The ACE it! Master Certification Program

The unique certification program that brings the ingenuity of Design Thinking to Leadership, Coaching, and Talent Development

About

Our signature ACE it! Certification program offers eight online sessions spread over four months, designed to help you become an expert. This dynamic training, built on Design Thinking principles, provides practical tools for problem-solving and learning. By the end of this program you will master strategies for innovation and continuous improvement, empowering you and your teams and clients to tackle challenges effectively.

Who This Program Is For

  • Leaders and future leaders from startups, international corporations, and family businesses looking to enhance their leadership skills, strengthen team-building, and enrich company culture.
  • Coaches, consultants, teachers, and mentors who want to integrate a highly effective talent development framework into their services, adding more value and enjoyment.
  • HR Professionals aiming to build a high-performance growth culture within their organizations while driving employee career development.

Program Sessions

Session 1
ACE it! Learning Foundations

In Session 1, you'll be introduced to the ACE it! Method and the ACE Process for structured problem-solving and learning. We'll also explore the concept of learning and use the Learning Curve tool to understand the stages of effective learning.

Session 2
Strength Optimization

In Session 2, we’ll dive into Strength-Based Learning, focusing on how to leverage your unique strengths. You’ll complete the You at Your Best assessment and use the Best Work Tool to identify and increase your most impactful work.

Session 3
Engaged Conversations

In Session 3, you'll master The Art of Listening and learn how to design and structure effective 1:1 conversations or "Talent Talks." We’ll also introduce the Wheel of Motivation tool to help unlock what drives others.

Session 4
Targeted Communication and Clarity

In Session 4, you’ll explore Learning and Communication Preferences using the MBTI framework, while honing The Art of Questioning to facilitate deeper conversations. You’ll also apply the Current State-Desired State tool for goal-setting and problem-solving.

Session 5
Cultivating Feedback and Adaptability

In Session 5, you'll focus on building a strong Feedback Culture and refining your Talent Talks for more effective leadership conversations. We’ll also address navigating "Out of Preference" situations, helping you manage differences in communication styles and strengths.

Session 6
Visualization for Effective Prioritization

In Session 6, you'll explore The Power of Visualization to enhance clarity and decision-making. We’ll focus on prioritization techniques and use the TO DO tool to efficiently manage tasks and goals.

Session 7
Executing for Success

In Session 7, we’ll focus on The Power of Execution, using the Arrow of Success tool to drive results. We'll also review key insights and tools from the program, ensuring you're ready to apply everything moving forward.

Session 8
Certification and Celebration

In Session 8, you'll complete the test and Final Presentations to demonstrate your mastery, followed by your official Certification. We’ll conclude with an Online Celebration to mark your achievement.

Laura Lewandowski
Entrepreneur, LinkedIn Top Voice, 30 under 30 Journalist

"The ACE it! program propelled myself and my business to new heights."

"In 2024, I completed the ACE it! Master Certification Program, propelling both myself and my business to new heights. This program, grounded in Design Thinking, is tailored to enhance problem-solving in everyday work scenarios. From optimizing teamwork efficiency to empowering teams to independently identify and solve issues, I acquired a comprehensive set of skills. Thank you for this unique experience!"

Read more about Laura's take-aways from the ACE it! Master Certification Program program in her newsletter "Smart Chiefs" (150k subscribers)

Smart Chiefs

Benefits and Take-Aways

  • Master the renowned ACE it! Method to rapidly solve challenges and seize various opportunities.
  • Dive into strength-based learning and sharpen your unique abilities.
  • Take cutting-edge assessments to better understand and apply your skills and preferences.
  • Enhance your questioning, listening, and feedback techniques.
  • Access a practical toolbox to immediately empower and engage your team or clients.
  • Learn from top coaches how to lead impactful 1:1 coaching sessions and leadership conversations.
  • Discover the Laws of Learning - our latest strategies for successful leadership, learning, and coaching.
  • Earn the ACE it! Master Certification to elevate your career.
  • Collaborate with a diverse, global group of professionals, expanding your network.
  • Enjoy four months of valuable insights and inspiration!
Mario Hempel
Head of Sales Internal Security & Business Director Bechtle

"Best training ever!"

"In my company, the ability to succeed by making others successful is gaining ground and is recognized as a necessary quality for managers. I have already been able to convince my team of the ACE it! approach in personal coaching, and ACE's have already become our second nature.

Also in my personal surroundings, I have recently acted as a valued coach in all walks of life. I am already looking forward to being able to apply my knowledge and methodology to the benefit of my clients in the post-epidemic period."

Charlotte Boujassy
DIRECTOR TALENT & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EUROPE
DAIICHI SANKYO

"So much value and fun!"

