WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

Advanced Leadership Program

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

Leadership

Application Deadline Approaching

Last date to apply: May 7, 2027 · Program starts on June 7, 2027

About Programme

Unlock your leadership potential: This immersive experience enables you to take advantage of cutting-edge theories and best practices to lead your own transformational change. Through hands-on exploration of networked leadership, transformational leadership, and the dynamics of power and influence, you will elevate your crucial leadership readiness.

During this intensive 3-day program for experienced professionals, you will gain profound insights into your leadership approach, investigating critical team dynamics to grasp the strategic impact of leadership at the organizational level.

Through 360-degree feedback, interactive exercises, role-playing, computer simulations, real-world case studies, peer coaching, and dynamic discussions, you will refine your core leadership strengths.

Programme Content

This high-performance leadership course runs over three days. You will experience learning through practice-oriented and hands-on methodologies such as: interactive exercises, role-plays, computer simulations, real-world case studies, peer coaching, and dynamic discussions. If you are interested, you can take part in a 360-degree leadership feedback assessment with an additional 60-minute Zoom session that enables you to fully understand and address the findings in your leadership assessment report.

Key focus 1: Power and influence

Key focus 2: Leadership through networks

Key focus 3: Ensuring ongoing, transformational change

Programme Audience

Who benefits most from the program?

Experienced leaders who are ready to reflect upon and add significant value to their leadership portfolio.
Senior professionals willing to prepare themselves for their next leadership challenge.
Experienced leaders with responsibility for managing cross-functional and/or international teams.

Participants should have a minimum of 5-8 years of leadership experience.

The minimum number of participants for this program is 12.

Programme Benefits

Gain control of your leadership journey.
Attain in-depth actionable insights into your leadership strengths and path towards sustainable development.
Lead change with more impact and less effort.
Build stronger, more effective networks.
Know when and how to use persuasive influencing tactics when working with board members, top management teams and other stakeholders.

Upon completion, you will be awarded a WHU Executive Education Certificate, a recognized mark of your commitment to growth, leadership, and lifelong learning, issued by one of Europe’s top business schools.

Testimonials

"Those three days were packed with highly condensed knowledge. But what I appreciated most were the practical, hands-on tips that you can actually apply in your daily leadership work right away. On top of that, the program framework is exceptionally well-organized. It doesn't just rush you through slides, but leaves genuine time to share experiences and network with the other participants. Its a fantastic mix of sharp insights and real peer exchange."

Lena Trautermann

Stellv. Chefredakteurin AUTO BILD

"Participating in the Advanced Leadership Program at WHU was a truly inspiring experience. The instructor, with an exceptional approach, managed to transform theory into practice in a dynamic and engaging way. The techniques taught are of the highest quality, immediately applicable in both the work (and personal) environments, and have a real impact on leadership development. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to take their leadership skills to the next level and make a significant difference to their teams and organizations."

Sergio Cardoso

Senior Business Leader

"The Advanced Leadership Program at WHU was truly an enlightening experience, especially because of the excellent mix of theoretical insights and practical implications. I highly recommend this program to anyone interested in broadening their perspective on leadership styles and techniques and enhancing their personal skills in both organizational and personal environments."

Dr. Nicholas R. J. Möllmann

CIO MAINGAU Energie GmbH

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