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Being technically skilled isn’t enough for leadership. At the Future Leader Academy, you’ll learn proven methods for day-to-day leadership to truly thrive in your first leadership role: with a peer group of 20 young leaders, over 4 weeks, part-time, and on-site in Munich.

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For leaders who are responsible for a team, staff, or project for the first time and who want not only to provide professional guidance but also to truly lead people with confidence.


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New Role

Yesterday you were just a coworker, today you’re leading the team, and suddenly you’re on the other side

Missing Tool

You’ve grown into the role without anyone really showing you how to be a good leader

Lack of time

In everyday life, leadership often takes a back seat to day-to-day business

Access to the Team

You want to support and motivate your team, but you’re not always sure how to do it

AFTER 4 WEEKS, you'll win

Leadership Style

You have a clear understanding of who you are as a leader and how you want to lead

Clarity

You provide clear guidance even in difficult situations, times of change, and conflicts

Game Plan

You understand what motivates people in different ways and how to guide your team toward better performance in a targeted manner

Visibility

You come across as confident and self-assured in your role

You’re laying the groundwork for the next steps in your leadership career
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Your Program Structure

Kick-Off Workshop
Applied Effective Leadership: Foundation & Essentials
Identify strengths. Understand leadership. Take responsibility. In this first module, you’ll lay the foundation for your leadership journey. Together with experienced coaches and your peer group, you’ll reflect on your own strengths, learn about different leadership styles, and understand what “effective leadership” means in a real-world work context. A leadership assessment helps you refine your individual profile—which serves as the foundation for all subsequent modules. The goal is not to learn a theoretical model, but to develop an awareness: How do I lead today—and how do I want to lead?

Friday, 4:00–7:00 p.m. and welcome dinner until 9:00 p.m.
Kick-Off Workshop
Week 1
Leading Effective Teams: How to Lead Them and How They Should Lead Themselves
Effective team leadership—and self-managing teams. Effective teams don't just happen by chance. They emerge when leaders establish clear guidelines, share responsibility, and foster trust. In this workshop, you'll learn how to align teams toward shared goals, clarify roles and expectations, and use the Team Effectiveness Toolbox to gain concrete tools for fostering collaboration. You'll discover how to not only lead—but also empower people to lead themselves.

Tuesdays: 5:30–7:00 p.m. (online)
Fridays: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (on-site)
Week 1
Week 2
Leading Effective Focusing: Operational Effectiveness and Competencies
Create clarity. Set priorities. Make an impact. Leadership also means making decisions, reducing complexity, and staying focused. Using the Gameplan method and practical tools, you’ll develop strategies to put operational excellence into practice in your day-to-day work. You’ll learn how to clearly define roles, structure responsibilities, and maintain a clear overview when things get hectic. This workshop will give you the tools you need to turn goals into results—and to guide your team safely through every phase.

Tuesdays: 5:30–7:00 p.m. (online)
Fridays: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (on-site)
Week 2
Week 3
Leading an Effective Culture: Applied Organizational Fitness
Shaping Culture—Through Attitude, Communication, and Storytelling. Culture isn’t created by values posted on the wall, but by the stories we tell. This workshop shows you how to strengthen organizations through narratives, communication, and clear messages. You’ll work on The Art of Storytelling—how to connect numbers, data, and facts with meaning to provide direction and inspire people. Because good leadership requires a clear story—about the why, the where, and the how.

Tuesdays: 5:30–7:00 p.m. (online)
Fridays: 4:00–7:00 p.m. (in person)
Week 3
Week 4
Leading Myself to My Next Level of Leadership
Self-leadership as the key to the next level. Finally, it's all about you. Where are you in your personal development—and where do you want to go? In this workshop, you'll reflect on your personal leadership journey, exchange ideas with other participants, and use the Career Path Framework to create your own individual development plan. Together with your peer group, you’ll define specific next steps—to bring more clarity, focus, and effectiveness to your leadership. An in-depth, personalized conclusion that marks the transition from the Academy to your practice.

Tuesdays: 5:30–7:00 p.m. (online)
Fridays: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (on-site)
Week 4
Workshop & Dinner
Find Your Leadership Style & Welcome Dinner
A clear understanding of your leadership style is the key to successful leadership. In this interactive workshop session, you’ll work with experts to explore how you lead and which approaches are a good fit for you and your team. Using a personality test, you’ll analyze your strengths and weaknesses, receive valuable feedback, and develop your own personalized leadership profile. Through practical examples and exercises, you’ll learn how different leadership styles play out in real-world situations—and discover how to lead your team effectively and authentically.

