• Develop strategies for self-organization and make sustainable decisions
• Learn to deal with uncertainty and loneliness at the top
• Cope with setbacks and leave a crisis with new strength

Diversity & Inclusion I/II:

A culture that promotes diversity not only aims to prevent discrimination and create equal opportunities, but also offers much more. It has long been proven that diverse teams are more successful. In this module, we therefore focus on the advantages and opportunities of diversity in the company. In this context, it is also about dealing with weaknesses and using strengths in the team. In addition, we want to create a common basis for assessing different behavior and responding professionally. In a workshop, for example, we discuss how communication patterns differ between women and men so that both can support each other effectively and approach challenging situations more skillfully in the future.

Learning Objectives

• Diversity dimensions and their challenges
• Professionalize the handling of weaknesses, strengths, and differences in the team
• Add value by building awareness for equal opportunity
• Recognize communication patterns and be able to respond to specific situations

Leading Yourself & Others II/II

Leadership means working through employees – but how do we do this successfully? How do we lead diverse teams virtually and approach other challenging leadership situations? In this module, we highlight the principles of effective and authentic leadership based on current challenges in the classroom. We address topics such as resource management, goal setting, the influencing factors of group dynamics, as well as leadership trends of the future.

Learning Objectives

• Know effective leadership styles/principles/roles/techniques and competencies for difficult leadership situations.
• Understand authenticity as a concept and apply it in your professional environment
• Master motivation and individual forms of trust building
• Derive success factors to master future leadership challenges

Art of Communication II/II

Managers negotiate at different levels every day. In addition to professional competence, convincing and sustainable negotiation results require efficient and well-structured negotiation management. Furthermore, the attitude with which we face our negotiating partners is important.  A successful negotiation results when all the involved parties gain some benefit. In this module, we therefore cover negotiation management in detail and discuss ways of assessing and resolving conflicts at various stages.

Learning Objectives

• Plan and successfully conduct negotiations and meetings
• Successfully integrate the cultural context into your negotiating position
• Cope with negotiation stress professionally
• Recognize, understand, and manage conflicts

Diversity & Inclusion II/II

A culture that promotes diversity and inclusion must build a shared understanding. On this basis, a corporate culture can be created in which all employees are perceived and can contribute so that we live for each other instead of against each other. In this module, we deal with challenges and approaches to solutions on the way to a shared culture. In a workshop, for example, we discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion for promoting innovation and competitiveness in the age of new work.

Learning Objectives

• Assess corporate readiness for diversity and inclusion
• Understand and overcome cultural barriers
• Know sustainable diversity as well as inclusion strategies
• Promote diversity and inclusion in the company