Image credits.

The images on this website illustrate training and work situations.

Photographs.

The founders’ photo and the portraits show Jochen Kracht and Niklas Dorandt. The city photograph on the homepage is by Charles Forerunner.

Illustrative scenes.

The training and workplace scenes illustrate our offering. The seminar photograph with the visible trainer was edited using AI. The other scenes shown here were created using AI.

Two colleagues clarify different expectations, while a third participant listens attentively. — Clarify expectations in the conversation
Two colleagues clarify different expectations, while a third participant listens attentively.
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Two fellow coaches are preparing an exercise, arranging cards and adding to their lesson plan. — Prepare a training exercise
Two fellow coaches are preparing an exercise, arranging cards and adding to their lesson plan.
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A manager explains a decision on a project board and answers questions from the team. — Explain decisions made within the team
A manager explains a decision on a project board and answers questions from the team.
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Two people are practicing a sales pitch. A third person sits next to them and takes notes. — Sales conversation role-play
Two people are practicing a sales pitch. A third person sits next to them and takes notes.
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Three colleagues discuss the next process step and arrange cards on a pinboard. — Clarify internal processes together
Three colleagues discuss the next process step and arrange cards on a pinboard.
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A project coordinator listens to a video meeting and adds notes for training planning. — Arrange a training session via video call
A project coordinator listens to a video meeting and adds notes for training planning.
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Two people are talking and gesturing to each other. A third person is listening to them. — Clarifying a misunderstanding
Two people are talking and gesturing to each other. A third person is listening to them.
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A manager and an employee discuss specific tasks and jointly plan their next steps. — Agree on responsibilities and next steps
A manager and an employee discuss specific tasks and jointly plan their next steps.
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A manager practices a conversation with an employee while two other participants observe attentively. — Employee appraisal as a practical exercise
A manager practices a conversation with an employee while two other participants observe attentively.
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Three people are discussing sticky notes on a bulletin board. A man points to one of the cards. — Shared priorities within the leadership team
Three people are discussing sticky notes on a bulletin board. A man points to one of the cards.
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Participants from different work areas compare their notes in the open leadership training. — Exchange in open leadership training
Participants from different work areas compare their notes in the open leadership training.
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A small seminar group discusses specific experiences after an exercise and adds to their notes. — Exchange after a seminar exercise
A small seminar group discusses specific experiences after an exercise and adds to their notes.
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A participant reflects on their performance with a coach, using their own notes. — Reflect on personal impact
A participant reflects on their performance with a coach, using their own notes.
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A saleswoman listens to a corporate customer who explains his needs using a product sketch. — Customer discussions and needs
A saleswoman listens to a corporate customer who explains his needs using a product sketch.
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Three fellow trainers coordinate the schedule before a workshop and prepare their documents. — Preparing a workshop with colleagues
Three fellow trainers coordinate the schedule before a workshop and prepare their documents.
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A small working group is discussing an exercise in the seminar room, while a colleague is connected online. — Practice together on-site and online
A small working group is discussing an exercise in the seminar room, while a colleague is connected online.
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Two participants compare their notes at the training room door during a short seminar break. — Exchange during the seminar break
Two participants compare their notes at the training room door during a short seminar break.
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A human resources manager and a trainer are discussing a training schedule at a small conference table. — Objectives for in-house training
A human resources manager and a trainer are discussing a training schedule at a small conference table.
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Two fellow trainers are sorting exercise cards and checking their notes before the next seminar. — Trainers prepare exercises
Two fellow trainers are sorting exercise cards and checking their notes before the next seminar.
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A manager discusses their personal assessment with a coach and reflects on their impact. — Leadership Personality
A manager discusses their personal assessment with a coach and reflects on their impact.
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A team leader and a female employee clarify tasks and responsibilities using a worksheet. — Leadership Skills
A team leader and a female employee clarify tasks and responsibilities using a worksheet.
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Three experienced executives jointly agree on strategic goals and responsibilities. — Senior Leadership
Three experienced executives jointly agree on strategic goals and responsibilities.
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A young team leader is discussing her team's next tasks with two employees. — First time in a leadership position
A young team leader is discussing her team's next tasks with two employees.
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A newly appointed supervisor clarifies expectations with a former colleague following his change of role. — From colleague to manager
A newly appointed supervisor clarifies expectations with a former colleague following his change of role.
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An experienced manager reflects on his meeting notes and leadership behavior with a trainer. — Leadership Check Up
An experienced manager reflects on his meeting notes and leadership behavior with a trainer.
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A team leader listens to a video meeting and records an agreement in his notes. — Leading from a distance
A team leader listens to a video meeting and records an agreement in his notes.
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In a practical exercise, a team compares existing and new work processes on a pinboard. — Leadership in times of digital transformation
In a practical exercise, a team compares existing and new work processes on a pinboard.
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Two participants test an AI application on a laptop to prepare for a management meeting. — AI in Leadership – Seizing Opportunities
Two participants test an AI application on a laptop to prepare for a management meeting.
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A participant shows a trainer her notes from the practical weeks and discusses her experiences. — Leadership Follow-up Day
A participant shows a trainer her notes from the practical weeks and discusses her experiences.
