Business skills

Aside from interdisciplinary skills, leaders and employees also require specific settings and roles. For example, sales employees deal intensively with topics related to selling and negotiating – from building relationships to leading difficult negotiations. Moderation, presentation and project management skills, on the other hand, play an indispensable role in working world of most employees – not to mention agility and innovation.
So bereitet sich dein Team auf den Design-Thinking-Prozess vor
microlearningHow your team prepares for the design thinking process
How your team prepares for the design thinking process
The design thinking approach helps to make products and companies competitive again by focussing on customers, openness, curiosity and innovation. Three rules will help you prepare for the design thinking process in the best possible way.
Ich schaffe es nicht, in Meetings alle Teilnehmenden gut einzubinden
microlearningI Don't Do a Good Job of Involving Everyone in Meetings
I Don't Do a Good Job of Involving Everyone in MeetingsI Don't Do a Good Job of Involving Everyone in MeetingsI Don't Do a Good Job of Involving Everyone in Meetings
Here, you will discover techniques for moderators to effectively incorporate silent participants, dominant speakers, and others into their meetings.
Der Entscheidungsprozess
microlearningThe Decision-Making Process
The Decision-Making Process
Do you find it difficult to make decisions? Learn about four steps you can utilize to methodically navigate the decision-making process.
Was ist Agilität?
microlearningWhat Is Agile Management?
What Is Agile Management? What Is Agile Management?
Having the ability to work agilely is a crucial skill in the era of globalization and digitalization. Here, you'll find a brief introduction to the topic of agility!
Wissen online effektiv vermitteln
microlearningEffectively Conveying Knowledge Online
Effectively Conveying Knowledge Online
Online training courses have different requirements than face-to-face courses. This micro describes strategies on how you can successfully impart knowledge in online sessions.
Goldene Regeln fürs Prototyping
microlearningGolden Rules for Prototyping
Golden Rules for Prototyping
Testing with participants and continual improvement of prototypes follow some fundamental rules. They are the focus of this micro.
Wie startest du ins Prototyping?
microlearningHow Do You Start Prototyping?
How Do You Start Prototyping?
The conditions for prototyping are diverse. This micro provides initial orientation.
Ich muss meinen Kund:innen eine Preisanpassung erklären
microlearningI Have to Explain a Price Adjustment to My Customers
I Have to Explain a Price Adjustment to My CustomersI Have to Explain a Price Adjustment to My CustomersI Have to Explain a Price Adjustment to My CustomersI Have to Explain a Price Adjustment to My Customers
In order not to lose your customers to the competition when you adjust your prices, you have to make sure that they understand your reasons for the price adjustment and continue to trust you. Here's how you can do that.
Bedarfsermittlung: meine Kund:innen geben nicht alle Informationen preis
microlearningNeeds Assessment: My Customers Do Not Disclose All Their Information
Needs Assessment: My Customers Do Not Disclose All Their InformationNeeds Assessment: My Customers Do Not Disclose All Their InformationNeeds Assessment: My Customers Do Not Disclose All Their InformationNeeds Assessment: My Customers Do Not Disclose All Their Information
To be able to offer complete solutions, you need to know everything when assessing a customer's needs. Here you will discover effective ways to obtain the desired information from your customer.
Ich berate meine Kund:innen noch nicht ganzheitlich genug
microlearningI’m Not Advising My Customers Solution-Oriented Enough Yet
I’m Not Advising My Customers Solution-Oriented Enough YetI’m Not Advising My Customers Solution-Oriented Enough YetI’m Not Advising My Customers Solution-Oriented Enough YetI’m Not Advising My Customers Solution-Oriented Enough Yet
Comprehensive solutions are a win-win situation for you and your customers. This micro gives you useful tips on how to advise your customers in a solution-oriented manner.
Verkaufsgespräch: Ich möchte meine Kund:innen nicht überrumpeln
microlearningSales Pitch: I Don't Want To Take My Customers by Surprise
Sales Pitch: I Don't Want To Take My Customers by SurpriseSales Pitch: I Don't Want To Take My Customers by SurpriseSales Pitch: I Don't Want To Take My Customers by Surprise
This micro is about entering the sales conversation with confidence and elegance.
Auf Veranstaltungen trau ich mich nicht zu netzwerken
microlearningI'm Uncomfortable Networking at Events
I'm Uncomfortable Networking at EventsI'm Uncomfortable Networking at EventsI'm Uncomfortable Networking at Events
How to navigate networking opportunities at an event
Kaltakquise ist mir unangenehm
microlearningCold Calling Makes Me Uncomfortable
Cold Calling Makes Me UncomfortableCold Calling Makes Me UncomfortableCold Calling Makes Me Uncomfortable
If you cold-call, you'll also face rejection. This course will show you how to deal with rejection effectively and empathetically so that you can succeed.
Ich weiß nicht, was meine Kund:innen wirklich wollen
microlearningI Don't Know What My Customers Really Want
I Don't Know What My Customers Really WantI Don't Know What My Customers Really WantI Don't Know What My Customers Really Want
To advise your customers according to their needs, it helps to ask open questions and learn more about them.
Ich möchte meine Kundenbeziehung vertiefen, ohne zu nerven
microlearningI Want To Deepen My Customer Relationships Without Being Annoying
I Want To Deepen My Customer Relationships Without Being AnnoyingI Want To Deepen My Customer Relationships Without Being Annoying
The whole point of building a relationship is to make your relationship stand out from the competition. Just like in the past when you enjoyed sport events together. But how do you do that, with today's compliance rules?
