The digital leadership simulation for a successful start in management

Take the lead with confidence with the Leaderfy program

Training
This training is held in German.
Want to try out leadership without any risk? With the digital leadership simulation game "Leaderfy," you can experience the realistic challenges faced by new managers firsthand. In the digital simulation (see also our video), you make decisions, hold discussions, and take on responsibility. Through targeted reflection, clear feedback, and concrete approaches, you strengthen your leadership skills and gain confidence for your everyday work. Practice and sound theory are closely intertwined—for a successful start to your leadership career.

Contents

Clarification of the new leadership role

  • You will understand the requirements and expectations of your leadership role.
  • Dealing with the change of roles: from team member to manager.
  • You will learn about leadership styles and how to provide guidance for the team.
  • We look at strategies for success in the first 100 days.
  • Apply the fundamentals of employee management with confidence.

Start of the simulation game: The Leaderfy Simulation – gaining practical experience in a protected environment

The realistic situation in the game: leading a team in a new position

  • Experience the balance between team performance, motivation, and individual leadership.
  • How to master decision-making and complex leadership situations.
  • You understand the impact of your leadership behavior on team dynamics.

Followed by: Reflection and analysis of the simulation results

  • We review the decisions that were made: What worked, and what didn't?
  • You will receive feedback on your leadership style and team dynamics.
  • We derive action plans and models for success for everyday life.

Leadership skills for entry into management

  • How you can clarify and communicate responsibilities within the team.
  • Conducting appraisal interviews: Motivation, feedback, conflicts.
  • Dealing with uncertainties and resistance: Creating trust.
  • You will learn communication techniques for successful leadership.

Developing your leadership style

  • You reflect on your own understanding of leadership.
  • We look at your strengths and areas for development.
  • You will try out leadership approaches and understand their effects.
  • You develop your leadership skills through reflection and feedback.

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

This training leadership theory with practical, realistic leadership simulation games.

  • You apply leadership skills such as clarifying responsibilities, conflict management, and motivating employees—in a safe environment.
  • You will gain a clear understanding of your role and the challenges it entails.
  • You play through realistic situations and learn how different leadership approaches affect your team's motivation, cooperation, and performance.
  • You will discover and develop your own individual leadership style and have a strategy for how to develop it further.
  • You will learn how to build trust and provide guidance within your team through targeted communication and a clear division of roles.

Methods

The focus of this seminar is the leadership simulation game – the Leaderfy Simulation: You can expect a realistic, dynamic leadership simulation that allows you to try out different scenarios and leadership styles, both individually and in a group.

This is supplemented by trainer-led input, expert insights, and reflection and analysis of your decisions in the simulation. You can also expect action-oriented practical transfer, exercises, role-plays, and objective feedback.

Please note: To participate in the in-person event, you will need your own Wi-Fi-enabled laptop.

Tools

The following third-party tools can be used in the event:

Recommended for

All junior managers and new managers who want to prepare for their leadership role or have recently transitioned into a leadership role.

Open Badges - Show what you can do digitally too.

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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This video was made available to us by our speaker Florian Gaspar.

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42045
€ 1.740,- plus VAT
2 days
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04.05.2026
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2 days
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Monday, 04.05.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 05.05.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

22.06.2026
Düsseldorf
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Derag Livinghotel
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Kirchfeldstraße 59-61, 40217 Düsseldorf
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Monday, 22.06.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 23.06.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

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24.09.2026
Frankfurt a. M.
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Leonardo Royal Hotel Conference Center
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Mailänder Straße 1, 60598 Frankfurt a. M.
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Thursday, 24.09.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, 25.09.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

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21.10.2026
Hamburg
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Villa Viva Hamburg
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Schultzweg 4, 20097 Hamburg
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Wednesday, 21.10.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, 22.10.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

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The participation fee includes
  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
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Participants will be charged directly by the hotel for their hotel accommodation. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
18.11.2026
Live-Online
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Wednesday, 18.11.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, 19.11.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

01.02.2027
Munich
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Holiday Inn München Westpark
Holiday Inn Munich Westpark
Albert-Roßhaupter Straße 45, 81369 Munich
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Monday, 01.02.2027

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 02.02.2027

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

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  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
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