STRUCTOGRAM® 1 & 2

Overview


Part 1: STRUCTOGRAM® as a key to self-knowledge
The conscious knowledge of the own personality is a central antecedent to become and stay successful. Striking empirical evidence indicates that substantial personality traits depend on the genetically predisposed function of the human brain. The anthropologist Rolf W. Schirm translated the research results into Structograms and Triograms and thereby enabled the practical use of scientific findings. The analysis of the biostructure will be acquired within the seminar. This analysis isn’t a psychological test but an individually and genetically anchored approach which is free from value-judgements.

Part 2: STRUCTOGRAM® as a key to knowledge of the human nature
Sound expertise is highly acknowledged in the professional field. This expertise is acquired during the education and confirmed by certificates or diplomas. However, the knowledge of the human nature is to be expected for salesman und leaders. Nobody will request a certificate for the knowledge of the human nature. Anecdotal evidence shows that even the best experts of the human nature make mistakes which are harmful in their field. The knowledge of other peoples´ biostructure helps to avoid such mistakes. For this reason we introduce into the Triogram which is a derivative of the Structogram.

 


Contents

  • Basics of biostructure analysis

  • Creation and analysis of the personal Structogram

  • Knowledge of the human nature – understanding the signals of the Structogram

  • Practical exercises to determine the Structogram

  • Structogram in team work and partnerships


Advantages and Benefits


STRUCTOGRAM®

  • Provides participants with exact knowledge of the own personality (biostructure); thereby strengths, weaknesses and limits are picked out as central themes, an effective expression and individual stylistic devices


STRUCTOGRAM®

  • Provides participants with the key to unravel the human nature. It helps to recognize the biostructure of other persons and goes ahead with increased sensitivity for their behavior.

  • The individuality of people is understood better and can be treated in an appropriate manner. At this occasion conflicts are prevented.

  • Participants learn to understand and anticipate the behavior of others.


Course


One day seminar from 8:00 am until 1:30 pm

Beverages and snacks for the breaks are inclusive.

The workshop is run by a certified STRUCTOGRAM®-Trainer.

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View on to Health

Overview


He is our daily companion – but do we know our body?

The modern man has unlearned to listen to the signals of the own body. In any case those signals are important hints if our body is in a good constitution or not.

Repeated head or stomach pain can be a warning sign of our body caused by stress in everyday life or at work. However, it is important to interpret the signals correctly. Neither should one be overly careful and visit the doctor for the smallest complaints nor should one put on a strongman act and wait for automatic healing. The decision to visit a doctor should be conscious one. A visit to the doctor is mandatory when certain symptoms occur.

We follow the definition of the WHO which uses an advanced definition of health:
“Health is a status of full physical, mental and social well-being and not only the absence of diseases and afflictions”.

This workshop is dedicated to deal with the invaluable good health and argues that we have to manage this good in a conscious manner. There are a lot of things that characterize a healthy lifestyle.

 

Contents

  • Health - an invaluable good

  • Mental and social well-being – foundation of a healthy lifestyle

  • Observation of the own body – what makes sense

  • Indicators for diseases and proper reactions

  • A good plan for prevention


Advantages and Benefits


  • Better handling of medical care

  • Ideas to take care of personal health

  • Hints for house remedies when you observe first symptoms for diseases

  • Diseases in the environment – proper behavior

  • Prevention of unnecessary visits to the doctor


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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Reasonable Nutrition

Overview


Only a minority of people dedicates enough time to deal with nutrition in a serious manner. We are lured with carefully designed shelfs in the supermarkets and the promise for a quick meal. With the rich supply of food, supplements and synthetic fabrics it is hard to keep an overview.

An appropriate nutrition and a healthy lifestyle go hand in hand. Healthy food supports our personal fitness and thereby helps to make every day a success. Everybody is different which does not only concern the externalities. People differ significantly in their biological structure and their individual needs concerning nutrition. Allergies and intolerances have a large impact on the daily selection of food and methods of preparation. Consequently there is no proper recipe for a proper nutrition.
However, we know the right questions:

  • What does the body need and how can the individual need be determined?

