In our Change Leadership Academy we love to share our expertise in the field of transformation. This way, we help executives and teams to succeed. Through our workshops and seminars, we enable your leadership teams to identify, plan and implement change initiatives. They also learn how to manage resistance or other challenges that may arise during the process. We cover topics like:
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Welcome to our Change Leadership Academy!
- Basics about change management
- Human anti-change DNA & change curve
- Effective communication & engagement strategy
- Addressing resistance & managing conflicts
- Evaluating the impact on organisational performance
With our Change Leadership Academy we would like to be part of the enhanced learning culture of your organisation.
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1. Certified Change Agent
Change agents are key drivers of transformations within organisations. They play a crucial role in effectively planning and implementing a transformation and leading it to sustainable success. With our multi-level professional training course “Certified Change Agent”, we empower young professionals to act as advocates for your future change projects and drive them forward. Our CEO established the course once for the Executive Master of Science in Business & Leadership for Engineers program of the Zeppelin University (ZU), Germany.
Key Stakeholders
When it comes to transformation you will need advocates you trust to feed the grapevine with facts. Therefore, our multi-level professional training “Certified Change Agent” is especially designed for:
- Executives
- Team manager
- Project manager
- Young professionals
- Open-minded employees
Key Training Topics
- Change management concepts and theories
- Leadership and communication skills
- Transformation planning and implementation
- Change agent roles and responsibilities
- Human behavior and change
- Practical tools and techniques
- Case studies and real-world examples
- Hands-on exercises and simulations
Dr. Dominik Faust
Dominik is a Certified Change Manager (Fresenius®) and Certified Business Facilitator (Moderatio®) as well as a top management consultant with many years of leadership experience. He has been designing and successfully implementing change and communication projects for start-ups, SMEs and DAX40 corporations like Airbus, BMW, ESG, IABG, KMW, MTU, MTRI, OHB, RUAG, ZF. Dominik wrote his doctoral thesis on the changes needed in international organisations to increase their effectiveness and efficiency. He is very familiar with the importance of social and emotional aspects for the success of change projects. So the human side of transformation is close to his heart. Dominik has also been a lecturer at several Universities of Applied Science in Germany.
It’s your choice!
We provide this seminar as webinar with three online modules on three different days. But we will also be happy to set up an individual in-house training for the employees of your organisation.
- Why?
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Key Stakeholders
When it comes to transformation you will need advocates you trust to feed the grapevine with facts. Therefore, our multi-level professional training “Certified Change Agent” is especially designed for:
- Executives
- Team manager
- Project manager
- Young professionals
- Open-minded employees
- What?
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Key Training Topics
- Change management concepts and theories
- Leadership and communication skills
- Transformation planning and implementation
- Change agent roles and responsibilities
- Human behavior and change
- Practical tools and techniques
- Case studies and real-world examples
- Hands-on exercises and simulations
- Who?
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Dr. Dominik Faust
Dominik is a Certified Change Manager (Fresenius®) and Certified Business Facilitator (Moderatio®) as well as a top management consultant with many years of leadership experience. He has been designing and successfully implementing change and communication projects for start-ups, SMEs and DAX40 corporations like Airbus, BMW, ESG, IABG, KMW, MTU, MTRI, OHB, RUAG, ZF. Dominik wrote his doctoral thesis on the changes needed in international organisations to increase their effectiveness and efficiency. He is very familiar with the importance of social and emotional aspects for the success of change projects. So the human side of transformation is close to his heart. Dominik has also been a lecturer at several Universities of Applied Science in Germany.
- Where?
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It’s your choice!
We provide this seminar as webinar with three online modules on three different days. But we will also be happy to set up an individual in-house training for the employees of your organisation.
2. Empathy Leadership Training
As an executive, you are looking to inspire your teams to embrace upcoming changes. And you want to drive top collaborative performance while quickly identifying and resolving conflicts. The key to achieving this lies in your social skills – especially your empathy. Empathy isn’t just innate; it can be developed and refined. Our Empathy Leadership Training is designed to help you strengthen this crucial skill, empowering you to lead with greater influence and impact. Let us support you in becoming the leader your teams need to thrive in today’s fast-paced environment.
Key Stakeholders
When it comes to change, empathetic leaders are needed. Therefore, our Empathy Leadership Training is especially designed for:
- Executives at C-level
- Senior Executives
- Junior Executives
- Young Professionals
- Open-minded Employees
Key Training Topics
- Becoming aware of your own emotions with certain techniques
- Communicating violence-freewith others
- Learning in gruops of two to step back from your own thoughts in order to be able to truly listen to your team members
- Training to question your own biases (Halo effect etc.)
