Individual
Tailored and flexible to
meet our client's needs
Collaborative
A strong emphasis on
group work and exercises
Network
Learn from top faculty
and leading practitioners
Actionable
Projects that can be
implemented in real life practice
Our comprehensive program is designed for high-potential professionals from technical fields in the German Mittelstand, preparing them for future leadership roles. Many technical experts rise through the ranks based on their expertise but enter management without formal training in business and strategy. This program closes that gap. Participants gain essential management, business, and strategic skills to make effective decisions, lead with confidence, and take on greater responsibilities. Through practical learning and real-world insights, we equip technical leaders to excel not only in their field, but also in shaping the future of their organizations.
- Strategic management
- Finance & accounting
- Data science & AI
- Smart industry
- Leadership & goal-oriented management
- Creating a business plan and storytelling
Prof. Dr. Torsten Wulf
Professor for Strategic and International Management, Philipps University Marburg
Prof. Dr. Andrej Gill
Professor of Corporate Finance, Johannes Gutenberg University
Dr. Karolien Notebaert
Founder, ONE STEP AHEAD Notebaert Consulting
Prof. Dr. Henner Gimpel
Professor of Digital Management and Vice Dean for Research and Knowledge Transfer, University of Hohenheim
Prof. Julia Krönung
Professor of Business Administration, esp. the design of socio-technical information systems, FernUniversität in Hagen
Prof. Dr. Oliver Hinz
Chair of Information Systems and Information Management, Goethe University
Prof. Dr. Uwe Walz
Professor of Industrial Organization and co-Director of PhD Program in Economics, Goethe University
The program comprises four intensive on-campus sessions of four days each, scheduled across four quarters. Over the year, participants sharpen their management skills, explore emerging trends, and learn to design strategic projects with clear objectives and solid financial foundations. Guided by expert professors, teams work intensively on high-stakes project pitches presented directly to the company’s board – a unique chance to turn classroom insights into real impact. These immersive sessions also build a strong network of future executives, fostering lasting connections and preparing participants to lead with confidence and vision.
