EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICE
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EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICE
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Today, leaders face complex challenges: guiding teams through change, communicating difficult decisions, retaining employees, and at the same time reflecting on and developing their own roles.
We help companies strengthen their leaders in targeted ways—whether in succession planning, transformation processes, or personal development. Our work combines structured analysis, individualized coaching, and practical application in day-to-day leadership.
The following examples from our consulting practice illustrate typical issues and practical solutions.
Today, leaders face complex challenges: guiding teams through change, communicating difficult decisions, retaining employees, and at the same time reflecting on and developing their own roles.
We help companies strengthen their leaders in targeted ways—whether in succession planning, transformation processes, or personal development. Our work combines structured analysis, individualized coaching, and practical application in day-to-day leadership.
The following examples from our consulting practice illustrate typical issues and practical solutions.
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SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISE
Ensuring Succession – Effectively Developing New Leaders
Initial Situation
A medium-sized automotive supplier wanted to develop the next generation of leaders from within its own company. Several employees were to take on leadership responsibilities for the first time and be prepared for their new roles.
Procedure
Getting to Know Each Other and Clarifying Development Goals
Introduction to Personality Analysis and 360° Feedback
Analysis of the feedback results
Reflection on One’s Self-Image and How Others Perceive One
Addressing Key Management Issues
Application to Day-to-Day Management
Challenge
The new managers should better assess their impact, understand the expectations of those around them, and develop their leadership roles in a stable manner from the outset. At the same time, the goal was to ensure a sustainable and professional succession plan within the company.
Result
Faster and more stable assumption of the leadership role
Improved Communication with the Teams
Greater Collaboration Among Senior Leadership
DAX-Listed Company
Conducting Difficult Conversations Constructively
Initial Situation
A DAX-listed telecommunications company was facing a major workforce restructuring. Executives needed to communicate the changes and support employees during this sensitive period.
Procedure
Analysis of Typical Conversational Situations
Reflection on One’s Own Attitude and Role
Practical Exercises for Difficult Conversations
Developing Individual Conversation Strategies
Addressing Real-Life Situations from Everyday Management Practice
Support for putting theory into practice
Challenge
Managers should gain confidence in handling difficult conversations and communicate clearly, professionally, and empathetically even in conflict-ridden or stressful situations.
Result
More Professional and Empathetic Communication Skills
Höhere Veränderungsbereitschaft bei Führungskräften und Mitarbeitenden
Greater Leadership Effectiveness in a Time of Change
SMALL BUSINESS
Resilience of executives in a transformation strengthen
Initial Situation
Ein mittelständisches Unternehmen in der Chemiebranche befand sich in einer größeren Transformation. Einzelne Führungskräfte standen unter hoher Belastung und sollten in ihrer Rolle gezielt gestärkt werden.
Procedure
Personal Self-Assessment and Clarification of Objectives
Clarifying the Objectives and Purpose of the Coaching Session
Interpretation of a Personality Analysis
Comparison of Self-Perception and Others’ Perception
Reflection on Existing Patterns of Behavior
- Developing concrete courses of action for day-to-day leadership
Challenge
The goal was to enhance the personal stability and effectiveness of managers, to reflect on stressful patterns, and to develop concrete strategies for dealing with pressure, uncertainty, and responsibility.
Result
Helping a Leader Stay Grounded in a Challenging Situation
Greater Personal Effectiveness in Working with Teams and Managing Change
- Preventing Overwork and Burnout