Transition programme: new as a middle manager
A blended-learning programme that strengthens Deutsche Bahn’s new middle managers in their role – since 2016, more than 2,450 participants have realised their own transition initiative.
The situation
Deutsche Bahn’s middle managers who are new to this role receive practical and effective support to successfully manage expectations, opportunities and challenges within their new area of responsibility. The complexity of the new leadership task is made understandable and manageable.
Our approach
The programme follows a blended-learning approach: it begins with intensive preparation – stakeholder interviews, SWOT analysis and web-based learning. This is followed by two two-day in-person modules with digital transfer support, an open-space compact workshop, vision work and experience-based practical exercises. The whole is complemented by an individual fit analysis, one-to-one coaching and a large-group event to celebrate what has been achieved and to strengthen the culture of responsibility.
Content & services
Participants experience an inspiring development journey, learn to manage the demands of their new role more easily and realise an individual, self-chosen transition initiative – strengthening entrepreneurial creative and change competence and contributing directly to the company’s performance improvement.
2,450+
participants since 2016 with a realised transition initiative
450+
participants at the large-group event after one year
94 %
would recommend the leadership programme
„With SYNK GROUP, we have a long-standing, competent and reliable partner at our side. The trainers embody the image of leadership qualification within the DB Group. They challenge and support our participants, take them along on the learning journey into the world of leadership, give direct feedback and are always searching for innovations and new ideas.“
Next step
Do you want to deliberately support the transition into new leadership roles and translate it into measurable impact? Together with you, we design a transition programme that connects learning and everyday work.
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