You lead functionally but without formal authority – project management, staff role, agile team? Then you know the situation: you carry responsibility, but the “lever” is missing. In this training, I show you how you can still – or precisely because of that – truly lead: with clarity, persuasive power and natural authority. No tricks, no acting. Instead, real leadership competence based on relationships and mindset. This is the leadership of the future – and it already works today.
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Agenda
What does lateral leadership really mean? – role, responsibility, room for maneuver
Gaining acceptance without hierarchy – how natural authority develops
Mastering the “sandwich position” – between colleague and leader
Leadership tools for lateral contexts: delegation, goals, feedback
Situational leadership: recognizing and using potential effectively
Conducting constructive conversations – also remotely and in difficult situations
Handling resistance and conflicts with confidence
Dos & don’ts: typical mistakes and how to avoid them from the start
Trainee Benefits
Clarity about your own role and the real scope for action. Greater confidence in your presence – even without formal power. Practical tools to actively shape collaboration instead of waiting for instructions.
Company Benefits
Functional leaders become effective faster. Less friction in projects and cross-functional teams. A leadership culture that relies on competence and trust instead of hierarchy.
Professional Qualifications
None. The training is aimed at anyone who leads functionally or will soon do so – regardless of industry or level of experience.
Provided Documents
Digital workbook (PDF), self-reflection sheet on your own leadership role, dos-and-don’ts checklist for lateral leadership, slides available for download after the training.
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