Basics of leadership

Good employees are hard to find—and even harder to retain. A structured onboarding process communicates to new employees from the very beginning that they are welcomed and valued. It helps them quickly familiarize themselves with their tasks, processes, and the company. This has a long-term impact on their motivation and commitment to their organization. This training guides you in shaping the three phases of onboarding, from the moment the contract is signed to the end of the probationary period. It focuses on clearly outlining expectations, responsibilities, and processes. Key areas include advancing professional expertise, fostering team connections, and communicating the company culture at multiple levels.

Not all leadership is the same. There are numerous models that explain which leadership would be ideal for which personality type and for which result. This e⁠-⁠training course looks at these different development models, but then focuses on a type of leadership that is geared towards the level of development of the respective employee. This is because employees need a different type of leadership depending on their skills and individual motivation. It shows ways in which the individual motivation level can be determined. It also looks at the assessment of employees‘ skills. Finally, suitable forms of leadership are presented for the different forms of motivation and competence.

Employees want praise and recognition - for what they accomplish every day, but also for good decisions, success and stressful work phases. Recognition is an important tool in social interaction: it not only motivates, it also shows us that we are doing something right and performing our tasks well. When confirmation is lacking, it usually affects not only the employee's satisfaction, but also their job performance. How do you manage to adequately recognize the work of your employees? How can you show appreciation to your employees? And how can you also show this to yourself? These are the questions addressed in this e⁠-⁠training course.

This course focuses on preventing and proactively addressing the factors that lead to employee turnover. The e⁠-⁠training course provides insights into positive employee retention, explores common reasons for job changes, and offers potential countermeasures that leaders can implement. It begins by examining the different types of turnover, then delves into what constitutes an attractive company culture and what employees expect. Additionally, the course covers the entire employee lifecycle, from successful recruiting and onboarding to exit interviews. This e⁠-⁠training course helps participants understand turnover, recognize its positive aspects, and provides practical tips for managers and HR departments on how to effectively reduce turnover in their company.

Human beings have a strong need for connection and belonging. We want to be "allowed to play," to be part of a group, to be valued, to help shape things and at the same time to feel a sense of responsibility to the task and to the group—both personally and professionally. If your employees do not feel that they are allowed to "play along", this has a direct negative impact on the performance and competitiveness of your company, i.e., on the success of the company. That's why this e⁠-⁠training focuses on how you can make your employees feel like they're in the game and keep them engaged. As a leader, you play an absolutely key role in this and can actively work on various commitment factors that research and this e⁠-⁠training will provide you with. So, off you go!

Let's face it, managers often know in advance which conversations with employees will be challenging. This could be due to an employee's recent inappropriate behavior or perhaps a sudden, unannounced absence. Managers often hesitate to directly address criticism during these talks to avoid upsetting the employee. However, in challenging conversations, transparent communication and an open attitude are essential. Some managers also struggle to remain respectful and keep a cool head in difficult situations, which hinders constructive dialogue and successful conflict resolution.

Performance reviews and appraisal processes are key tools in leadership and human resource development. But many managers don’t always view them as positive experiences. They often feel awkward and tense, with employees seeming unmotivated or anxious. But it doesn’t have to be that way! When conducted with appreciation and clear objectives, reviews can be a game-changer. They can facilitate effective communication and play a crucial role in strengthening the relationship between employees and managers. In this e⁠-⁠training course, participants will learn how to unlock the full potential of performance evaluations and appraisal processes. We’ll go over everything you need—from preparation to conducting, and following up on reviews, whether in person or virtually.

Everyone is unique. Nevertheless, we always see similar personality traits in different people. Type models help us to understand people better as they simplify a complex world. In your role as a manager, you deal with a wide variety of employee types and should know how best to deal with whom. So that all employees in your team can fully use their potential, it is important to address them individually according to their personality or personality type, to understand them, challenge them and develop them. Type-appropriate leadership enables you to do exactly that. You can assess what type of person your counterpart is and then accurately select the strategy from the repertoire of actions to help to understand them in the best possible way. This way, you not only succeed in responding to individual employees in a way that is appropriate to their personality type but also in forming teams in such a way that similarity has a mediating effect and difference has a stimulating effect.

The majority of companies are now making a deliberate decision to favor diversity. International cooperation, demographic changes, women in management positions and individuality in the workplace — the general conditions for professional and private life have changed and there is a demand for tolerance and respect in our diverse society. But what does "diversity" actually mean? What are the advantages of diversity for a company? And how can managers promote this diversity step by step and establish it as an integral corporate value? That is what this e⁠-⁠learning course is all about.

In this e⁠-⁠learning, participants get to know the model of the Johari Window. It shows the difference between the perception of others and the perception of oneself. The Johari Window clarifies the "blind spot" and shows why the "secret" will remain a secret. This course teaches that "giving feedback" does not mean "praise" or "criticize". Rather, it is about being open to self-perception through feedback from outside.

