Leadership and Conflict Management
Certificate Course - Management & Leadership - MM_MSc.3.5.I26
| Date | Apr 15 - 16, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550 € |
Fundamentals
Understand complexity of leadership behavior, key mechanisms, and different leadership styles across situations.
Technology
Analyze leadership models and frameworks to assess behaviors, decision-making, and conflict dynamics.
Applications
Apply suitable leadership styles and resolve conflicts constructively in organizational contexts.
What you'll explore
- Understand fundamentals of social psychology.
- Understand fundamentals of communication.
- Learn key leadership theories.
- Apply methods and models for dealing with conflicts.
Your key takeaways
- Understand key psychological principles of social interaction and communication.
- Compare different leadership approaches and evaluate them critically.
- Apply methods for effective conflict resolution.
- Reflect on and develop personal leadership behavior.
Taught by recognized experts in Leadership and Conflict Management
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Barbara Deml
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Psych. Barbara Deml is Director of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Her interdisciplinary expertise combines psychology and engineering, focusing on human-machine interaction, cognitive ergonomics, and work system design. She has held leading academic positions across Germany and the United States, including research at TU Munich and Carnegie Mellon University. Since joining KIT, she has been advancing human-centered system design and organizational ergonomics, bridging psychology, technology, and industrial application for future-oriented work environments.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
- Leadership and Management Professionals
Managers, team leaders, and executives responsible for leading teams, making decisions, and handling interpersonal dynamics in organizations. - HR and Organizational Development Professionals
HR managers, coaches, and consultants focused on leadership development, communication, and conflict resolution within organizations. - Project and Team Coordination Roles
Project managers and team coordinators working in cross-functional teams, dealing with collaboration challenges and conflict situations. - Professionals in Transformation and Change Roles
Professionals involved in organizational change, culture development, and stakeholder management, requiring strong leadership and conflict management skills. - Early-Career Professionals and Researchers
Graduates, PhD candidates, and academic staff in business, psychology, or related fields seeking to build competencies in leadership, communication, and conflict management.