Meine Mitarbeiter:innen betreiben kein Cross-Selling
microlearningMy employees do not cross-sell
My employees do not cross-sellMy employees do not cross-sell
Cross-selling is a great way to increase sales and make your business more successful. By boosting your employees' self-confidence, you can motivate them to cross-sell.
Ich will meine Kund:innen nicht drängen
microlearningI Don't Want To Pressure My Customers
I Don't Want To Pressure My CustomersI Don't Want To Pressure My Customers
This micro is about being able to recognize when it's the right time for the customer to make a purchase decision and how to communicate that to them. After all, information about the decision is an important basis for possible further negotiations.
Ich habe Schwierigkeiten, bei Kund:innen die Entscheiderstruktur herauszufinden
microlearningDetermining Customer Hierarchy for Decision-Making Can Be Tough
Determining Customer Hierarchy for Decision-Making Can Be ToughDetermining Customer Hierarchy for Decision-Making Can Be ToughDetermining Customer Hierarchy for Decision-Making Can Be Tough
Who makes the decisions for your customers? Difficult to find out because people rarely talk about it directly. But with clever communication it can be found out!
Meine Kund:innen finden unser Produkt zu teuer
microlearningMy Customers Find Our Product Too Expensive
My Customers Find Our Product Too ExpensiveMy Customers Find Our Product Too ExpensiveMy Customers Find Our Product Too Expensive
This micro demonstrates how to overcome the "product is too expensive" objection by taking your customers seriously and engaging them emotionally.
Meine Kund:innen lassen sich auch von guten Argumenten nicht überzeugen
microlearningEven Good Arguments Don't Convince My Customers
Even Good Arguments Don't Convince My CustomersEven Good Arguments Don't Convince My CustomersEven Good Arguments Don't Convince My Customers
The best way to convince customers is to determine personal benefits and later reassure that these benefits are really valuable. Practical examples further illustrate this.
Ich habe gleich einen Vortrag und bin extrem nervös
microlearningI Have To Give a Presentation and I'm Very Nervous
I Have To Give a Presentation and I'm Very NervousI Have To Give a Presentation and I'm Very Nervous
We all get nervous before presentations. With the help of a few tricks, you can tranform your fear into something positive that will help you to give an even better presentation.
Erfolg mit Key Results messbar machen
microlearningMaking Success Measurable with Key Results
Making Success Measurable with Key ResultsMaking Success Measurable with Key Results
With measurable, scheduled, ambitious Key Results, you and your team will succeed in achieving your goals.
Mit der OKR-Methode zielorientiert arbeiten
microlearningEnhancing Your Performance with the OKR Method
Enhancing Your Performance with the OKR MethodEnhancing Your Performance with the OKR Method
With OKR you learn to formulate your goals in small, flexible units, to communicate them transparently, and finally to achieve them with the help of key results.
Meine Kund:innen bringen mich mit unverhältnismäßigen Rabattwünschen aus dem Konzept
microlearningMy Customers Are Sidetracking Me with Unreasonable Discount Requests
My Customers Are Sidetracking Me with Unreasonable Discount RequestsMy Customers Are Sidetracking Me with Unreasonable Discount RequestsMy Customers Are Sidetracking Me with Unreasonable Discount RequestsMy Customers Are Sidetracking Me with Unreasonable Discount Requests
In four steps, this micro will show you how to respond constructively to excessive discounting demands from clients. With these simple steps, both negotiators save face and achieve their goals.
Kaufreue: Meine Kund:innen machen einen Rückzieher
microlearningBuyer's Remorse: My Customers Are Backing Out of the Deal
Buyer's Remorse: My Customers Are Backing Out of the DealBuyer's Remorse: My Customers Are Backing Out of the DealBuyer's Remorse: My Customers Are Backing Out of the DealBuyer's Remorse: My Customers Are Backing Out of the Deal
To ensure that your customers do not regret their purchase or exercise their right of withdrawal after a successful sale, you must also be there for them after the sales meeting. Here you can learn how to proactively and individually encourage them in their purchase decision.
Tipps für den betrieblichen Beziehungsaufbau
microlearningTips for Building Relationships in the Workplace
Tips for Building Relationships in the Workplace
Good relationships with your customers are the key to your success. Here's what to look for when meeting with them to build and grow the relationship
Kontaktchancen erkennen und nutzen
microlearningRecognize and Capitalize on Networking Opportunities
Recognize and Capitalize on Networking Opportunities
Good networking opportunities are sometimes missed or overlooked when acquiring new customers! Yet they are a prerequisite for effective, profitable business.
Netiquette beachten und online gut auftreten
microlearningPractice Netiquette and Have a Good Online Presence
Practice Netiquette and Have a Good Online Presence
Netiquette means acting politely and respectfully in a virtual setting. This will help you create a positive and professional atmosphere that will make your negotiation a success.
Souverän online auftreten
microlearningBe Confident Online
Be Confident Online
Wow your audience with a strong introduction, an engaging presentation, and a memorable conclusion.
Mit herausfordernden Trainingsteilnehmenden umgehen
microlearningDealing with Challenging Training Participants
Dealing with Challenging Training Participants
Some participants in a training session require more of your attention. Here's how to deal with five challenging types.