Advanced training for managers

Managers who undergo further training develop personally and professionally. This includes updating skills and improving leadership competencies as well as promoting innovation, employee development and motivation, increasing productivity, risk management and improving the company's competitiveness. Here are some of the current training courses for managers in Switzerland:

Executive MBA HSG in General Management

This programme equips managers with the necessary knowledge and an influential network to make an impact for their own organization and society. The EMBA HSG at the University of St.Gallen can be completed in three versions. In addition to the German-language program, the International Executive MBA HSG offers a variant with an international curriculum focus. In addition, the new EMBA program emba X in partnership with ETH Zurich focuses on topics such as corporate management, sustainability and technology management. Final application deadlines for emba X: October 31, 2023; IEMBA 12: March 31, 2024 (1st application deadline).

Rochester-Bern Executive MBA

This EMBA program offers a dual degree - one from the University of Bern and one from the University of Rochester (USA). This program prepares executives to meet the challenges of today's business world and to gain a deep understanding of economics, accounting, finance and analytics. The EMBA takes 16 months to complete and includes a four-week residency in Rochester and a one-week study tour in Asia. The application deadline is December 31, 2023; the program begins on February 9, 2024.

"Managers who undergo further training develop personally and professionally."

Executive MBA Digital Transformation at the University of Zurich

The part-time Executive MBA programs at the University of Zurich offer senior executives from business and administration 15 months of general management training that can be optimally combined with professional commitments. The German program with a focus on digital transformation consists of three-day modules every two weeks in Zurich and study visits to Yale University (USA) and Tel Aviv (Israel). The English program with a focus on digital transformation consists of six-day modules every four weeks in Zurich and learning expeditions in the USA and Israel. The program in German/English starts on September 4, 2024; the course in English starts on September 18, 2024.

MAS in Business Administration of the FHGR

The "Master of Advanced Studies in Business Administration" is an advanced program in business administration and is aimed at middle managers who have solid management skills and lead larger teams. The MAS comprises the modules "Entrepreneurial Management", "Operational Management", "Operational Leadership", "Financial Planning", "Marketing & Sales Management" and "Law for Entrepreneurs". The program starts in February.

DAS Digital Marketing Manager at the FHNW

Digital marketing managers design digital marketing concepts, plan and implement cross-media campaigns, design landing pages, optimize processes and the digital presence for websites, web stores and apps. They also manage internal and external specialists during the implementation of digital marketing concepts. The modular DAS program is completed by successfully completing two CAS certificate courses and the Digital Leadership Compact seminar. The two CAS courses each consist of one compulsory and one elective module. The program lasts 1 to 3 years and begins depending on the CAS or seminar.

"Further training for managers also improves the company's competitiveness."

CAS in Human Factors Leadership at the University of Lucerne

In challenging management situations, the involvement of the people involved is a decisive factor for success. Your own employees, superiors and external parties have a decisive influence on your own processes. Knowledge of human limitations, but also opportunities and skills as well as instruments for selecting and promoting suitable people for one's own activities are essential skills for a modern manager. The CAS in Human Factors in Leadership course addresses all human factors. It takes into account perception errors and self-knowledge, differences and similarities, conflicts and shared visions as well as corporate culture and diversity. This means that various levels of analysis of human factors are addressed, from the individual to overall social considerations. The course takes place between June and September.

CAS AI Management of the HWZ

The CAS AI Management is aimed at decision-makers, project managers and specialists with direct responsibility or indirect links to the management of data-driven projects in connection with the latest technologies in the field of artificial intelligence. The 18-day certificate program teaches the fundamentals of AI management. Participants will be able to understand the fundamentals of AI, identify AI applications, incorporate the components required for AI into their organization (such as technology, teams, and ethics) and manage AI projects. You will also gain an in-depth insight into the market. The program starts every January.

"Anyone who wants to keep up with change and expand their own skills and network relies on lifelong learning."

CAS Team Psychology at the ZHAW

The CAS is aimed at people from the fields of leadership, project management and the sports, medical, education and consulting sectors who work professionally with teams and groups and are responsible for team processes. Based on their previous professional experience, participants acquire further skills in the non-hierarchical management of team processes. Practical examples are analyzed and own experiences are discussed, reflected upon and linked with theories and instruments. This expands their own intervention practice for success-oriented work with teams and groups. The CAS is recognized as an elective module within the MAS Coaching & Organizational Consulting and MAS Leadership & Management continuing education Master's courses. An online information event on CAS Team Psychology will take place on February 1, 2024.

Distance learning program CAS FH in Innovative and New Leadership at Kalaidos

In this CAS, participants deal with current and future leadership skills, learn new approaches and how to lead future generations. The aim is to develop a digital and reliable leadership style and the skills to create an agile and innovative leadership culture. The program is a combination of practice and science. In the first part, theoretical approaches to innovative and future new leadership are presented, which are then supplemented in a toolbox with training, checklists and suggestions for implementation. An app enables flexible learning in terms of time. The start of the CAS can be set individually.

Secret weapon: management of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership ZfU

The two-day intensive seminar for managers consists of eight training modules. Each module lasts around 90 minutes and deals with a specific topic. On the first day, participants learn which of their leadership strengths they can use to deal confidently with change. They also train how they can win their team over to change. On the second day, they will practise how to plan change projects with confidence and how to deal with unforeseen events with aplomb. The next seminar will take place on June 18 and 19, 2024 at the Hotel Sedartis in Thalwil.

Team conflict workshop of the Strength Forge

Together with a coach, interested parties learn strategies to identify and resolve acute conflicts in the team. The offer includes a free initial consultation, a discussion of the specific situation and the development of a way to find a sustainable solution to the team conflict. This includes a survey on the situation and mood in the team, individual interviews with the team members, the consolidation of differences and similarities and two follow-up workshops.

This article first appeared in the m&k print edition 10/2023