- Getting used to the empathy canvas
Dipl.-Psych. Verena Schinerl
Verena holds a degree in psychology from Karl Franzens University in Graz (Austria). And she is a trained systemic coach, certified by the Institute for Applied Psychology, University of Cologne (Germany). She guides organisations successfully through changes related to personnel, culture and processes. Verena is also an editor of the viadoo blog. She contributes on the psychological aspects of change projects.
It’s your choice!
We have designed the Empathy Leadership Training as an online seminar so that you can book and complet it quickly and easily. But we will also be happy to organize an in-house training for employees of your company. However, we would then recommend conducting the training in a neutral environment such as a conference centre.
- Why?
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Key Stakeholders
When it comes to change, empathetic leaders are needed. Therefore, our Empathy Leadership Training is especially designed for:
- Executives at C-level
- Senior Executives
- Junior Executives
- Young Professionals
- Open-minded Employees
- What?
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Key Training Topics
- Becoming aware of your own emotions with certain techniques
- Communicating violence-freewith others
- Learning in gruops of two to step back from your own thoughts in order to be able to truly listen to your team members
- Training to question your own biases (Halo effect etc.)
- Getting used to the empathy canvas
- Who?
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Dipl.-Psych. Verena Schinerl
Verena holds a degree in psychology from Karl Franzens University in Graz (Austria). And she is a trained systemic coach, certified by the Institute for Applied Psychology, University of Cologne (Germany). She guides organisations successfully through changes related to personnel, culture and processes. Verena is also an editor of the viadoo blog. She contributes on the psychological aspects of change projects.
- Where?
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It’s your choice!
We have designed the Empathy Leadership Training as an online seminar so that you can book and complet it quickly and easily. But we will also be happy to organize an in-house training for employees of your company. However, we would then recommend conducting the training in a neutral environment such as a conference centre.
3. Change Comms Training
With transformation communications, companies want to ensure that everyone in the organisation better understands the rationale behind the change, how it will affect their work and responsibilities, and what results can be expected. Of course, every corporate communication team is a master of its profession. But with our training, we additionally equip them with the specifics of interacting with employees during an ongoing transformation. Our Training is partly based on lectures our CEO once established for universities like HNU, Germany.
Key Stakeholders
When it comes to transformation you will need corporate communications professionals that are familiar with the challenges of change management. Therefore, our Transformation Communications Training is especially designed for:
- Corporate communications professionals, especially internal comms
- Executives from comms, marketing, HR, sales
- Open-minded employees
Key Training Topics
- Understand change management basics
- Role of internal comms in a transformation
- Considering different change phases in a communication strategy
- Setting up the transformation narrative & vision
- Aligning key messages and storytelling
- Engaging with different stakeholders
- Managing rumours and misinformation
- Advantages of a Corporate Newsroom
Dr. Dominik Faust
As the founder of viadoo GmbH and a top management consultant with many years of leadership experience, Dominik has been designing and successfully implementing change projects for years. He provides quick comprehension, empathy and hands-on mentality as well as extensive expertise in corporate and transformation communications.
Dominik has managed change and communication projects (also as an interim mandate) for SMEs as well as DAX corporations. For example, for Airbus, BMW, ESG, IABG, KMW, MTU, MTRI, OHB, RUAG, ZF. He is very familiar with the importance of social and emotional aspects for the success of change projects. So the human side of transformation is close to his heart. Dominik has also been a lecturer at several universities of applied science in Germany.
It’s your choice!
We recommend conducting the training in a neutral conference centre. But we will also be happy to organise an in-house training for you.
- Why?
-
Key Stakeholders
When it comes to transformation you will need corporate communications professionals that are familiar with the challenges of change management. Therefore, our Transformation Communications Training is especially designed for:
- Corporate communications professionals, especially internal comms
- Executives from comms, marketing, HR, sales
- Open-minded employees
- What?
-
Key Training Topics
- Understand change management basics
- Role of internal comms in a transformation
- Considering different change phases in a communication strategy
- Setting up the transformation narrative & vision
- Aligning key messages and storytelling
- Engaging with different stakeholders
- Managing rumours and misinformation
- Advantages of a Corporate Newsroom
- Who?
-
Dr. Dominik Faust
As the founder of viadoo GmbH and a top management consultant with many years of leadership experience, Dominik has been designing and successfully implementing change projects for years. He provides quick comprehension, empathy and hands-on mentality as well as extensive expertise in corporate and transformation communications.
Dominik has managed change and communication projects (also as an interim mandate) for SMEs as well as DAX corporations. For example, for Airbus, BMW, ESG, IABG, KMW, MTU, MTRI, OHB, RUAG, ZF. He is very familiar with the importance of social and emotional aspects for the success of change projects. So the human side of transformation is close to his heart. Dominik has also been a lecturer at several universities of applied science in Germany.
