Leadership Development Programs

Strategically designed in-house trainings that engage your leaders and empower them to take ownership.

Leadership Excellence at the Highest Level

Our trainings equip leaders with the tools they need to lead effectively.
We qualify modern, forward-thinking leaders who align as a team and drive business success through exceptional leadership culture. As an HR professional, you’ll establish yourself as a true enabler of leadership excellence.

Strategic & Customized

We develop our tailor-made in-house programs in close alignment with your strategic goals – in direct dialogue with your HR team.
Our mission: to co-create a professional learning landscape that delivers sustainable impact and is recognized company-wide.

Inspiring and Motivating Leaders

In dynamic and engaging sessions, our trainers strengthen your leaders’ sense of self-efficacy. We create a safe and respectful learning atmosphere – where participants feel valued, not judged. The result: noticeable behavior change, increased motivation, and stronger identification with your company.

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What Your Leaders Can Expect

Each of our leadership development programs is tailor-made for your organization.
We draw on over 30 years of experience and best practices across industries – and begin by asking about the needs of your company and your leaders before we develop the content.

Our unique development programs consist of multiple, modular building blocks.
Depending on scope and objectives, the full journey can span from 3 months to 2 years.
We combine in-person and online modules with Online Labs, Learning Nuggets or Fireside Chats – and, if desired, include intensive 1:1 coaching sessions.

At the same time, we integrate your organizational goals and offer realistic design impulses that inspire reflection and action – for both new and experienced leaders.

And of course: Your new in-house program will carry your internal branding.

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"Working with Maxeiner & Nagel is always a pleasure. Thanks to Mr. Nagel’s expertise, we feel extremely well supported – and the trainers always strike the right chord with our team.
No matter the topic or challenge: together, we always find a solution that helps move our company forward."

Lisa-Marie Teubler
Teamlead Learning & Development
Coroplast Fritz Müller GmbH & Co. KG

Standalone Seminars for Leaders

Sometimes, leaders don’t need a full program – but targeted development in specific leadership tools.
As part of your internal training catalog, we offer high-quality stand-alone seminars covering a wide range of leadership topics – for all leadership levels.

In most cases, our experienced trainers deliver 2-day in-house seminars directly at your location, conducting hands-on, interactive training sessions.
Online formats can be integrated as needed.
Our seminars are designed to be highly practical and engaging – so you’ll see real impact, fast.

Leadership Tools & Competency Areas for Your Professional Toolbox

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Confident. Experienced. Approachable.
Our Trainer Team

The Maxeiner & Nagel trainer team consists of experienced leadership experts.

From the very first minute, we work from and for real-world practice.
We create a trusting atmosphere and show genuine appreciation: participants meet trainers who are relatable and truly invested in their personal development.

Your leaders will feel it:
“This is different. This is for me.”

We inspire and win over even skeptical leaders – and initiate real behavior change you’ll notice across your participants, teams, and the entire organization.

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Why Choose Our Leadership Development Program?

Many leaders have had disappointing experiences with traditional trainings in the past – too theoretical, too passive, too dry.

Our leadership programs are different.
They are highly interactive, relevant, and dynamic – creating a vibrant and engaging seminar atmosphere.
Our trainer team weaves current business topics into the leadership content, directly addresses critical leadership and organizational challenges, and adapts the daily agenda flexibly to match your needs.

Participants experience real training: they experiment, reflect, test out approaches, and explore the impact of their behavior.
They gain tangible improvements in their leadership effectiveness – hour by hour.
It’s the opposite of “death by PowerPoint.”

We develop modern, confident leaders – with deep appreciation for their experience and the challenges they face.

Participants consistently describe our sessions as highly relevant, hands-on, and energizing – and leave feeling motivated and empowered to make better decisions.

And here’s the bonus:
Leaders love these programs.
They value the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. In our experience, this often triggers increased demand for development across the entire organization.
HR professionals who launch these programs gain visibility and recognition for unlocking leadership potential.

With our programs, you strengthen your leaders, set new standards, and foster a modern leadership culture that drives long-term success.

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I’ve had the pleasure and benefit of going through several trainings and coaching sessions with Terry and her team – and I can truly say: I couldn’t have imagined it any better. The trainers have a remarkable ability to make complex topics engaging and easy to understand. They do this at a professional pace that makes time fly by – whether it’s a day or an entire week – while still delivering a wealth of valuable insights in the shortest amount of time. What also stands out is how quickly they tune in to each participant and respond precisely and effectively.
Thank you!

Kai Zimmemann
Manager Global Key Account Management
proHeq GmbH

What Leaders Learn in Our Programs

Active Leadership & Delegation: Recognizing opportunities for action, delegating effectively, and stepping into a proactive leadership role
Team Development: Leveraging team roles and strengths, adapting collaboration strategies, and building sustainable team success
Self- & Stress Management: Focusing on what matters, identifying stress triggers, and improving energy and emotional self-regulation
Effective Communication: Leading purposeful conversations, truly listening and being heard, applying confident feedback and communication techniques
Conflict Management: Understanding conflict dynamics, recognizing personal behavior patterns, and developing constructive resolution strategies
Thinking & Acting Economically: Understanding key business drivers, fostering strategic thinking, and reflecting on organizational impact
Influence & Presence: Communicating with impact, strengthening personal presence, and using storytelling and personal branding effectively
Change Management: Leading change processes, understanding human behavior in transition, and motivating teams through transformation
... and much more.

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Leading in Times of Change

Leadership in times of change places unique demands on leaders.
The VUCA world – marked by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity – calls for new skillsets.

Our trainers equip leaders to face exactly these challenges:
They teach skills managers need to act flexibly and with resilience. In our leadership development program, participants learn how to lead in uncertain times – and how to:

Recognize opportunities for action
Make clear decisions
Use their room for maneuver effectively
Motivate their teams
Maintain perspective

To prepare your leaders for their role, we use practical, real-life examples and methods.
They learn to think in terms of solutions and opportunities – and actively shape business success.

That way, your leadership – and your organization – stays capable and successful, even in turbulent times.

Leadership Without Formal Authority

In today’s workplace, the lines between “leader” and “employee” are increasingly blurred:

Many project leads rely on collaboration with roles they have no disciplinary authority over.
In some teams, leadership shifts depending on the project or area of expertise.
Sometimes, subject matter experts lead a partial team.
In other contexts, every employee leads – within their own role.

As a result, leadership and management skills are increasingly essential, even for those without formal authority.
These individuals still need to drive progress and lead initiatives effectively.

That’s why we’ve created powerful leadership programs specifically for this target group of “informal leaders.”
These programs build the exact skills needed for successful collaboration and leadership – without the need for direct authority.

We make sure your employees can lead successfully – in any role.

Would you like to further empower your changemakers?
Let’s talk about the leadership topics that matter most to you.
We’re happy to advise you and look forward to learning more about your organization's development needs.

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Germany