Conversation training for managers

Communicate clearly and consistently

This training is held in German.
Communication is your most important management tool. Learn practical, targeted communication strategies and effective techniques to be convincing in your new role as a manager. Train and optimize your personal communication skills using practical exercises and learn how to react flexibly and authentically to different communication situations and contacts . This will enable you to deal with challenging leadership situations consistently and effectively.

Contents

Framework conditions for successful communication as a manager

  • Use my personal prerequisites.
  • Observe your own understanding of your role in practice.
  • From agenda to formulating objectives: professional meeting preparation.
  • Conduct conversations confidently as a manager.
  • Success factors for discussions with sustainable results.

Successful conversation

  • Observe the phases of a conversation.
  • From posture to questioning technique.
  • The levels of communication.
  • Basics of effective conversation: listening and "tuning in" to the contact .
  • Make an impact and remain authentic.
  • Optimize the individual communication style.

Effective communication tools

  • Constructive communication: developing joint strategies for different interests.
  • Comparison of self-image and external image.
  • Changing the level: metacommunication.
  • Giving and accepting feedback, broadening perspectives.

Difficult conversational situations

  • Addressing unpleasant topics - what do I want and what do I need?
  • Conducting discussions in the field of conflicting opinions.
  • Dealing with difficult negotiating partners.
  • Keep your distance - maintain an overview: (Re)conquering freedom of action.
  • Use resistance and conflicts.

Work on your own practical cases and ensure transfer to your work situation.

 

 

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Your benefit

  • You will learn how to effectively plan and conduct typical conversations in your management position.
  • You reflect on and optimize your communication skills.
  • You will be able to assess your contacts better and react flexibly to different conversation situations.
  • You will learn how to deal authentically with resistance and unpleasant conversational situations.
  • You benefit from a constructive exchange of experience with other managers.

Concrete practical situations can be used to gain lasting insights and "aha" experiences. Targeted and guided exchange of experience is supported with proven models and tools.

 

Methods

Theory input, practical exercises, practical case work, individual and group work, role plays, feedback from trainer and group, formation of learning groups.

Recommended for

Managers with initial management experience who would like to reflect on and develop their communication skills using their own practical cases.

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Attendees comments

I particularly liked the lecturer, the team and the practical exercises - little theory and lots of practice.

Alex Riemer
Toshiba Medical Systems GmbH, Neuss

I particularly liked the high level of practical relevance and the pleasantly relaxed yet competent and serious manner of the speaker.

Olav Weidemann
UNICCOMP GmbH, Geretsried

Seminar evaluation for "Conversation training for managers"

4.6 from 5
with 730 ratings
training content:
4.3
Content comprehensibility:
4.6
Practical relevance:
4.6
Trainer expertise:
4.8
Participant orientation:
4.7
Method variety:
4.5
On-site training together
Booking number
8760
€ 1.540,- plus VAT
2 days
in 8 locations
9 Events
German
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Train several employees internally
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02.06.2025
Cologne/Lower Kassel
Booking number: 8760
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Venue
Hotel Clostermanns Hof
Hotel Clostermanns Hof
Heerstraße 2A, 53859 Cologne/Niederkassel
Room rate: € 125,13 plus VAT.
Arrival via Deutsche Bahn
Train tickets to this event starting at € 51,90.
Days & Times
2 days
Limited number of participants

Monday, 02.06.2025

09:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday, 03.06.2025

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee includes

The participation fee includes

  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.

The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

03.07.2025
Leipzig
Booking number: 8760
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Venue
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig
Brühl 50, 04109 Leipzig
Room rate: € 135,79 plus VAT.
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2 days
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Thursday, 03.07.2025

09:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday, 04.07.2025

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee includes

The participation fee includes

  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.

The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

14.07.2025
Hamburg
Booking number: 8760
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Venue
Boston Hotel Hamburg
Boston Hotel Hamburg
Missundestr. 2, 22769 Hamburg
Room rate: € 139,24 plus VAT.
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Monday, 14.07.2025

09:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday, 15.07.2025

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee includes

The participation fee includes

  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.

The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

17.09.2025
Frankfurt a. M.
Booking number: 8760
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
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relexa hotel Frankfurt/Main
relexa hotel Frankfurt/Main
Mertonviertel / Lurgiallee 2, 60439 Frankfurt a. M.
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Wednesday, 17.09.2025

09:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday, 18.09.2025

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee includes

The participation fee includes

  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.

The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

23.10.2025
Munich
Booking number: 8760
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Venue
Premier Inn München City Ost
Premier Inn Munich City East
Kronstadter Straße 6-8, 81677 Munich
Room rate: € 100,27 plus VAT.
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Train tickets to this event starting at € 51,90.
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2 days
Limited number of participants

Thursday, 23.10.2025

09:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday, 24.10.2025

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee includes

The participation fee includes

  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.

The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

17.11.2025
Hamburg
Booking number: 8760
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Venue
Leonardo Hotel Hamburg-Stillhorn
Leonardo Hotel Hamburg-Stillhorn
Stillhorner Weg 40, 21109 Hamburg
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2 days
Limited number of participants

Monday, 17.11.2025

09:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday, 18.11.2025

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee includes

The participation fee includes

  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.

The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

11.12.2025
Cologne/Lower Kassel
Booking number: 8760
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Venue
Hotel Clostermanns Hof
Hotel Clostermanns Hof
Heerstraße 2A, 53859 Cologne/Niederkassel
Room rate: € 125,13 plus VAT.
Arrival via Deutsche Bahn
Train tickets to this event starting at € 51,90.
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2 days
Limited number of participants

Thursday, 11.12.2025

09:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday, 12.12.2025

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee includes

The participation fee includes

  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.

The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

03.02.2026
Frankfurt a. M.
Booking number: 8760
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Venue
Novotel Frankfurt City
Novotel Frankfurt City
Lise-Meitner-Straße 2, 60486 Frankfurt a. M.
Room rate: € 106,81 plus VAT.
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Tuesday, 03.02.2026

09:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday, 04.02.2026

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee includes

The participation fee includes

  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.

The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

24.03.2026
Hamburg
Booking number: 8760
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Venue
Leonardo Hotel Hamburg City Nord
Leonardo Hotel Hamburg City Nord
Mexikoring 1, 22297 Hamburg
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Tuesday, 24.03.2026

09:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday, 25.03.2026

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee includes

The participation fee includes

  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.

The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

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  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
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The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

Booking number: 8760
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Details
2 days
Limited number of participants
Fee includes

The participation fee includes

  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.

The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

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