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A sales consultant listens to her conversation partner, who is explaining a small metal component from a sample tray. — Sales Skills
A sales consultant listens to her conversation partner, who is explaining a small metal component from a sample tray.
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A consultant listens to a customer in a calm conversation while the customer points to documents in a folder. — Sales Skills Advanced
A consultant listens to a customer in a calm conversation while the customer points to documents in a folder.
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A prospective sales manager is discussing the preparation of her customer appointments with two colleagues. — Sales Skills Expert
A prospective sales manager is discussing the preparation of her customer appointments with two colleagues.
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A service employee listens calmly to a customer at reception and notes her request. — Service Excellence
A service employee listens calmly to a customer at reception and notes her request.
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Two account managers are discussing the next project steps with a client using an overview. — Key Account Management
Two account managers are discussing the next project steps with a client using an overview.
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Two business partners calmly discuss the terms of an offer and compare their documents. — Negotiating in sales – confidently, strategically, successfully
Two business partners calmly discuss the terms of an offer and compare their documents.
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Two sales representatives are reviewing a digital call preparation on their laptops and comparing it with their notes. — AI in sales – seizing the opportunities
Two sales representatives are reviewing a digital call preparation on their laptops and comparing it with their notes.
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A neutral moderator facilitates a calm clarification discussion between two colleagues in an open circle. — Conflict resolution and mediation
A neutral moderator facilitates a calm clarification discussion between two colleagues in an open circle.
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A participant practices a short presentation in front of three listeners, while a trainer observes in the background. — Rhetoric – Body language – Presentation
A participant practices a short presentation in front of three listeners, while a trainer observes in the background.
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Two participants practice conscious listening; a woman listens attentively and thoughtfully to her conversation partner. — Emotional intelligence
Two participants practice conscious listening; a woman listens attentively and thoughtfully to her conversation partner.
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A participant practices a clear posture and a conscious appearance while standing, while a coach provides attentive feedback. — Personal presence, confidence and charisma
A participant practices a clear posture and a conscious appearance while standing, while a coach provides attentive feedback.
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A professional is organizing tasks and priorities on a work table with a trainer. — Self-management and self-organization
A professional is organizing tasks and priorities on a work table with a trainer.
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A manager reflects on a stressful work situation with a coach in the green courtyard of a seminar house. — Resilience for leaders
A manager reflects on a stressful work situation with a coach in the green courtyard of a seminar house.
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Two colleagues are walking across a glass walkway. One of them is showing them the way. — Show the way
Two colleagues are walking across a glass walkway. One of them is showing them the way.
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Two people are discussing a stone and a wood sample at a table. An open notebook lies next to them. — Discuss material samples
Two people are discussing a stone and a wood sample at a table. An open notebook lies next to them.
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A person with a yellow bag walks across the light and shadow areas of a courtyard. — Take the next step
A person with a yellow bag walks across the light and shadow areas of a courtyard.
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Two people are sitting opposite each other behind a glass partition. One is explaining something with a hand gesture. — Conversation behind glass
Two people are sitting opposite each other behind a glass partition. One is explaining something with a hand gesture.
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A woman arranges cards on a pinboard while a colleague watches attentively. — Clarify priorities within the team
A woman arranges cards on a pinboard while a colleague watches attentively.
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Two people are looking at a metal flange. One man is pointing at a hole. — Clarify customer requirements for the component
Two people are looking at a metal flange. One man is pointing at a hole.
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A woman sits by the window, looking at the handwritten notes in her open book. — Time for reflection
A woman sits by the window, looking at the handwritten notes in her open book.
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A man gestures across the table. His conversation partner looks at him attentively. — Listen attentively
A man gestures across the table. His conversation partner looks at him attentively.
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A woman is talking on the phone at her desk. An open notebook lies in front of her. — The first conversation
A woman is talking on the phone at her desk. An open notebook lies in front of her.
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Two colleagues are standing on a green office terrace, looking out over the city. — A pause above the city
Two colleagues are standing on a green office terrace, looking out over the city.
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A trainer standing at the front explains an exercise on the screen, while the participants listen at the conference table. — Training with the trainer visible
A trainer standing at the front explains an exercise on the screen, while the participants listen at the conference table.
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A woman listens to a man who explains an observation during their conversation with an open hand gesture. — Leadership and feedback
A woman listens to a man who explains an observation during their conversation with an open hand gesture.
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A woman points to documents while her conversation partner listens and takes notes. — Customer conversation
A woman points to documents while her conversation partner listens and takes notes.
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A woman is practicing a short presentation in front of an attentive conversation partner. — Personal impact
A woman is practicing a short presentation in front of an attentive conversation partner.
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Five people exchange ideas in a working group and compare their notes. — Joint workshop
Five people exchange ideas in a working group and compare their notes.
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Two participants discuss an exercise; a man takes notes while a woman points to the worksheet. — Reflection and application
Two participants discuss an exercise; a man takes notes while a woman points to the worksheet.
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A woman describes her request with a hand gesture, while a man listens attentively and takes a note. — Personal conversation
A woman describes her request with a hand gesture, while a man listens attentively and takes a note.
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