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Speaker of the Study Program: Prof. Dr. Michael Dick

• Date: 25 August 2026
• Time: 5 pm
• Online via Zoom-Meeting
• Here you can download the Flyer.

Qualifications and skills relating to a systematic approach to project work are becoming increasingly essential and in greater demand as companies, non-profit organisations and other bodies adopt a more project-oriented approach. The course aims to equip participants not only to plan, implement and manage projects professionally, but also to take on a project leadership role, guide a project team through all stages of development, and deal effectively with uncertainties and change.

The project management training within the certificate programme is designed to equip participants with the ability to plan, implement and manage projects professionally. In addition to developing practical skills, the programme places particular emphasis on fostering the interpersonal skills of future project managers.

The overall aim of the Master’s programme is to provide academic training for project leaders who possess professional strategies for action, have the capacity for innovation, and can successfully fill cross-functional roles. During the Master’s programme, students acquire initial practical skills alongside the theories and methods of project management and team development. Admission to the programme is possible even without a Bachelor’s degree – we’d be happy to advise you!

Register at: https://lets meet.org/reg/30da9fe482fb523d6b

Registration & enquiries: Ina Wagner (ina.wagner@ovgu.de), 0391 67-56538, Zschokkestr. 32, Building 40, Room 279, 39104 Magdeburg

Course: “Project Management and Team Development”
Led by Prof. Michael Dick

Leadership in public administration is undergoing a transformation. Hybrid working arrangements, increasing complexity and rapid change processes call for new leadership approaches. This series of seminars explores the paradigm shift from traditional, directive leadership towards networked, collaborative leadership. Participants in this series of events will address the current challenges of leadership in public administration, gaining interdisciplinary perspectives on topics such as decentralised teams,
digital transformation, change processes and the skills required to navigate them.

• The series of events is listed for educational leave.
• Funding can be applied for to cover the costs of this series of events (see “Weiterbildung Direkt” at Investitionsbank Magdeburg)
• The cost of this series of events is €1,800.00
• A certificate of attendance for this series of events can be issued for 15 ECTS credits

New Work – From Directive to Networked Leadership
Date: 9 & 10 October 2026

Agility and self-management in public administration
Date: 20 & 21 November 2026 – online

Tools & methods for agile collaboration
Date: 15 & 16 January 2027

Leadership Communication & a Culture of Learning from Mistakes
Date: 26 & 27 February 2027

Understanding & Addressing Resistance
Date: 12 & 13 March 2027

Alongside the events, there will be four online sessions in the form of peer consultation: 28 October 2026; 25 November 2026; 24 February 2027; 10 March 2027

Do you have any questions or would you like to register for this programme? We are happy to help:
Dr Ina Wagner - ina.wagner@ovgu.de - 0391 67 56538

Find out more now

The “Project Management and Team Development” course will start again this autumn. Applications are now being accepted. Those interested can find the latest information, dates and details about the course on the course website.