Conversation training for managers
Communicate clearly and consistently
Contents
Framework conditions for successful communication as a manager
- How can I make the most of my personal circumstances?
- Observe your own understanding of your role in practice.
- From agenda to goal setting: How to prepare for professional conversations.
- We look at how you can confidently conduct conversations as a manager.
- We consider success factors for discussions with sustainable results.
Successful conversation
- Observe the phases of a conversation.
- The big picture: From attitude to questioning techniques.
- You will learn about the levels of communication.
- The basics of effective communication: listening and contact tuning in" to the contact .
- How can I make an impact and remain authentic?
- Optimize your individual communication style.
Effective communication tools
- Constructive communication: We develop joint strategies for different interests.
- The comparison of self-image and external image.
- Changing the level: metacommunication.
- How can I give and receive constructive feedback and broaden perspectives?
Difficult conversational situations
- Addressing unpleasant topics - what do I want and what do I need?
- We look at how you can conduct conversations in situations where there are differences of opinion.
- Dealing with difficult negotiating partners.
- Keep your distance – maintain an overview: How you can (re)gain freedom of action.
- How can I use resistance and conflicts?
Your real-life cases from your everyday work are welcome—feel free to bring your practical cases to the training . This also ensures that you can transfer what you learn to your practice.
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
- You will learn how to effectively plan and conduct typical conversations in your management position.
- We reflect on and optimize your communication skills.
- You can better assess your contacts and react flexibly to different conversational 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
Our lively and interactive training draws on theoretical input from trainer, alternating with practical exercises, case studies, learning groups, and individual and group work. You can expect exercises, role-playing, feedback from the trainer and group, and the opportunity to share experiences with other managers.
Recommended for
Managers with initial management experience who would like to reflect on and develop their communication skills using their own practical cases.
Further recommendations for "Conversation training for managers"
Start dates and details
Tuesday, 03.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 04.02.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Tuesday, 24.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 25.03.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 23.04.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 24.04.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Tuesday, 19.05.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 20.05.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 11.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 12.06.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Monday, 22.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 23.06.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Tuesday, 07.07.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 08.07.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 17.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 18.09.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 08.10.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 09.10.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Monday, 16.11.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 17.11.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 19.11.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 20.11.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Monday, 30.11.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 01.12.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 10.12.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 11.12.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Monday, 25.01.2027
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 26.01.2027
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 18.02.2027
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 19.02.2027
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Tuesday, 16.03.2027
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 17.03.2027
09:00 am - 4:00 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.
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
