Leadership training using Schulz von Thun's models
Leadership training using the models of Schulz von Thun
Psychologically grounded leadership training using the models of Schulz von Thun – practical, effective, and tailored to your company.
Effective leadership through sound communication psychology
Communication is an important tool in employee management: in employee reviews, during feedback, in conflicts, in change processes, and in daily interaction. Especially in demanding situations, the quality of communication determines whether leadership Provides orientation, Performance enabled and Retains employees.
My Leadership training using the models of Schulz von Thun combine practical leadership tools with proven Communication psychology. My goal is to empower leaders to conduct conversations more clearly, shape relationships constructively, and remain composed even under pressure— and to motivate them, to communicate with their employees.
As a trained Communication consultant and trainer do I work with the proven models from my training at
Schulz von Thun Institute for Communication
and systematically transfer these into the daily leadership practice of your organization.
Why Schulz von Thun models are so effective in leadership
Leadership communication is more than technique or just a task. In conversations, contents, relationships, expectations, role models, and emotions all interact simultaneously. The models by Schulz von Thun help leaders with this:
- Conversations to control consciously instead of just reacting
- Identifying and resolving misunderstandings early
- to reflect on one's own impact, attitude, and understanding of one's role
- To lead employees in a motivating, clear, and appreciative manner
- Handling conflicts and difficult conversations professionally
This is how leadership emerges that reliable, effective, and humane is – with positive effects on Employee retention, Performance and Management confidence.
The key models of Schulz von Thun in leadership training
Four-sides model
Leaders learn to understand messages on four levels (factual content, relationship, appeal, self-revelation) and to send them more clearly – particularly effective for feedback, criticism, clarification of goals, and sensitive topics. The model also helps to understand which „ear“ I (and also my employees) hear with most strongly and how that influences communication.
Inner Team
This model helps leaders become aware of inner ambivalences (e.g., „being clear“ vs. „being liked“) and remain capable of action—a key factor in challenging leadership situations.
The Riemann-Thomann Model
Leaders learn to better understand different types of employees, needs, and communication styles and to lead situationally—for less friction and more cooperation.
The Riemann-Thomann Model: The Situation Model or „Double Belly Model“
This model helps managers a lot, for example, in preparing, effectively opening, and moderating team meetings.
Contents of the leadership training
The content is tailored individually to your target audience (e.g., emerging leaders, new leaders, experienced leaders) as well as your leadership culture. Typical modules are:
- Role, responsibility, and attitude of the manager
- Leadership communication in everyday work: Clarity, reliability, appreciation
- Conducting professional employee performance reviews (feedback, goal-setting, development, and constructive criticism discussions)
- Applying communication psychology models by Schulz von Thun in practice
- Handling difficult conversations, resistance, and conflicts
- Self-leadership and personal impact as a leader
- Practical cases from everyday management: case studies, exercises, reflection
- Transfer to everyday life: concrete measures and implementation steps
Formats & Execution
The leadership trainings can be implemented flexibly:
- In-person training Internal or external
- Online training
- Blended Learning (Combination of in-person and online)
- Half-day, full-day, or multi-day formats
- Implementation in German and English Language
Optionally supplementary: Coaching for sustainable implementation, e.g.
- One-on-one coaching for executives
- Support in challenging conversation situations
- Transfer coaching after training
Target audience
These training courses are aimed in particular at:
- HR managers and L&D professionals, who want to develop their leadership skills sustainably
- Management and Divisional Heads, that want to strengthen leadership as a strategic success factor
- Leaders at all levels (new, experienced, young talent)
- Team Leads and Project Leads with management or control responsibility
The benefit for your company
- Greater leadership confidence and communication skills
- Better quality of employee reviews and feedback
- Reduction of conflicts and misunderstandings
- Stronger employee retention through better leadership
- Improved collaboration and team performance
- Practical implementation through transfer and coaching options
- proven methods from the communication psychology of Schulz von Thun combined with my extensive leadership and training experience ensure a high effectiveness of the training
Matching Trainings & Further Offers
The Leadership training using the models of Schulz von Thun can be effectively combined with additional training and development formats. Depending on the target audience, level of experience, and development goal, the following options are particularly suitable:
- Leadership training „From Employee to Manager“ – for aspiring and new managers transitioning into their roles
- Conducting performance reviews successfully – for the professional design of feedback, goal-setting, and development discussions
- Communication training – to strengthen communicative competence in daily leadership and work routines
- Sales training with the Schulz von Thun models - for effective communication in sales and customer contact
All trainings are based on proven models of communication psychology and can individually or as a coordinated development program be implemented.
I would be happy to advise you, which training formats can be sensibly combined with each other can be utilized to sustainably strengthen leadership, communication, and collaboration within your organization.
Curious? Contact me now for a free initial consultation!
Call me at 0179 / 922 620 3 or write me an email at gm@m2b.de or over my Contact form.
Let's get to know each other – and I will gladly advise you on the implementation of your project and prepare a free, no-obligation quote for you.
Book an appointment for a free introductory consultation here.
As an online meeting via Microsoft Teams or phone call, as you prefer.