Lateral Leadership Seminar · In-Person and Live Online · 2 Days

Lead successfully, no title required.

Gain influence without a title, engage stakeholders and resolve cross-functional conflicts.

Format

On-site · Online

Scope

2 days · 8 modules

Available for

In-house & individual booking

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The seminar

Lead without a title. Trust without hierarchy.

Leading without formal authority means walking a narrow path. Too little clarity costs impact, too little trust costs speed. This is exactly where lateral leadership begins.

The Lateral Leadership Seminar enables specialists and project leads to achieve results without formal authority. Over two days, participants build tools for influence, trust and conflict resolution in cross-functional teams.

The seminar is available as an open offering in Munich (Maxvorstadt) and live online. Organisations can book the format as an in-house event: flexible in timing, adapted to their own team structure.

Key outcomes

  • Specialists and project leads take ownership and are recognised as a leadership presence.
  • Trust is built without hierarchy: through attitude, communication and reliability.
  • Participants identify conflicts and tensions in cross-functional teams early and resolve them constructively.
  • Lateral influence works: participants drive results without relying on formal authority.

Your benefits

  • Trainers with experience in role transitions.

    All trainers at Brainbirds have taken on leadership responsibility themselves and know what lateral leadership requires in practice.

  • Knowledge that works immediately.

    All content is designed for application. The tools from the seminar take effect directly in day-to-day work.

  • AI directly in the seminar.

    In the Brainbirds AI Playground, participants apply AI to real leadership situations, integrated directly into the seminar day rather than as a separate module.

  • High energy. Live and in person.

    The seminar takes place at the Brainbirds Training Center Munich and as a live online format. Collaborative tools like Miro ensure active participation.

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MON.
28
Sept 2026

Online

Laterale Führung Seminar

2 days Online
€990.00 plus VAT
WED.
25
Nov 2026

München: Brainbirds Campus

Laterale Führung Seminar

2 days
EarlyBird €950.00

€990.00 plus VAT

Agenda

How the seminar runs

Day 1
4 modules
L-LF-060

Lateral führen ohne Weisungsbefugnis

Teilnehmer:innen wirken ohne Titel wirksam, durch Vertrauen und gezielte Einflussnahme.

Contents

  • Ohne Weisungsbefugnis wirksam führen
  • Einflussstrategien gezielt einsetzen
  • Stakeholder aktiv einbinden
90 minutes
L-LF-070

Rahmenbedingungen für laterale Führung analysieren

Teilnehmer:innen verstehen ihre Organisation und schaffen die Basis für laterale Führung.

Contents

  • Verschiedene Organisationsformen und ihre Ausprägungen erkennen
  • Aktuelle Werte und Verhaltensweisen mit Spiral Dynamics verstehen
  • Motivation im Team gezielt verstehen und gestalten
90 minutes
L-LF-080

Agile Reifegrade lateral einordnen

Teilnehmer:innen bewerten den agilen Reifegrad und stärken so ihren Einfluss ohne Titel.

Contents

  • Zusammenspiel von Innovation und Tagesgeschäft einordnen
  • Agile Reifegrade der eigenen Organisation bewerten
  • Bedingungen, Prozesse und Strukturen für laterale Führung reflektieren
90 minutes
L-LF-100

Agil führen im nicht-agilen Umfeld

Teilnehmer:innen führen agil und wirksam, auch ohne Titel im klassischen Umfeld.

Contents

  • Agile Führungsprinzipien im klassischen Umfeld anwenden
  • Spannungsfelder zwischen Hierarchie und Agilität navigieren
  • Schrittweise agile Elemente einführen
90 minutes
Day 2
4 modules
L-LF-090

Laterale Führung als iterativen Prozess gestalten

Teilnehmer:innen schärfen ihr Profil und gestalten laterale Führung als fortlaufenden Prozess.

Contents

  • Handlungsräume zwischen Management und Leadership verstehen
  • Kompetenzprofil, Verantwortlichkeiten und Aufgaben klären
  • Eigenes Profil in Bezug auf laterale Führung reflektieren
90 minutes
L-CC-020

Stakeholder verstehen und gezielt einbeziehen

Teilnehmer:innen analysieren Stakeholder gezielt und binden sie wirksam ein.

Contents

  • Stakeholder systematisch analysieren
  • Erwartungen und Interessen verstehen
  • Stakeholder-Strategie entwickeln
90 minutes
FWS-BS-020

Business Storytelling: Vier Ebenen verstehen

Teilnehmer:innen nutzen die vier Ebenen des Storytellings, um andere gezielt zu überzeugen.

Contents

  • Storytelling-Ebenen verstehen
  • Wirkung jeder Ebene nutzen
  • Geschichten gezielt einsetzen
90 minutes
L-CC-120

Crossfunktionale Konflikte erkennen und lösen

Teilnehmer:innen lösen crossfunktionale Konflikte früh und nachhaltig.

Contents

  • Schnittstellen-Konflikte verstehen
  • Bereichsübergreifend vermitteln
  • Nachhaltige Lösungen entwickeln
90 minutes

THE TRAINER TEAM

Who guides you.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Answers about this seminar and booking with Brainbirds.

When does the Laterale Führung seminar start and end, and when is the lunch break?

The Laterale Führung seminar typically starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 5:00 PM. The lunch break lasts one hour, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. In person, the group usually heads to The Italian Shot restaurant during this time. The Live Online format also includes a one-hour break. All dates and further details can also be found directly on the product page under the event. For inhouse deliveries, start time, end time, break schedule, and location can be arranged freely.

Can individuals book open seminars?

Yes. All open seminars are equally available to individuals and teams. Booking is done directly via the seminar page, with payment by invoice.

How up to date are Brainbirds' AI topics?

AI moves fast. That's why Brainbirds keeps its content continuously up to date. But what matters more than currency is relevance: participants leave with concrete tools and fresh inspiration they can put to use the very next morning.

Can I cancel my booking free of charge?

Free cancellation is possible up to 21 days before the event starts. Cancellations must be submitted in writing, e.g. by email.

How long do the open seminars last?

Most open seminars last 1 to 2 days, each running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Agile Coach Programme and the AI Coach Training are multi-day programmes that extend over 5 to 6 months.

What formats are available?

Open seminars take place in Munich and live online. Live online is accessible from anywhere in the world. In-house programmes are delivered by Brainbirds directly to companies across Europe, in person or live online.

What happens if I can't attend due to illness?

Get well soon! Upon submission of a medical certificate, a new date for the same topic can be arranged at any time, at no additional cost.

Do participants in open seminars receive a certificate?

Yes, all participants receive a personal Brainbirds certificate upon completion. It states the seminar title, the date and the modules completed.

What are BrainBites?

BrainBites are 90-minute live online sessions on topics from leadership, future work and AI. Every 6 weeks there's a free open session for anyone interested. For companies, BrainBites can also be booked as an in-house format, drawn directly from the module library.

Is there a free way to get to know Brainbirds?

Yes, every 6 weeks there's a free BrainBite: 90 minutes, live online, on a current topic from leadership, future work or AI. Just sign up and take a look.

Is there a right of withdrawal after booking an open seminar?

Yes, after booking there is a 14-day right of withdrawal without giving any reason. The withdrawal must be submitted in writing by email. The right of withdrawal expires after completion of the first day of the event.

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