Contents
Introduction to the topic
- Reflection: How do I conduct conversations?
Basic tools for conducting conversations
- Among other things, controlling the conversation through the use of closeness and distance, mirroring and leading, practicing constructive criticism.
Part of a goal-oriented conversation
- The right time for captain or coach rituals.
Strengthening the "positioning" as HR manager
- Positioning between the interests of managers, employee wishes and the requirements of the HR department.
Typical HR conversations
- You will practice typical HR discussions in role plays (e.g. conflict discussion, contract discussion, personnel development discussion, etc.).
- Dealing with objections and defenses.
The training sequences are based on the willingness of the participants to bring in their own cases and to practise the application of the discussion methods in exemplary role plays.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
- Get to know tried-and-tested tools and techniques to control your own reactions and the course of the conversation in a more targeted way.
- Act more confidently, professionally and goal-oriented in staff appraisals.
- Receive specific feedback and recommendations for optimizing your personal interview style and improve your own interviewing skills.
Methods
The starting point is the individual analysis of each participant's interviewing style. The relevant methods and tools are then taught. The application of the tools in personnel interview situations is illustrated in exemplary role plays. By working on scenarios and case studies, you will optimize your HR work.
The starting point is the individual analysis of each participant's interviewing style. The relevant methods and tools are then taught. The application of the tools in personnel interview situations is illustrated in exemplary role plays. By working on scenarios and case studies, you will optimize your HR work.
Recommended for
HR officers and all professionals who want to acquire basic knowledge for staff appraisals or review their existing appraisal skills.
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Start dates and details
Monday, 22.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 23.09.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Monday, 20.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 21.10.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Thursday, 13.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 14.11.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday, 01.12.2025
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 02.12.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Thursday, 29.01.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 30.01.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday, 12.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 13.02.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 12.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 13.03.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Monday, 20.04.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 21.04.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Tuesday, 02.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 03.06.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Monday, 27.07.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 28.07.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Monday, 24.08.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 25.08.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday, 23.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday, 24.09.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.