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Business Challenge: sustainable management in the manufacturing industry

This continuing education is held in German.
To remain competitive in the future, companies need innovative, sustainable business models and processes. Getting there is not easy. In this Business Challenge, you will solve a complex problem for your company in the context of sustainability. Through peer-to-peer coaching, learning support and innovative methods, you will work specifically on your individual topic - from formulating the business challenge to developing solution options. You will learn a systematic approach to formulating effective goals, developing transformative ideas and evaluating various solution options. This will enable you to develop future-proof strategies for your company and achieve your sustainability goals.
Module 1: Webinar
2.5 hrs.
Arrival & orientation
Arrival & orientation
  • Get to know us.
  • Presentation of the method and the course of the training.
  • Initial ideas and thoughts on your own operational challenges and goals.
Module 2: Webinar
1.5 hrs.
Formulating an entrepreneurial challenge
Formulating an entrepreneurial challenge
  • Further development of the Business Challenge.
  • Peer-to-peer coaching of the business challenges (2 x30 minutes).
  • What goal do we want to achieve as a company?
  • What is the problem and for whom?
  • Life-Time Impact Award.
Module 3: Webinar
1.5 hrs.
Situation analysis, influencing factors & interdependencies
Situation analysis, influencing factors & interdependencies
  • Dealing with complexity.
  • Recognize and demonstrate connections.
  • What are the causal relationships and influencing factors?
  • Create a clear argumentation architecture (context, problem definition).
Module 4: Webinar
1.5 hrs.
Impact-oriented target achievement
Impact-oriented target achievement
  • Impact orientation at company, stakeholder and social level.
  • What is my personal connection to the goal?
  • Gain fellow campaigners.
  • Peer-to-peer coaching.
Module 5: Webinar
1.5 hrs.
Finding new paths through "innovation with method"
Finding new paths through "innovation with method"
  • How does the new enter the world?
  • Introduction to "Innovation with method".
Module 6: Webinar
1.5 hrs.
Developing transformative ideas
Developing transformative ideas
  • Develop creative and surprising ways to solve the problem.
  • Peer-to-peer coaching.
Module 7: Webinar
1.5 hrs.
Develop options
Develop options
  • What options are there to solve the problem?
  • Further development of the argumentation architecture (way out, options).
Module 8: Webinar
1.5 hrs.
Valuing options
Valuing options
  • What criteria do I use to evaluate the options?
  • What characterizes the best way?
  • Peer-to-peer coaching.
Module 9: Webinar
2 hrs.
Solution for the Business Challenge
Solution for the Business Challenge
  • Complete argumentation architecture with the summary of the problem, the context, the options and selection of the desired solution.
  • Peer-to-peer coaching.
Module 10: Webinar
3 hrs.
Presentation of results & reflection
Presentation of results & reflection
  • Presentation of the solutions for the Business Challenge.
  • Reflection & conclusion

Contents

Module 1: Arrival and orientation

  • Get to know us.
  • Presentation of the method and the course of the training.
  • Initial ideas and thoughts on your own operational challenges and goals.

Module 2: Formulating an entrepreneurial challenge

  • Further development of the Business Challenge.
  • Peer-to-peer coaching of the business challenges (2 x 30 minutes).
  • What goal do we want to achieve as a company?
  • What is the problem and for whom?
  • Life-Time Impact Award.

Module 3: Situation analysis, influencing factors and interdependencies

  • Dealing with complexity.
  • Recognize and demonstrate connections.
  • What are the causal relationships and influencing factors?
  • Create a clear argumentation architecture (context, problem definition).

Module 4: Impact-oriented target achievement

  • Impact orientation at company, stakeholder and social level.
  • What is my personal connection to the goal?
  • Gain fellow campaigners.
  • Peer-to-peer coaching.

Module 5: Finding new paths through "innovation with method"

  • How does the new enter the world?
  • Introduction to "Innovation with method".

Module 6: Developing transformative ideas

  • Develop creative and surprising ways to solve the problem.
  • Peer-to-peer coaching.

Module 7: Developing options

  • What options are there to solve the problem?
  • Further development of the argumentation architecture (way out, options).

Module 8: Valuing options

  • What criteria do I use to evaluate the options?
  • What characterizes the best way?
  • Peer-to-peer coaching.

Module 9: Solution for the Business Challenge

  • Complete argumentation architecture with the summary of the problem, the context, the options and selection of the desired solution.
  • Peer-to-peer coaching.

Module 10: Presentation of results and reflection

  • Presentation of the solutions for the Business Challenge.

Learning environment

Once you have registered, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services relating to this training course in your online learning environment.

Your benefit

You solve a complex problem in the context of sustainability for your company. To implement this as part of the Business Challenge:

  • Get to know methods and approaches to solve problems in a structured way.
  • Use an effective approach for innovation development.
  • Understand the importance of clear objectives for evaluating options and expected impacts.
  • Work specifically on your individual entrepreneurial issues.
  • Receive peer-to-peer coaching support from other participants and the expert.

Facilitator

Methods

  • Peer-to-peer coaching, learning support, best-practice examples, work aids and checklists, discussion, exchange of experiences, practical workshop
  • Methodical mix consisting of working on your own entrepreneurial challenges in teams or with the support of the trainer as well as through content-related and methodological impulses from the trainer

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Recommended for

Sustainability managers, executives or management from the manufacturing industry with strategic orientation and decision-making authority and initial professional experience.

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36483
€ 1.990,- plus VAT
10 webinars + ...
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07.10.2025
Live online
Booking number: 36483
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Course
zoom
zoom
Technical notes
We use various software to conduct our online events.
Modules
10 webinars + self-study phases
Limited number of participants
Webinar
Arrival & orientation
Date
07.10.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Formulating an entrepreneurial challenge
Date
14.10.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Situation analysis, influencing factors & interdependencies
Date
21.10.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Impact-oriented target achievement
Date
28.10.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Finding new paths through "innovation with method"
Date
04.11.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Developing transformative ideas
Date
11.11.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Develop options
Date
18.11.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Valuing options
Date
25.11.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Solution for the Business Challenge
Date
02.12.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:00, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Presentation of results & reflection
Date
09.12.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 16:00
20.01.2026
Live online
Booking number: 36483
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Course
zoom
zoom
Technical notes
We use various software to conduct our online events.
Modules
10 webinars + self-study phases
Limited number of participants
Webinar
Arrival & orientation
Date
20.01.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Formulating an entrepreneurial challenge
Date
27.01.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Situation analysis, influencing factors & interdependencies
Date
03.02.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Impact-oriented target achievement
Date
10.02.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Finding new paths through "innovation with method"
Date
17.02.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Developing transformative ideas
Date
24.02.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Develop options
Date
03.03.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Valuing options
Date
10.03.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:30, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Solution for the Business Challenge
Date
17.03.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 14:00, end approx. 16:00
Webinar
Presentation of results & reflection
Date
24.03.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 13:00, end approx. 16:00
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