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Successful Completion of the First Continuing Professional Development Course on "Systemic Organisational Transformation"

On the 26th of June 2026, despite summer temperatures reaching a high of 38 degrees Celsius, the first intake of the "Systemic Organisational Transformation” continuing professional development programme at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam came to a close with the presentation of practical projects, lively specialist discussions and a certificate award ceremony. A total of 18 participants successfully completed the part-time certificate course.

From October 2025 to June 2026, the participants worked together across seven modules to explore how organisations can be effectively structured and how people can be professionally supported through change processes. The training programme consistently combines two perspectives: organisational design (Orgdesign) and supporting people through transformation. The aim was to provide participants with the tools to plan change processes more confidently, communicate them efficiently and implement them successfully in their own professional practice.

In particular, the diverse professional backgrounds of the participants – drawn from businesses, public sector bodies and social organisations – lent the programme a special dynamism. Application-oriented case studies, peer consultation and ongoing joint reflection on individual issues characterised the intensive collaboration.

The certificate course was led by Gabriele Dreilich and Frank Hörhold, who complemented their academically grounded content with many years of practical experience in organisational development and transformation.

The next intake for the training programme begins on the 12th of November 2026. Anyone interested is warmly invited to attend the online information evening on the 13th of July 2026 from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. There, you can find out more about the course content, structure and entry requirements, and meet the course leaders in person. 

Further information and the option to register can be found on the Systemic Organisational Transformation page.

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