Training & Leadership Development
International Management & Leadership Programmes
We equip executives and decision-makers from around the world with the management tools, leadership models, and international business know-how needed to lead organisations through a rapidly changing global economy.
Managers trained since 1998
Countries represented
Years of programme delivery
Since the programme launched in 1998, the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg has been an active partner in international management training — helping more than 15,000 decision-makers from 21 countries initiate and grow business with Germany.
Every year, we host various international groups and support participants in developing their leadership competencies and expanding their international business. Programmes are delivered both virtually and in a face-to-face format, using tools we have developed specifically for this purpose.
Together with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, we developed the “Fit for Partnership with Germany” competency model — built on the IMLead® Heptathlon management concept. This model forms the framework for all programme phases.
Managing Director & Partner, EABW
Scientific Director of the Programme
Management Model
All our management and leadership trainings, case studies, and company visits are structured around the seven fields of the IMLead® Heptathlon concept. It provides the backbone for how we design and deliver every programme phase — ensuring participants leave with an integrated, applicable leadership system.
Healthcare & Medical Technology Cooperation Delegations from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan explored economic cooperation in the healthcare sector through visits to Aesculap, CeGaT GmbH, Erbe Elektromedizin, AID Autoimmun Diagnostika, HanseMerkur Krankenversicherung, and the University Hospital Tübingen — complemented by training in HR management and intercultural management.
Economic Cooperation Delegation Vietnamese executives visited a broad cross-section of German industry — including Hochdorfer Kronenbrauerei, TRIGEMA, Alb Gold, SchwörerHaus KG, Daimler Sindelfingen, Interstuhl, and GreenSinnergy — gaining firsthand insight into German manufacturing, sustainability, and business practices.
Green Technology Cooperation Vietnamese delegation immersed in Germany’s green technology ecosystem — visiting the Intersolar/ees Europe trade fair, SCHMID Group, Stadtwerke Tübingen’s Solar Thermal Park, EnBW’s pumped-storage hydropower plant, Theben, Kärcher, and TÜV SÜD — gaining end-to-end exposure to solar, energy storage, and sustainable infrastructure.
Mechanical Engineering Cooperation Ukrainian executives visited Germany’s leading mechanical engineering companies — CHIRON Group, TRUMPF, RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik, and Leuze Electronic — alongside the LogiMAT intralogistics trade fair, gaining deep exposure to precision manufacturing, laser technology, automation, and agricultural machinery.
Brazilian executives engaged in an intensive leadership programme combining keynotes on AI, ESG, and the IMLead® framework with company visits to Ovesco Endoscopy, Synovo GmbH, AIRBUS Defence and Space, and Adolf Würth GmbH — alongside cultural immersion in Tübingen and Friedrichshafen.
A joint Central Asian delegation visited key players in Germany’s green and circular economy — including STADLER® Anlagenbau (waste recycling), Sto SE (sustainable building materials), EnBW’s pumped-storage hydropower plant, Straub-Verpackungen, Kärcher, and Daimler Sindelfingen — gaining broad exposure to sustainable technology and green industrial practice.
Turkmenistani executives and decision-makers explored economic cooperation opportunities and initiated targeted business contacts with leading German companies and industry partners.
A joint delegation from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan explored economic cooperation opportunities in the food industry and smart farming sector — examining how German expertise in agricultural technology and food production can be applied in Central Asian markets
An essential element of the programme are B2B meetings — individual, tailored sessions with German partners. We support our participants in establishing direct business contacts and conducting targeted negotiations with potential German business partners.
Participants benefit from first-hand practical programme experience, reporting significant improvements in their home companies — from new human resources practices and innovation management systems to fruitful win-win partnerships with German companies.
“This programme was amazing for us. It made us believe we can take risks and expand our services to another industry. We already had conversations with diverse companies in Germany that would be more than happy to cooperate and do business with us.”
COMYPOL SpA, Chile
“I gained business skills and became aware of the importance of understanding cultural differences during negotiations. This programme makes you realise the importance of working together towards a common goal — a brighter future for all.”
Yeyeko Inc., Mexico
Yeyeko Inc., Mexico
Innovation Opens the Path to a PLC
“German manuals are the most comprehensive in the world”
Private clinic for urology and andrology opens in Mongolia
Kickstart from Germany
Yeyeko Inc., Mexico
Automation as the Key to New Markets
German tyres for cars in Kyrgyzstan
Small distribution company for dairy products with a bright future
German equipment for new Uzbek university
Overcoming Current Challenges
Targeted programmes that help participants navigate national and international economic challenges, take advantage of market opportunities, and minimise the impact of risks in their specific industry context.
New Market Entry
Structured programmes that support executives in introducing their products and services to new markets — building the contacts, competencies, and strategies needed for successful market entry.
Business Contacts with Germany
Every year, we open our doors to specialists and executives from different countries and support them in establishing targeted, mutually beneficial business contacts with German companies.
Virtual & Face-to-Face Formats
We have developed specific tools to deliver all programmes both virtually and in face-to-face formats — ensuring the same quality of learning experience regardless of location or format.
In collaboration with EXCELR, Steinbeis India, and the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg, we offer certified courses in Information Technology. All online courses are of a high standard and are approved by the Export-Akademie Baden-Württemberg.
Together, the partners are committed to improving and fine-tuning your workforce through the best in-house corporate training. Our key strength is providing experienced, certified, and qualified trainers who are passionate about what they teach.
Course curricula are meticulously designed to suit your business requirements — keeping in mind the global business needs of each organisation.
ExcelR Certified Courses
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