Leadership and management,

Competent human resource management is a key factor in sustainable business success. The FHNW equips you to design professional HR processes, attract and develop talented employees, and actively foster a positive corporate culture. You will strengthen your skills in the areas of employer branding, feedback culture and personnel management – and will thus be ideally prepared to shape demographic and digital change in HR.

Effective leadership means inspiring and supporting people and achieving goals together. The FHNW places great emphasis on the development of personal and social skills: you will learn to fulfil your leadership role authentically, develop teams successfully and handle conflict situations with confidence. Trainers and lecturers with many years of practical experience will equip you with the tools and strategies for modern, collaborative and inclusive leadership.

Leadership in non-profit organisations and the public sector requires specific skills. At the FHNW, you will deepen your business management expertise as well as your understanding of the legal and social aspects of public administration. Our programmes prepare you to master challenging leadership roles in government departments, non-profit organisations and public-sector enterprises using practical tools and scientifically sound methods. Sustainability, a focus on the common good and the efficient use of resources are at the heart of this.

Change is part of everyday life today. Through FHNW’s training and further education programmes, you will gain methodological confidence in designing and supporting change processes. You will strengthen your ability to implement changes strategically and empathetically, recognise resistance, and successfully lead teams through turbulent times. Our programmes combine the latest research findings with tried-and-tested methods from organisational development and change management.

Efficient processes and effective project management are the backbone of successful organisations. The FHNW offers tailor-made continuing education programmes that enable you to acquire methodological and analytical skills for planning, managing and optimising complex processes. You will learn to implement projects in a goal-oriented manner, lead interdisciplinary teams and utilise digital tools to ensure transparency and efficiency. This will equip you ideally for challenging projects in technical, economic or social contexts.

The demands on work design are changing rapidly. Agile methods, flexible working models and new forms of collaboration are now shaping numerous industries. The FHNW equips you with the tools to lead teams in dynamic projects, actively shape change processes and operate successfully even amid increasing uncertainty. Through our degree and continuing education programmes, you will strengthen your ability to lead remotely, apply agile methods and view change as an opportunity for innovation.