  • How do I provide this need?

This workshop views people as biological creatures with basic needs. It provides an overview of different nutrition concepts and includes interesting suggestions for the preparation of meals.

 



Contents

  • Humans as biological creatures

  • Organs and their building materials

  • Energy balance of the body

  • Allergies and toxins

  • The nature of the food industry

  • Choice of food – opportunities and limits

  • Nutrition concepts


Advantages and Benefits


  • Increased care for personal well-being

  • Overview of substances needed by the body and its specific needs

  • Overview food industry

  • Fresh ideas for the own diet


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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Happiness in Relationships

Overview


For most people the relationship to his or her partner is an integral part of a happy life.

Butterflies in one´s stomach create yearning and desire. What do recipes look like to find Mr. or Mrs. Right? To master this challenge I have to know myself and I have to know which attributes of a partner are desirable for me.

There are many questions even if you found the right partner. Why do some couples stay together their whole life whereas others switch between crushed relationships? What are characteristics of a happy relationship?

Key to successful relationships is to know and to meet the mutual expectations. However, this does not happen overnight but has to be explored by careful talking and exchange. Of course it can happen that personalities develop in a direction which run counter to a joint future. In this case one has to know how to react. The same applies here: communication is the basis of every relationship. You can change the situation only if you talk.

This workshop animates to think about the own personality and offers a great platform for exchange on strategies for a successful relationship.

 


Contents

  • Who am I and what do I want?

  • No sweet without sweat: How can I work on a partnership

  • Communication in partnerships- pay attention to personal temperament

  • View conflicts as antetype


Advantages and Benefits


  • Recognition what I can give and what I will get

  • Clear idea of desired partnership

  • Exchange about search strategies

  • Fresh ideas to shape a happy partnership

  • Hints how to manage differences


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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Parenting made easier

Overview


arenting is one of the most beautiful challenges life can bring. It brings hours of pure happiness and sleepless nights likewise. The responsibility is an enormous one. At the one hand our children should have a jaunty childhood. At the other hand we want to teach them advantageous skills and abilities.

Before we educate children we have to answer important questions:

  • Protect the children, let them do what they want to do or encourage and challenge them?

  • How to prepare children for their lives as adults?

An important factor is the role modeling of parents. Common sayings are “like father like, like son” or “like mother, like daughter” have a real core. If the parents smoke the children face a higher likelihood of becoming smokers compared to children with non-smoking parents. Hotel mama can be a role model too such as the will to perform in sports or music. The transfer of values is an integral part of education.

This workshop deals with basic questions of education, offers a lot of suggestions and helps parents to consider their goals. Often parents are in doubts how to educate. Our workshop is provocative, open and direct – an enrichment for legal guardians.

 


Contents

  • Importance and goals of educations

  • Needs of children and adolescents

  • Parents as a role model

  • Transmit of important personal values

  • Pedagogical aspects – good to know

  • A good nursery in everyday life


Advantages and Benefits


  • Clearity of responsibilities

  • Strengthened parental competences

  • Suggestions for goal-setting process in education

  • Understanding of possible conflicts

  • Overview of opportunities how to promote the desire for performance


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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Management of private Finance

Overview


Your ledger is empty but you count a lot of days until the end of the month? To manage the expenses can be challenging and does not necessarily make you happier. Financial problems itself avert a satisfied live.

To live economically it is essential to have an overview of personal income and expenditures. The record of private finance is only purposeful if it is carried out in the long run and with real data. Only thereby long term financial intentions can be planned and implemented.

The most important questions are: Which is my life style? What are my financial priorities? We often spend a lot of money on little things in everyday life. Cumulated those little expenses result in a three-digit-amount. The change of habits like using vending machines or buy ready-made rolls in the next bakery saves a lot of money. Private goals which need more financial resources can catalyze the personal development.

This workshop provides fresh ideas to reflect existing habits and introduces into methods to record, analyze and plan your own financial situation.

