Leaders of Tomorrow Certificate
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Grow Into Your First Leadership Position
Bring out the competent leader in you with our Leaders of Tomorrow Certificate! Whether you are just getting started with your first leadership position or currently growing into it – we will support you in defining your unique leadership style, becoming a keen strategic thinker and a trusted and respected resource for yourself and your team. Acquire the knowledge and mindset you need to take your first steps in leadership and connect with other emerging leaders in an intensive, three-day program.
Key Facts
Program Structure
One on site module, two course runs in April and May 2025
Program Duration
3 days,
April 9-11, 2025
May 20-22, 2025
Location
On site, Mannheim, Germany
Language
German (April 2025), English (May 2025)
Course Fee
3,500 €, Early-bird price 2,900 €
Prerequisites
At least 3 years of work experience, good English language skills
Credits
Certificate awarded by Mannheim Business School
Reputation
Best ranked German business school
Leadership at Mannheim Business School
Learn what leadership expert Prof. Dr. Eric Kearney, MBS Adjunct Faculty, has to say about leadership, why you should consider leadership training regardless of your current position, the benefits of taking a leadership course at a business school, why a leadership course should include both a research and a practical perspective, and why you should hone your leadership skills in a face-to-face program.
Discover more about Prof. Eric Kearney below and gain foundational leadership insights from him in our Leaders of Tomorrow Certificate.
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Perspectives
Ali Bassiouny, EE System Architect at Garrett – Advancing Motion"During the Leaders of Tomorrow Certificate, I learned about the importance of networking and the key aspects and characteristics of successful leadership. These learnings will support me in providing essential leadership guidance to my current and future teams while also advancing my career. The course places significant emphasis on evidence-based knowledge, ensuring recommendations and information are grounded in data and statistics, rather than anecdotes or personal experiences."
Dr. rer. nat. Maria Hamze Sinno, Regional Diagnostics Expert at Becton Dickinson"The Leaders of Tomorrow Certificate has been an excellent experience, providing me with actionable insights into leadership challenges. I have been able to apply them immediately in my role as it covered a solid foundation in leadership principles. I discovered my unique leadership style and gained confidence in decision-making. The dynamic workshops on Agile Leadership combined with strategic communication are key to empower teams. This course is a must-have for anyone embarking into a leadership journey, looking to grow and make a lasting impact."
Impact
Key leadership skills and the path to finding your authentic leadership style
Strategic communication skills to navigate crucial discussions and achieve constructive, results-driven outcomes.
Effective team leadership and the strategies to foster high performance and collaboration.
AI leadership skills to navigate the opportunities, challenges, and ethical implications of AI in today’s evolving business landscape.
MBA level teaching at Germany's #1 Business School
Learn together with a strong group of peers and build yourself a unique network of future leaders
Program Description
Leadership in your hands
This program is designed for young professionals who already have some project management experience and junior managers preparing for their first leadership role. To take part, you need to have at least three years of work experience, either with or without an academic degree. You should be about to take up a leadership position or have recently taken up a leadership role and have good English language skills.
This course will help you develop your leadership skills and become a more effective leader. You will explore the behaviors of successful leaders and identify areas for personal growth. You will learn how to motivate yourself and others and develop your own authentic leadership style. The course covers strategies for leading high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and maximizing team potential. Additionally, you will gain tools for managing expectations and navigating crucial conversations to achieve constructive outcomes. Insights on leadership in the age of AI will round off your learning experience.
Designed for real-world impact, this program features a mix of expert-led lectures, case studies, practical exercises, and dynamic discussions to deepen your understanding and sharpen your skills.
Courses and Course Content
Foundations of Leadership
- Understanding and developing the traits, habits, and behavior of successful leaders
- How to be seen by others as a credible leader
- Self-diagnosis: Where do I stand, what do I need to work on, and how exactly?
Motivating and Influencing People
- How motivation works and how to motivate myself and others
- How to influence others – the best practices of persuasion
Leadership Behaviors and Styles
- Leadership behaviors that need to be in your behavioral repertoire
- How to develop your own leadership style
- What you need to know about leadership and AI
Leading Teams
- How to lead teams so that the whole becomes greater than the sum of the parts
- How do I get the most out of my teams?
