European Business Coach for Mayors
The recognised coaching qualification for mayors and senior leaders in public administration – for effective leadership in municipality, council and administration.
Leading a municipality or public authority means standing between citizens, council, administration and politics – winning people over, moderating conflicts and shaping change that lasts. This training gives you the toolkit of a professional coach: a sound methodological repertoire, plenty of practice and qualified feedback.
You learn to develop your staff and leadership teams in a targeted way, to conduct conversations clearly and respectfully, and to guide change processes in public administration with confidence – in exchange with peers facing similar challenges.
At a glance
Target group
Mayors and senior leaders in public administration – such as heads of office, department and division – who want to lead, support and develop people in their municipality and administration effectively.
Duration
Six months of intensive training with three weeks in person and 322 hours of coaching practice.
Format
Hybrid – in-person and digital units, supported by Leada and the Moodle learning platform (video analysis, mindmaps, interactive exercises). Compatible with public office and council schedules.
Certification
Certified according to DIN PAS 1029 (individual coaching) and ICF-ACSTH; audited by the Forschungsstelle Coaching-Gutachten. Over 1,000 graduates in the alumni network.
Investment
8,490.00 € (exempt from VAT).
Dates
Dates are still being planned. We are happy to pre-register you and let you know as soon as they are fixed.
Financing
Often via the training budget of your municipality or authority; depending on your federal state and status also via educational leave – we are happy to advise you. See the funding routes
Content & modules
- Fundamentals of business coaching: relationship quality, rapport and the quality triangle according to PAS 1029
- Developing the coaching process: questioning and communication techniques, solution-oriented brief consulting
- Systemic self-management – setting priorities between office, public and administration
- Systemic coaching in the field of tension between politics, council, administration and citizens
- Analysis of perspectives, personality and motivation
- Resource-oriented coaching of staff and leadership teams
- Dealing with attitudes, mindsets and conflicts – including in public and political contexts
- Culture, identity and values in municipality and administration
- Leadership and change management: leadership models, the RAFAEL method, administrative and organisational development
- Coaching groups, examination and final colloquium
Next step
Pre-register without obligation – or get advice on whether this training fits your role in municipality and administration.
Frequently asked questions
Can I combine the training with my public office?
Yes. The three in-person weeks are scheduled well in advance and can be blocked early in your council and meeting calendar; in between you learn flexibly via the platform and gather coaching practice at your own pace.
When will the dates be?
Dates are still being planned. Pre-register without obligation – we will let you know as soon as they are fixed.
What happens if I miss an in-person week?
Talk to us early – missed units can usually be made up in the next cohort.
Do I need prior coaching experience?
No. You bring your leadership experience from municipality and administration; we build the methodological repertoire together. Openness to self-reflection is the key prerequisite.
How is the training financed?
Often via the training budget of your municipality or authority; depending on your federal state and status, educational leave may also apply. We are happy to check your options with you.
What does the alumni network offer?
Access to over 1,000 graduates: peer exchange – including with other leaders from the public sector –, continuing-education impulses and a place in the SYNK community.
What about catering during the in-person days?
We provide snacks, drinks and lunch (catering or restaurant) including vegetarian and vegan options. We're unable to accommodate individual special requests during the training – if you have particular dietary needs, please feel free to bring something suitable yourself. Details as PDF (German)
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