Ralf Rangnick – Executive Leadership Programme
Success is no accident: building teams, strengthening leadership, developing a culture of performance
Ralf Rangnick is one of Europe’s most influential football strategists. As a manager, sporting director and pioneer of modern playing systems, he has demonstrated how lasting success is achieved: through clear principles, astute talent decisions, consistent leadership and a shared vision that everyone follows.
In this masterclass, Ralf Rangnick applies his experience from top-level sport to the challenges facing modern businesses. He demonstrates how high-performing teams are formed, how leadership provides direction, and how organisations remain capable of acting under pressure.
The central question is:
What can companies learn from professional football when it comes to identifying talent, clearly defining roles, fostering responsibility and developing a culture of excellence?
Rangnick’s ‘counter-pressing’ approach serves as a powerful metaphor for business strategy: recognising opportunities and risks early, reacting swiftly, and taking proactive action – rather than waiting to see what happens.
These skills are crucial, particularly in dynamic markets.
Target group
- Executives
- Entrepreneurs
- Management teams
- Organisations undergoing change
Content
- Building High-Performance Teams
How to identify talent, deploy people effectively and shape teams so that individual strengths translate into collective performance. - Leadership, Values and Direction
Why successful leadership requires clear principles – and how values become visible and effective in everyday life. - 10 Principles of Effective Leadership and Motivation
What leaders can learn from elite sport to foster motivation, personal responsibility and a willingness to perform. - Scouting in Sport, HR in Business
How the selection, development and management of talent determine long-term success. - Responsibility within the team
Why genuine teams are only successful when every individual takes responsibility – for themselves, for others and for the shared goal. - Dealing with pressure and change
How quick decision-making, feedback, data analysis and continuous training help to remain competitive, even in complex situations.