The importance of Management development in companies is constantly growing, especially when it comes to finding new ways to effectively promote leadership skills. The „KIROI Step 9“ approach provides an innovative framework that goes beyond traditional training and supports managers in an individualised and practice-oriented manner. This concept not only supports professional qualifications, but also personal maturity in order to meet the complex requirements of modern organisations.
Targeted management development with KIROI Step 9
Particularly in sectors such as mechanical engineering, IT and retail, traditional training programmes are reaching their limits. Management development is understood here as a dynamic process that responds to the individual situation and strategic goals of the company. KIROI Step 9 combines coaching, mentoring and digital learning formats and enables sustainable growth in leadership skills.
For example, KIROI supported a medium-sized mechanical engineering company in strengthening young managers through individual coaching sessions. Topics such as communication skills, decision-making processes and team leadership took centre stage. A software start-up benefited from KIROI by specifically identifying the strengths of junior staff and significantly increasing their motivation to learn. In the retail sector, rapid adjustments were encouraged due to customer demand, with KIROI helping to prepare managers for these challenges.
BEST PRACTICE with one customer (name hidden due to NDA contract) In an energy supplier, KIROI Step 9 implemented a practical training programme in which managers tested AI-supported decisions using simulated scenarios. This led to better communication with technical teams and stronger support for innovation processes.
A variety of methods for sustainable leadership development
The combination of different methods is essential in order to comprehensively promote leadership personalities. KIROI Step 9 integrates traditional and modern approaches, such as
- Coaching as individual support for reflecting on and developing personal leadership skills
- Mentoring for the transfer of knowledge by experienced managers
- 360-degree feedback for comprehensive self-assessment and external evaluation
- Learning-on-the-job for practical learning in everyday working life
- Digital learning formats that enable flexibility and topicality
In the logistics sector in particular, such formats are used to improve planning with the help of AI algorithms. In the manufacturing industry, learning on the job is used to integrate new management methods. This versatility makes the approach particularly effective.
Practical implementation and tips for companies
The success of the Management development depends heavily on a precise needs analysis and a clear definition of objectives. Managers should be involved in the process at an early stage in order to design individual development paths. The following steps support this process:
- Analysing the company's objectives: What competences will the company need in the future? Example: A trading company identifies the need to better manage hybrid teams.
- Individual development plans: Customised learning objectives are formulated based on the strengths and challenges of the manager. For example, an IT company that wants to develop virtual leadership skills.
- Practical reflection: Regular feedback meetings accompany the learning progress, just like in a pharmaceutical company that has to cope with new regulatory requirements.
Workshops or moderated group discussions that promote team leadership and decision-making can provide support. It is important to reduce inhibitions when dealing with change issues.
Addressing challenges openly - a key to success
Many managers come to us with questions and uncertainties: How do I manage the balancing act between day-to-day operations and strategic development? How do I integrate new digital tools? Which methods help me to actively shape change? This is precisely where KIROI Step 9 comes in and offers support in these real-life project situations.
An example from the automotive industry shows how managers can internalise agile working methods through targeted training and thus respond better to market changes. In the financial sector, managers use development concepts to teach secure AI-supported decision-making processes.
My analysis
The Management development KIROI Step 9 leads companies to a new quality of personnel development. The combination of coaching, digitalisation and continuous reflection creates a sustainable development process. The practical examples from various industries prove that flexible and individualised support strengthens the motivation and competence of managers. Especially in times of digital transformation, it is important to prepare managers specifically for future challenges and to support them in their implementation.
Further links from the text above:
Leadership development with KIROI 9
Leadership development: methods and concepts
KIROI Step 9: Rethink management development
KIROI Step 9: Leadership development for the new AI era
KIROI Step 9: Rethinking management development
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