4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., plus a welcome dinner until 9:00 p.m.
Workshop & Dinner
Week 1
Team & Time Management
As a leader, time is your greatest asset, and setting priorities is essential. In this session, you’ll learn how to efficiently structure your daily routine and manage your team using proven frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix or digital tools. You’ll practice clearly delegating tasks, resolving conflicts within the team, and minimizing stressors. By the end, you’ll have a concrete plan for how to make the most of your time, lead your team productively, and focus on what really matters.

Tuesday: 5:00–7:00 p.m. (online)
Friday: 5:00–7:00 p.m. (on-site)
Week 1
Week 2
Strategy Development & Goal Management
Strategic thinking, clear goal-setting, and efficient tracking are essential for successfully leading your team and standing out to your superiors. In this session, you’ll learn how to develop strategies, communicate them clearly, and use tools like OKRs to define measurable goals that align with the company’s vision. You’ll develop a mini-strategy for a specific project, practice prioritizing tasks, and learn how to effectively measure progress. These skills will help you provide direction to your team and earn the trust of your superiors—for long-term success.

Tuesday: 5:00–7:00 p.m. (online)
Friday: 5:00–7:00 p.m. (on-site)
Week 2
Week 3
Personnel Efficiency & Automation
New technologies and tools offer tremendous opportunities for structure, efficiency, and innovation within teams and across the entire company. In this session, you’ll learn about the most important tech trends and understand how they can be applied in businesses. Through practical examples and case studies, you’ll see how innovative companies use digital solutions to optimize their teams and processes. Together, you’ll develop concrete ideas for how to apply these technologies in your own company to save time, improve quality, and strengthen your team.

Tuesday: 5:00–7:00 p.m. (online)
Friday: 5:00–7:00 p.m. (on-site)
Week 3
Week 4
Career Vision
Without a clear vision, it’s easy to lose focus in your career. In this final session, you’ll develop a personal roadmap for the next five years that reflects your goals and values. You’ll reflect on where you want to grow as a leader and plan the next steps to pursue your path in a targeted way. Through feedback and inspiration from other participants, you’ll refine your career vision and gain clarity on how you want to shape your role within the company and beyond.

Tuesday: 5:00–7:00 p.m. (online)
Friday: 5:00–7:00 p.m. (on-site)
Week 4

APPLY NOW FOR THE FUTURE LEADER ACADEMY!

Your chance to shape the future—both personally and within your company.

Become one of tomorrow's top executives

A 4-week program for young leaders. Designed to fit around your work schedule, with a strong academic and psychological foundation. Held in Hamburg with your peer group.

  • Limited to 20 spots
  • 4-Week Program Led by Experts
  • €2,990 per seat
  • Start dates for 2026: September 11 & November 13
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What Our Participants Say

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Team Lead, Strategic Projects - Fielmann AG

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Senior Strategy Manager - Jungheinrich AG

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Department Manager - Lother GmbH

About the Future Leader Academy

About the Future Leader Academy

The Future Leader Academy is a 4-week program for young leaders from Hamburg-based companies who want to actively shape their first leadership role. We launched it in collaboration with MBS because good leadership should be learned early on, not only after years on the job. Here, you’ll gain more than just knowledge: a psychologically grounded, HSBA-certified program and a close-knit peer group that will continue to support you in the future.

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How Companies Benefit

How well leadership is exercised has a direct impact on motivation, collaboration, and development within the company. By supporting young leaders early on, a company not only invests in professional development but also retains top talent and helps those who want to advance.

Would you like to propose the Academy to your company? We’ll provide you with all the necessary documentation.

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Secure your spot!

We only offer 20 spots per cohort. Before you make a decision, let’s get to know each other during a brief, no-obligation conversation. You can ask your questions, and we’ll tell you all about the Academy.

Secure your spot!

We only offer 20 spots per cohort. Before you make a decision, you’ll get to know us during a 15-minute, no-obligation conversation. You can ask your questions, and we’ll tell you all about the Academy.

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You'll learn from industry leaders

MIRIAM VAN STRAELEN

15+ years of leadership experience in tech and consulting. Focus on monetization and scaling of digital business models, strategy, and leadership

Livia Mitschke-Collande

10+ years at Google, Industry Lead for Retail, and podcaster specializing in communication and team management

DENIS DAY

Finance Director at EY and an expert in goal setting, goal management, and advising management boards