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Wayfinder – Self- and Leadership Development

  • Innovation
  • Leadership

Overview

A program for developing your personality and career.

Based on the mindset of Design Thinking and the fundamentals of systemic coaching and Positive Psychology, this program helps you to get to know yourself better. You recognize your behavior patterns and values. You explore and test prototypes to build on them and develop new options for a successful future. The program is based on the "Designing Your Life" concept and was expanded and further developed at the HPI d-school.

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Key Facts

Is this program for me?

The Wayfinder program is designed for HPI Master's students and d-school program participants.

ECTS points

You can complete the course with 3 ECTS points.

Program includes

  • You will receive graded ECTS credits upon submission of an academic paper written in English or German.
  • You can also actively participate in this course without earning 3 ECTS credits. In this case, the above requirements apply without writing an academic paper.

Book your place

Wayfinder – Self- and Leadership Development

Date
27.11.2026 - 29.01.2027
Date
27.11.2026 - 29.01.2027
Duration
4 days
Languages
English
Format
Hybrid
Place
On-site and remote
Hasso-Plattner-Institut
Campus II
August-Bebel-Straße 88
14482 Potsdam
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Application Period
Apply until October 31, 2026
Availability
The course is limited to a maximum of 18 participants.
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Objectives

A structured design process can help you develop. Such a process allows you to discover what you want and how to create a contented and successful life.

Wayfinder's four main topics:

  1. Self-Awareness: Understanding your values and attitudes.
  2. Exploring: Filling your career and personal life with meaning and energy.
  3. Prototyping: Making good decisions and trying out options.
  4. Iterating: Learning and moving forward in a strong network. 

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All dates

  1. 27.11.2026 - 29.01.2027

    Wayfinder – Self- and Leadership Development

    Hybrid

    Duration

    4 days

    Place

    Potsdam, on-site and remote

    Languages

    English
    Apply now

Contact

Do you have any questions? We will be happy to help you.

Janet Klonower
Program Coordination and Finance
+49 331 5509-507
office-d-school@hpi.de
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