"The ACE it! Master Certification Program was precisely what I needed: a ready-to-use, fresh, and innovative learning approach to help me get my job done even better. With each session, I added yet another method to my coaching toolbox which I could immediately apply with my teams. This helped me in a very pragmatic, practical way: I learned that I need to focus more on addressing the challenges we really need to tackle to avoid falling into the trap of jumping to solutions too fast. Every tool is an icebreaker and brings people together.

I've already applied key learnings from this program to virtual European projects and I'm excited to spread the use of this methodology to support our leaders to become great talent developers."

Magdalena Schwarz
Business Developer Health
T-Systems Austria

"There is no challenge that can't be solved."

"My biggest takeaway from the Certification Program is that learning is a process and that no matter what challenge you face, the solution is "in the room". It just needs to be found.

There is no challenge that cannot be solved. Anything is possible if you are ready for a change of perspective, which means be able to perceive your counterpart in a different context and being open minded for new ideas."

Tushaar Bhatt
Entrepreneur and Co-Founder
Convaise

"Very effective as a team!"

"My co-founder and I were fortunate to take part in this program together. For us, it was beneficial to become even more effective as a team. One things stands out: the ACE Process. It has become a powerful standard process to solve complex challenges, both big and small. Whether it is a challenge which we are facing internally or a problem we want to solve with our customers, it is always a great tool.

From an operational or strategic point of view, this is one of the most valuable takeaways."

Program Format and Special Option

This Online Certification Program runs over four months, with two sessions per month (2.5 hours each), totaling eight sessions.

  • You will receive the dates and Zoom links before the program begins.
  • Each session includes a mix of short lectures, discussions, exercises, role plays, and break-out team activities.
  • Between sessions, you will work in small learning teams to apply the insights and tools, with a dedicated 1-hour practice time.
  • You will also have access to our online study guide, which includes all the materials and tools covered throughout the program.

Special Option:
If you gather a group of 12 or more participants, you can book your own exclusive ACE it! Master Certification Program. 


Dates and Fees

Next program: Nov. 2024 - Feb. 2025

Dates: Tuesdays 3:30 - 6 pm (CET)
Nov. 5, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 17
Jan. 14, Jan. 28, Feb. 11, Feb. 25

All sessions will be recorded.
EUR 4,500 (+ VAT)
USD 4,900

Scholarships available
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Why is the ACE it! Method so unique?

  • Focus on Learning

    The ACE it! Method goes deeper than many coaching and leadership programs. It focuses on the most important skill: learning and helping others learn and enabling them to solve their challenges and grow − personally and professionally.

  • Sustainable

    Talent comes, talent goes. You will help your organization develop a corporate core competency to bring out the very best in their teams while improving employee retention at the same time.

  • Design Thinking-based

    The ACE it! Method is the first framework and certification program that unleashes the ingenuity of Design Thinking specifically for learning, coaching, and talent development.

  • Engaging

    Much has been written about getting individuals and teams involved in idea creation. You will be able to use the ACE it! Method to ignite creative brainstorming, think outside the box, and find the best solutions for your challenges.

  • Ongoing

    Everything we know about effective learning tells us that it has to be permanent and forward-oriented. That is what this program is about. We will show you how to make room for ongoing dialogue, involvement, and feedback.

  • Customized

    You will be able to show your team or clients how to effectively solve problems and develop themselves and others by using the ACE Process, essential insights, and powerful tools.

  • State-of-the-art

    We know the latest techniques and coaching development practices. You will learn them in our program and turn into an expert user.

  • Bottom line

    With your learnings from this Certification Program, you will help your organization and clients to develop their talent and fix their workplace problems with engagement, commitment, and fun.

The ACE it! Master Certification Handbook

The new edition is out!

We're excited to showcase the new edition of our ACE it! Handbook that you will get with your certification. It includes all the material we cover with practical exercises, case studies, best practices, and a "toolbox" with plenty of ready-to-use tools, templates, and tips.

Why the ACE it! Method is critical for you, your clients, and your organization.

Use the power of Design Thinking to spur creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a growth mindset.

Learning and helping others learn have become the most critical skills in the 21st century. This also holds for unlearning and relearning things like knowledge, skills, habits, or even attitudes.

However, before we want our people to learn anything new, rethink their habits, embrace change, or hone their strengths, we must enable them to do so. The ACE it! Method will do just that. It is based on the principles of Design Thinking, a continuous innovation approach that is used by the world’s most successful companies to spur creativity, innovate, and improve products, processes, or business models. For example, the business model of Uber was developed using Design Thinking.

ACE it! is the first method and certification program that makes the ingenuity of Design Thinking specifically applicable for talent development, leadership, and coaching. It will help you unleash the full innovation and learning potential of your teams or coaching clients.

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