Delegating is more than just "do it"! Participants will learn which tasks can be delegated in principle and which ones must not be passed on under any circumstances. They learn to develop requirement profiles in order to be able to assign respective activities to appropriate employees. Additionally, learn the four stages of the delegation discussion, avoid back delegations, and learn to check agreements and deadlines.

New employees will take on important responsibilities, and influence the working atmosphere and team dynamics. Therefore, the selection and hiring process should be given sufficient consideration. In this e⁠-⁠training, learn how to conduct professional, goal-oriented interviews with applicants. You will learn how to create a job description step-by-step, develop a requirements profile from the job description, prepare interview guidelines, and then conduct the interview. Highlights include the art of asking the right questions, how to follow up on the interview, and how to make a final selection. You will also learn ways in which companies can "appeal" to candidates as attractive employers.

When employees hide behind their desks, it may not be because of ill will or convenience. They often lack knowledge, ability and confidence in themselves. So how can managers motivate their employees to come out of their shell and conquer new tasks? In this e⁠-⁠learning, the participants will learn helpful methods of employee motivation. This courses focuses on "self-efficacy".

For managers, the rule is: intervene as little as possible, but as much as necessary in a conflict involving their own employees. As a starting point, it is important to also recognize hidden conflicts and assess their severity. The theoretical basis for this is provided by Friedrich Glasl's model of the nine stages of conflict escalation. It clearly shows how conflicts can escalate if timely intervention is neglected. For each escalation stage, managers will learn various methods of conflict resolution - from the promotion of independent conflict resolution to mediation and arbitration as well as to the intervention of power.

Employee appraisals are a central control instrument in day-to-day management. They are the basis for a mutual exchange of information and intensive relations with employees. Michael Lorenz presents the different occasions and forms of employee appraisals. He imparts important background knowledge to the participants and also provides them with numerous practical implementation tools.

Decisive strength is an essential skill in an ever faster changing environment. Participants can develop and expand this competence in this multimedia e⁠-⁠learning. Learn to quickly categorize a task, discern what needs to be done immediately and what can be postponed, and other methods that can help with good decision-making.

Termination meetings differ from other meetings due to immense importance they have for the employees involved. They are often associated with a great emotional shock that can manifest in various ways. It is part of your job as a manager to conduct termination meetings in a professional and respectful manner. This e⁠-⁠training course will equip you with the tools you need to do this. You will learn the proper way to perpare and how you should plan and structure termination meetings. One focus of the e⁠-⁠training course is handling emotional factors: What are typical reactions and how can you deal with them well? In an extra chapter, you will learn how to conduct termination meetings by online videoconferencing or telephone.

The focus is on specialists who are promoted to management level. This training is suitable as a preparation for management tasks and imparts knowledge on result control, process management, employee leadership and self-management. The participants learn how to handle different expectations and conflicts of interest. In addition, seven leadership myths are explained and refuted - because leadership does not fit into simple patterns.

The ability to lead with empathy is considered to be an essential discipline in leadership. If you succeed in managing your team with appreciation and trust in on a daily basis, you will be able to win over your employees more easily. Because with empathy, you not only take other people with you – you can also better understand them and put yourself in their shoes. This will create a working atmosphere in which your team will know they are appreciated, making them feel more comfortable. This will have a positive effect on every conversation along with your ability to persuade and convince others as a manager. Those who show empathy and attentiveness to other people can also better assess their attitude and thus avoid the negative consequences of misjudgments. However, leading with empathy is something that needs to be learned. In this training course, you will learn how to be more perceptive of other people's emotions and understand their motives. By applying this understanding, you will have greater assurance in working out suitable courses of action.

Emotions aren't off limits in termination meetings. However, you should always be attuned to the other person.

Swapping the role of employee for that of manager always means a change. However, this should not affect your own personality or your dealings with others.

New employees need support at every stage of the onboarding process. There are three simple steps you can take to help them settle in well at the company.

Support new employees even after their probationary period by motivating and encouraging them. In this way, you can integrate them into the company in the long term and build up a long-term relationship.

How can you get formerly high-performing team members back on track when they’ve lost motivation? This micro provides tips on how to achieve this using the three needs theory.

Every person is driven by different things. By knowing the basic motives, you can have a positive influence on your employees' motivation!

If you sense that the candidate is holding back, it may be helpful to approach your assessment with empathy and understanding to uncover the underlying cause.

If applicants don't ask any questions about the job or the company during the interview, this quickly creates the feeling that they are not interested in the job. It's best to address this before you turn them down.

You delegate tasks to your employees, but they don't complete them to your satisfaction. However, an unsatisfactory result serves as a learning or training opportunity for the employee.

It can be difficult to delegate tasks that are enjoyable, but it is crucial for both time management and employee development.

Ensuring equality doesn't involve imposing rigid one-size-fits-all solutions. This micro explains how fairness and respect can be integrated into team dynamics while considering the individual needs of each team member.