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Leadership Development
Standing still means falling behind...
For both the organization and the individual, the regular and systematic development of leadership qualities is an essential part of successful leadership. This means deepening existing knowledge and skills – but also acquiring complementary or new leadership qualities. “Training” for recurring leadership situations and for leadership demands that may lie ahead is a key part of this development.
The 70-20-10 Rule of Thumb...
Even in challenging times, a good balance between day-to-day business, optimization, and innovation is advisable – the 70-20-10 rule of thumb. Phases of reflection, self-assessments and feedback from others drawn from regular leadership tools such as employee or engagement surveys, open feedback conversations, and individual learning and development plans are all elements of successful development.
The Role of a Leader...
In a professional context, we understand “leader” as a role – a clearly defined job profile that people are paid to perform successfully. What sets the leadership role apart from other job profiles is its complexity: responsibility for employees (the human factor) combined with direct business responsibility. As in any other professional role, there are specific basic requirements, necessary expertise, recurring leadership processes, and unforeseeable leadership situations – all of which should be built into one’s own development in order to lead successfully. Given the dynamic economic environment, new demands keep arising that leaders need to adapt to. To be able to lead, leaders regularly need time and a suitable setting to develop and to prepare for upcoming leadership challenges. People who step up to lead, and thereby take on responsibility, shape the leadership culture as it is actually lived. Executive leadership is called upon to provide orientation and support here, and thus to secure lasting success. We offer you many years of cross-industry experience in developing the quality of leadership that people actually experience.
Tailor-Made...
To design and deliver a development program tailored to your company, we need to understand your objectives well and immerse ourselves in the culture your company actually lives. That means understanding its strategy and history, getting to know its other HR and organizational development elements, and grasping the conditions and mechanisms that will influence the planned programs. We see a leadership development program as a strategic, long-term investment in your company – and we would like to be your competent and experienced partner in implementing it.
Together with you, we develop a differentiated program that addresses the different needs at each level of the hierarchy. It is equally important to understand how much responsibility and personal involvement executive leadership will take on in the program. We use elements such as peer coaching and mentoring alongside leadership development to support good networking within your company, while further promoting the quality of leadership and a shared understanding of leadership.
Our leadership development programs usually run for 12 to 15 months and consist of 3 to 4 modules of 2 to 2.5 days each. There are 2 to 3 months between modules to support the transfer into day-to-day work and to allow time for individual learning projects.
The module titles are adapted to each company’s specific needs. In our experience, the key is to strike a good balance between personal development and practical tools for effective leadership. Before the program starts, each participant has a goal-setting conversation with binding agreements, which are then made concrete in a kickoff workshop.
Here, too, participants can bring in current questions and challenges from their own environment, supporting tangible learning success that carries over into the workplace. Learning partnerships for the duration of the program can be very helpful. The program concludes with a transfer workshop and final meetings between the participants and their managers.
Here, participants once again make binding agreements for their individual development in the months following the program. Regular reviews in the project groups, with their managers, and – if you wish – with our support protect your investment. We would be happy to discuss further details with you at your company and to introduce ourselves, our work, and our experience from other projects.
Ad-hoc situations, changes in the business environment, crises, or acute conflicts call for immediate action that takes effect right away. In such situations, we can offer you targeted measures such as crisis and conflict intervention, co-coaching, interim leadership, communication roadmaps, and much more.
Bringing the departure of the previous leadership to a good close and enabling the new leadership to get off to a trusting start together with the leadership team. Addressing issues openly, building understanding, shaping a successful transition, and keeping a professional eye on contacts and communication.
The leadership team is responsible for shaping and implementing the change of strategy together with the employees. Building shared understanding even when time is short, discussing reservations openly, clarifying support needs, agreeing on how to proceed.
A newly formed leadership team needs to find its footing quickly. Clarifying roles and expectations, building trust, establishing shared rules for working together, and growing into a team that leads with one voice.
Leaders have to stand behind decisions and communicate them. Support tailored to individual needs with methods for conducting fair conversations. Role-plays, sharing experiences, and building strength.
Addressing both the obvious and the hidden causes fairly and openly within the leadership team. Moving beyond blame and turning it into solutions and productive ways forward.
Connecting leadership teams from R&D, manufacturing, sales, inside sales, and staff functions. Building understanding for different values, ways of working, and needs. Clarifying roles and making agreements.
Preparing well for the important final presentation. Gaining confidence in the decision – reflecting on the shared result and the path that led to it. Dress rehearsal of the leadership team’s planned appearances.
Professional preparation with experienced media and on-camera experts. Showing the message, the company, and the person in the best light. Talking through fears, developing tactics, getting hands-on practice – for a strong appearance.
Sharpening awareness of moments of strain and activating self-awareness and body awareness. Immediate relief, stabilization, and paths toward better leadership based on good body awareness and a responsible strategy for health and energy.
When it comes to key talent and top talent, focus and commitment always pay off. More than ever, it is essential to act continuously and with foresight. Sustainability and speed help you win talent for your organization.
Leadership at Sea...
A specialty of HanseCoaching BeratungsContor. A sailing yacht offers ideal conditions for one of the most intense leadership experiences there is. Here, conditions that no one can control come together in the tightest of spaces – and, with sensitive guidance, they offer a wonderful opportunity to broaden your own perception and behavior in working with other leaders. With a crew of 8 to 10 leaders per yacht, we put to sea for 1 to 3 days to experience leadership up close. Faced with different roles aboard ship, you experience the dynamics of leadership and change processes as shaped by the external elements of wind and water. Depending on our course, we will anchor overnight or call at an idyllic harbor, where we translate the group process into everyday leadership. On the last evening, we treat you to a special multi-course gourmet dinner on board, prepared by our consultants themselves. An experienced skipper team is essential for a safe and successful leadership experience at sea. From choosing the boat to stepping safely back onto dry land, Günter Zachritz is our trusted skipper.