 



Contents

  • A brief history of money

  • Private finance planning

  • Special issue: risk insurance and prevention

  • Change of attitudes and habits

  • Values in the field of finance


Advantages and Benefits


  • Critical assessment of the personal handling of money

  • Practical methods for planning finance and their implementation

  • Ideas to change undesirable habits

  • Better estimation of the individual future regarding finance

  • Increased planning security in other areas of life


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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Consumer Law Today

Overview


We conclude sales contracts every day: In the mornings at the bakery, when buying a ticket in the underground garage and in retail stores. Consumer is made to protect essential interests of consumers and helps to avoid rip-off. One of the most common problems is that the consumer does not get an adequate return for his money.

In times of online trading, doorstep shops, promises in advertisement and lacking quality conflicts between seller and buyer can have multiple reasons. There is large variety of trip hazards and problems. The Diesel scandal is a recent example and shows the possibility of model suits. An increasing number of differences lands on the table of lawyers. Bailiffs and debt collection offices cannot complain about lacking work.

This workshop offers a general overview of consumer law and shows suitable contact persons when problems arise. Furthermore prospects and limits of online ratings are discussed.

 

Contents

  • Overview of consumer law in law books (Grundgesetz, Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch and Handelsgesetzbuch)

  • Consumer law in many other law books

  • Overview of trustable organizations for consumer protection

  • Discussion of latest legal cases

  • Correct assessment of online ratings and platforms


Advantages and Benefits


  • Capturing the basics of consumer law for more safety in shopping online and in retail stores

  • Informed handling of daily sales contracts

  • Clearity about buying risks and consequences

  • Better assessment of online sales contracts


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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Techniques of Learning and Reading

Overview


There are multiple opportunities for knowledge acquisition. We are currently witnessing a change towards knowledge acquisition via lucid presentations or YouTube. Though reading is the very first step to detect and to capture new facts and keep them in mind. Speed plays a role in reading as well as the ability to grasp the content of the text. The ability to concentrate, a working atmosphere free from trouble and the own attitude are crucial. All those aspects can actively be shaped by the reader.

In discussions we check different surrounding conditions: How does music influence reading success? Is a certain posture beneficial? Which effect do we observe if the reader is interrupted frequently?

Similar questions arise for learning behavior: What influence does the biorhythm have on the best learning time? Does my stamina play a role? What is the best way of learning for me? Making notices while reading or making notices after reading a couple of pages?
Within the workshop general pitfalls of readings are discussed and suggestions for more efficient reading are provided. The behavior of the participants shows immediate effects and stimulates change. Dealing with this issue increases the performance through a conscious use of reading and learning techniques.

 

Contents

  • Test reading rate

  • Basics reading technique

    • 7 common pitfalls

    • 7 steps for better reading

  • Basic learning techniques

    • Introduction test

    • Scheme

  • Practical learning techniques

    • Test with PQ4R method

    • Input hints and suggestions

  • Individual learning disorders

  • Individual learning plans

  • Practical exercises learning


Advantages and Benefits


  • Introduction into different reading techniques

  • Better capture of important contents

  • Effective knowledge acquisition

  • Safety in exam situations


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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My way to become an Author

Overview


The presentation of the own book is a dream which is enriching in multiple ways. One of the first questions is what should I pass on to my readers? This question requires a profound consideration of the own being, prior experiences and special capabilities which can be introduced into the book. It is essential to choose a topic that is fun and/ or is of great personal importance.

Once if you have chosen the topic the next question arises. Who should be the readership? Is it the own family and friends, a professional audience or is the target group somewhat larger? Those questions have large consequences for the writing style, the length of the book and legal issues. If you have struggled through the text and completed the manuscript there are different ways to publish your work. You can choose an agency or a publisher. Whoever has worked as an author knows that proofreading is not only important but a must have. Good editing avoids a lot of critical situations in advance.

This workshop provides insights into the world of authors and presents tools to write your own book.

