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Leading without hierarchy: Lateral leadership training for effective and cooperative collaboration

In today’s dynamic organizations, the ability to lead without relying on formal hierarchy is becoming increasingly essential. The "Lateral Leadership" workshop by orange cpm equips leaders, project managers, and team members with the skills to lead effectively through influence and collaboration. This hands-on training introduces powerful methods and tools, including influence strategies, communication models, force field and network analysis, and conflict management techniques. Participants will learn how to create a culture of trust, mutual respect, and open communication, enabling successful collaboration at every level. Additionally, they’ll receive personalized feedback on their leadership style and develop tailored action plans for a variety of situations.

What You Will Learn:

  • Develop strategies to influence and lead without formal authority.
  • Apply communication models that enhance collaboration and teamwork.
  • Build and sustain trust and mutual respect within your team.
  • Understand and navigate complex networks to achieve your goals.
  • Resolve conflicts through cooperation, persuasion, and mutual understanding.

 

Workshop Contents

  • Foundations of Lateral Leadership: Understand the key principles and how they differ from traditional hierarchical leadership.
  • Core Elements: Dive into the essentials of communication, power dynamics, and trust-building.
  • Self-Reflection: Reflect on your own leadership patterns and identify areas for growth.
  • Building Relationships: Learn techniques to foster strong, trusting relationships.
  • Conflict Resolution: Recognize and effectively address conflicts of interest.
  • High-Performing Teams: Promote self-organization and empower your team to reach its full potential.

 

This workshop is designed for project managers, experts, young professionals, and anyone with project responsibilities who seeks to lead with influence and create a cooperative, high-performing work environment.

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Martina Schindler

Senior Consultant

Martina Schindler

Senior Consultant

#Management and personnel development #Project management #Strategic management

I believe that only honest, intrinsic enthusiasm enables people to overcome challenges. For me, this is one of the most effective success factors. My passion is to support and accompany people on their way to achieving this.

  • Conception & implementation of trainings and moderations
  • Conception & support of target and strategy development processes
  • Support for individual development processes
  • Conception & support of organizational development processes

    Furthermore ...
    ... I enjoy exploring the world with my family, have a deep passion for cooking and trying new foods, stay active through jogging and occasional half marathons with my husband, and find balance for mind and body through yoga.

    Jobst Scheuermann

    Senior Consultant

    Jobst Scheuermann

    Senior Consultant

    #Agile transformation and organizational development #Leadership development #Project management

    Shaping challenges with people, trying out new approaches and successfully facilitating development - that's what inspires and motivates me.

    • Establishment & development of agile teams & organizations. Introduction of agile procedures & processes.
    • Conception & support of complex transformation projects.
    • Training, coaching (DBVC Senior Coach) & personal development of executives.

      Furthermore ...
      ... I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling to the mountains for hiking and skiing and have been practicing Aikido for 30 years.

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      Participants' comments

      "The seminar helped me to better understand what influence my drivers have on my behavior. The methods will help me to deal with resistance in a more relaxed way in future because I understand better what is really important to me. Thanks to the trainer Martina Schindler! "
      Susanne Lohmeier

      Lufthansa Technik

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