How to Network & Elevate Your Leadership Presence
- The right mindset & growth mindset principles
- Strategies to calm the nervous system and influence your energy level
- Having the right attitude in human interactions
- Key networking strategies and preparing for a networking event
- Leveraging digital identity for professional growth
- Communication strategies (mirroring, active listening)
- Sympathy vs empathy – empathetic communication
- Choosing your tone and using cadence
Managing Expectations & Crucial Conversations
- Why are expectation management and crucial conversations important?
- Typical challenges, incl. in the virtual world
- Using expectations to build good relationships
- Using failure for your benefit
- What are crucial conversations and why do we avoid them?
- Their benefits and how to prepare for them
- How to manage reactions and ensure good, constructive outcomes
- Real play
Lecturers
Prof. Dr. Eric Kearney
Eric Kearney has been Professor of Leadership, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resource Management at the University of Potsdam since 2014. He has taught at numerous German and international universities and business schools and regularly teaches leadership courses at Mannheim Business School. His research on leadership and teamwork has been published in leading scientific journals (e.g., Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Organizational Research Methods, Organization Science, Leadership Quarterly, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes). In his talks, keynotes, and workshops, he shows how scientific findings can be highly useful for organizations in their efforts to promote performance and satisfaction. Eric Kearney's research focuses on the leadership of individuals and teams. He is particularly interested in visionary and empowering leadership, as well as how we can leverage the potential of team diversity.
Lukas von Hörde
Lukas von Hörde is an experienced Leadership Coach and Sales Consultant with 15 years of international experience in the energy and engineering sectors, including roles in leadership and sales. Prior to becoming a leadership coach, Lukas worked in the power industry as Head of Sales for the Middle East, leading an international team, and achieving annual turnovers of up to €1 billion. For the past 10 years, Lukas has worked with clients worldwide to empower leaders, align teams, and optimize results. Next to being a certified Professional Coach (PCC, ICF), Mechanical Engineer, and MBA, he is also a trained systemic coach and Six Sigma Black Belt, qualified in various diagnostic and psychometric tools. His clients include BASF, Siemens, PwC, EY, and many more.
Kai Stenzel
Kai Stenzel is Chief Market Officer at Mannheim Business School and obtained his MBA in General Management in 2008. He has over 13 years of experience in the finance sector and began his journey at Mannheim Business School more than 10 years ago as Head of Marketing, before becoming Chief Market Officer. Throughout his career, he has gained profound leadership experience managing large teams. He is a frequent guest speaker at various functions and events and has over 20 years of expertise in professional networking. He trains professionals at all career levels on the best practices of networking, including how to cultivate a networking mindset and the dos and don’ts of effective networking.
Registration and Course Fees
- The course fee is €3,500. Register by February 23 for the German course run in April, and by April 6 for the English course run in May 2025 to save €600 with our early-bird offer!
- The final registration deadlines are March 26 for the German run and May 6 for the English run.
- Alumni and participants at Mannheim Business School, their spouses and co-habiting partners, and alumni, staff and participants of the University of Mannheim are eligible for a 20% discount.
- Discount of €1,000 on the degree program if you decide to study the Mannheim Part-Time MBA after doing the Leaders of Tomorrow Certificate
- Good to know: Tax offices usually recognize costs for your further education if they are job-related. Depending on your tax status in Germany, you may claim up to 50% of the tuition fee and related travel expenses on your annual tax return. Outside of Germany, please check details with a tax advisor in your country of residence. Please note: Each federal state in Germany has regulations on educational leave. Check here to see which regulations apply in your federal state and get in touch with us to discuss your individual situation.
If you have any questions about the Leaders of Tomorrow Certificate, our Open Courses & Certificates team will be happy to answer them.
Contact Person
MBS Open Courses & Certificates Team
Downloads
- Registration Form Leaders of Tomorrow Certificate
- Brochure Leaders of Tomorrow Certificate
- Factsheet for Employers Leaders of Tomorrow Certificate
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