- Where?
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It’s your choice!
We recommend conducting the training in a neutral conference centre. But we will also be happy to organise an in-house training for you.
4. Aerospace Newbee Workshop
The European aerospace industry is world leader in the production of civil aircraft. No wonder start-ups as well as established corporations want to join the industry. But it has specific rules and regulations. They are often underestimated by newbees and result in delays and additional costs. To save companies who want to change in the aerospace industry from such mistakes, we at viadoo have developed a special workshop for this stakeholder group. In it, experienced aviation experts from our team share their insights.
Key Stakeholders
When it comes to transforming your business model and joining the aerospace industry you should be aware of the specifics. Therefore, our Aerospace Newbee Workshop is especially designed for:
- Chief Executive Officers / Founders
- Chief Technology Officers
- Chief Engineers
Key Training Topics
- Aviation, Flight Safety and Certification
- Design and Development of Aircraft and Products/Parts/Appliances
- ICAO Annex 8 (Airworthiness) and ICAO Annex 16 (Environmental Protection)
- EASA Part 21, Certification of Aircraft and related Products, Parts and Appliances, and of Design and Production Organisations (DOs and POs)
- Aircraft Types and Certification Specifications
- Urban Air Mobility, Air Taxis and UAVs/Civil Drones
- Special Conditions SC VTOL and SC E-19
Dr.-Ing. Peter Blumer
It’s your choice!
We recommend conducting the training in a neutral conference centre. But we will also be happy to organise an in-house training for you.
- Why?
-
Key Stakeholders
When it comes to transforming your business model and joining the aerospace industry you should be aware of the specifics. Therefore, our Aerospace Newbee Workshop is especially designed for:
- Chief Executive Officers / Founders
- Chief Technology Officers
- Chief Engineers
- What?
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Key Training Topics
- Aviation, Flight Safety and Certification
- Design and Development of Aircraft and Products/Parts/Appliances
- ICAO Annex 8 (Airworthiness) and ICAO Annex 16 (Environmental Protection)
- EASA Part 21, Certification of Aircraft and related Products, Parts and Appliances, and of Design and Production Organisations (DOs and POs)
- Aircraft Types and Certification Specifications
- Urban Air Mobility, Air Taxis and UAVs/Civil Drones
- Special Conditions SC VTOL and SC E-19
- Who?
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Dr.-Ing. Peter Blumer
- Where?
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It’s your choice!
We recommend conducting the training in a neutral conference centre. But we will also be happy to organise an in-house training for you.
Eurofighter Typhoon Assembly Line
Dornier Do228NG Assembly Line
Eurocopter Assembly Line
Key qualifications of our team regarding the change leadership academy
Certified Change Managers
Our certified change managers studied change management theories like Lewin‘s Change Model, Kotter‘s 8-Steps, and the ADKAR Model. They master different change management frameworks and methods like Agile, Lean or Six Sigma, and know how to set up change architectures.
Certified Facilitators
Our facilitators learned a range of skills and techniques to effectively guide and support even large groups of people, promote collaboration and teamwork, and facilitate positive outcomes. They master methods like Real Time Strategic Change, Open Space, Appreciative Inquiry or World Café.
Certified Project Managers
Our certified project managers know how to effectively plan and implement change initiatives. They also master agile project management which is more flexible and adaptable, with a focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and responding quickly and effectively to change.
Certified Coaches
Our certified coaches facilitate changes, enabling employees to overcome obstacles, and achieve personal as well as professional transformation. They do it through building trust, active listening, goal setting, empowerment, thought-provoking questions, accountability, support, and continuous learning.
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viadoo Success Story
How 4,500 employees got convinced of a change in a live event
In order to reduce fears, we designed a live communication event together with our customer. It was intended to trigger motivation among the workforce. We therefore prepared a panel discussion and moderated it in front of 4,500 participants. In the end they overcome their initial fears and began to cautiously develop trust in the transformation.
viadoo Blogpost 1
Change agents trained by viadoo will contribute to changes at Airbus, ZF & Co.
Through our cooperation with the private Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen, we train young managers from Airbus, Daimler, Siemens, ZF & Co. to become change agents. They will soon be contributing to the success of transformations at their renewed companies. In this blogpost we took a closer look at some of them.
viadoo Blogpost 2
How to motivate people to make sustainable changes in their attitudes and habits
Social and emotional aspects are still too often ignored in change projects. Yet it is crucial for their success to motivate people to sustainably change their attitudes and habits. viadoo co-founder Dr. Dominik Faust showed how this can be achieved in a webinar with almost 300 PR managers from renowned companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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