 

Contents

  • Book ideas – inspiration through situations in daily life

  • Concepts for the red thread – how to develop and structure them

  • Overview possible writing styles and their effect on the reader

  • Importance of proofreading when publishing a book

  • Legal issues to publish your own work

  • Overview of book production – printing and binding


Advantages and Benefits


  • Decreased risk of failure by choosing a professional approach from the start

  • Suggestions for the own book idea and methods of implication

  • Interesting knowledge about arc of suspense, humor and jokes, drama

  • Introduction into relevant aspects of media law

  • Advanced knowledge of book production


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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Theatre Workshop

Overview


Personal appearance let us win or lose. This holds true among friends, within the family and in the professional field. People with charisma cast a spell over others and seem to have an easier life at all. They keep calm even in unusual situations. How can you improve yourself and become a person with charisma?

You cannot pretend self-confidence. The motto here is “practice makes perfect”.  Targeted exercises help to reduce fears and inhibitions and thereby enable a better expression. Practicing a couple of hours at a theatre stage enriches your daily life and provides you with safety for instance in the case when you are brought on stage unexpectedly by the audience. Furthermore it helps to overcome uncertainties when you have to speak in front of a video camera.

This workshop ends wasted opportunities.

The theatre workshop provides you with proven tips to upgrade your personal appearance in daily life. Issues of body language, wording and para-verbal communication such as volume and speech melody are discussed in our workshop.

 

Contents

  • Communicate better with increased attentiveness – learn how to judge and control posture and facial expressions

  • Clear communication through targeted moves

  • Theatre exercises in the group to express better in daily life

  • Development of personality and personal appearance


Advantages and Benefits


  • Improved communication

  • Raised awareness of personal impact in daily life

  • Charismatic appearance through strengthened self-confidence and self-discipline

  • Acquisition of presentation skills which can be used in the professional field as well as for your hobbies

  • Enough of wasted opportunities caused by cowardice


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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Mobile Phone Pictures with a kick

Overview


Nowadays people barely leave the house without their mobile phones. Due to better and better camera technology pictures are taken with the mobile phone on all possible occasions such as holiday, spontaneous pictures with friends, family trips and so on. Consequently, we observe an overflow in the galleries. At the same time many pictures are of poor quality. Spontaneous pictures are often blurred, the light conditions are unfavourable or the composition is inappropriate at all.

Knowledge and skills are required to conjure up mood in the photo and create an appealing atmosphere. It is about taking a proper perspective, knowing and choosing the right camera settings. Filters and possibilities of digital revision additionally emphasize the desired effects.

With this workshop we offer basic knowledge and practical exercises likewise. At the beginning we take pictures of everyday items. The second step is to create a portrait. The creation and usage of the right exposure, the choice of compatible accessories and the right facial expression of the models are practiced. We finish with an overview of additional opportunities of revision.

 

Contents

  • Basic rules of geometry and perspectives

  • Mobile phone cameras as a tool – settings for successful photo

  • Paint with light – the effect of the photons

  • Restaging simple objects

  • Portraits – an art

  • Digital tools for revision and optimization


Advantages and Benefits


  • Better photos through good image design (watch and show them again and again)

  • Creation and emphasis of atmosphere in photos

  • Better view on details

  • Creation of convincing portraits

  • Substitution of missing zoom through choice of motive and image section


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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Wellness Outfit

Overview


Body language is stronger than the spoken word. In other words nonverbal communication is more effective than verbal communication. Nonverbal communication encompasses posture, facial expressions and especially the outfit that means clothes, hairstyle, make-up and accessories. The right outfit should underline the personal touch and be authentic. Only if you feel comfortable with your outfit you can transmit it to your personal appearance.
 
Anyway you should be aware what you like to wear. A mental look in the wardrobe can help.

At the one hand you need to exclude clothes that does not fit your style. At the other hand you should be open for new things and trends. People tend to buy clothes of a certain style. Consequently pullovers look very similar and the wardrobe faces an overflow in the compartment for jeans.

During the day you need different clothes and for some events there is even a dress code.
Within this workshop we discuss issues of color, style and current trends. The workshop is a guide and offers important insights how to dress for the professional life, free time activities and evening events likewise and feel good at any of these occasions.

