Fit for complexity: thinking tools for everyday work

Remaining capable of acting and developing solutions in dynamic, confusing situations

This training is held in German.
In a working world characterized by technological change, social upheaval and global networking, you can no longer get anywhere with linear thinking. Complexity means: many influencing factors, little predictability and constantly new requirements - also in terms of collaboration and decision-making. This training will provide you with tools for thinking and acting that will help you to better understand complex situations, analyze them systematically and react to them with confidence. You will develop pragmatic solutions for your professional challenges - beyond standard recipes.

Contents

Basic training in complexity management!

Recognizing and understanding complexity

  • Complex or complicated? - Clearly classify differences.
  • Recognize dynamics in complex systems.
  • Avoid typical thinking errors and reaction patterns.

Develop the ability to act in complex situations

  • The SPALTEN model: Structured analysis of complex issues.
  • Use iterative methods and agile principles in everyday work.
  • Stress competence: Recognizing excessive demands and dealing with them constructively.

Shaping solutions and strengthening collaboration

  • Strategies for practical transfer: reflecting on your own thoughts and actions.
  • Develop immediately implementable approaches for specific challenges.
  • Promote cross-team thinking and break down silos.

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 reflect on your thinking and decision-making patterns in complex situations.
  • You will learn methods that will give you more confidence in your actions.
  • You develop concrete solutions for challenges in your day-to-day work.
  • You promote networked thinking in your team or project.
  • You will improve your ability to make smart decisions even under uncertainty.

Methods

trainers, working on own case studies, discussion, individual and group work, self-reflection.

Recommended for

Specialists and managers, project managers and team leaders from all areas of the company who bear responsibility in a dynamic environment.

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"Combine a little mental exercise with the knowledge of great thinkers, add common sense, balance this with a little practical relevance and experience and ask the trainer. You get wonderful tools with which you can approach the topic without getting bogged down in management jargon. Thank you very much for a helpful training!"

Antje Leonhardt
Berlin

"I particularly liked the liveliness of the seminar: Great mix between lecture, group work and videos!"

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IDGs and SDGs

 

Learning and shaping a sustainable future

Understanding and dealing with complexity are skills for the future that you will learn in this training , among others. According to our partner, the Inner Development Goals Initiative (IDGs), you are also contributing to a sustainable future. The IDGs have scientifically and globally identified the future skills needed to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). What exactly does that mean? Find out more.

 

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04.09.2025
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