 

Contents

  • The individual temperament and classification of the own personality

  • Body types their identification and particularly suitable garments

  • Summary: hair styles and their effects

  • Make-up not only for woman

  • Fashion trends and suitable combinations

  • Suitable outfits for different occasions and dress codes


Advantages and Benefits


  • Better understanding of the personal type and effective use of colors

  • Self-confident appearance through a fit between clothing and personality

  • Self-confidence in the choice of hairstyle and make-up – appropriate for every occasion

  • Awareness for fashion trends


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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Respectful treatment of the Environment

Overview


Environmental issues are one of the most pressing topics in those days. According to the “Umweltbund” an intact environment is next to social and economic influences a central precondition for the development of humans and a high life-quality. It should be a goal of everybody to treat the environment in a respectful manner. The reality offers another picture. We face rich empirical evidences for extinct species, climate change and plagues among animals and plants. But what are humans responsible for? And what can be done by humans to stop destructive tendencies?

The rethinking has already begun in some minds. However, accusing others to destroy the environment is not enough. Everybody should think about how he can act in a sustainable manner and save the environment through responsible use of resources. Are there routes where you can use the bike instead of the automobile? Is a ticket for public transportation an alternative? How can I avoid the use of plastic bags? Do I use disposable cups for my coffee every morning?

Within this workshop it is explained in how far humans influence the natural environment. Several strategies to adapt the own behavior to environmental needs are discussed so that everybody can make a contribution to save our planet.

 

Contents

  • Our planet – a brief history

  • Impact of humans on the environment – empirical evidences

  • Forecast of global environmental change and future scenarios

  • Environmental sins in everyday life and approaches for alternative solutions to protect the environment


Advantages and Benefits


  • Conscious perception of team dynamics

  • The own behavior and role modeling for others

  • Clearity on some questions for the future

  • Inspirations for daily use of natural resources

  • Inspirations for a conscious way of living which can be integrated into daily life

  • Hints to develop sustainable attitudes and habits with regard to environmental issues


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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Enrichment through social Engagement

Overview


The commitment to welfare is of large importance. A democratic society cannot function without multiple forms of voluntary involvement. Many citizens engage in political parties, clubs, voluntary judges, in civil protection and in unpaid actions beyond their jobs.

Kennedy´s saying has lost none of its topicality. “Do not ask what your country can do for you but ask yourself what you can do for your country”. Voluntary actions bring great personal benefits since they go ahead with new experiences and a shape of personality. You get in touch with new people, work on new exciting tasks and thereby strengthen your self-confidence. Social Engagement pays off!

A smart choice of voluntary engagement can help to keep work-life-balance for instance. If somebody is forced to work with his laptop only, he can use the voluntary engagement to meet other people, exchange on new topics and to get some fresh air.

This workshop offers an overview of societal engagement and the diversity of voluntary activities. Possibilities of personal growth and individual advantages are discussed likewise.

 



Contents

  • Overview social engagement in your homeland

  • Benefit of voluntary work

  • Presentation of detailed practical examples

  • Advantages and benefits of societal engagement: opportunities to develop personally and shape the society

  • Development of the personal value system


Advantages and Benefits


  • Insights into the function of societal engagement

  • Ideas for voluntary activities and related opportunities of personal development

  • Extension of your personal network and insights into new areas of responsibility

  • Break out of everyday life and realization of other interests


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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Overview Religions

Overview


The future of humanity will depend on the means that we find for a peaceful co-existence of religions. Caused by globalization we face ever growing diversity in our cities and companies. This trend is reinforced by worldwide communication in social networks. The diversity among humans and their different religious beliefs enrich our daily life but require a frequent re-negotiation of living together. To increase mutual acceptance and enable a peaceful together it is necessary to develop a detailed understanding of other religions.

The following questions can help to develop deeper insights:

  • What are religions based on?

  • What connects religions?

  • What are the goals of religions?

  • What is the impact of different religions on historical development?

Religions are a source of individual and societal values. Common examples are combating poverty and the advocacy of human rights. Especially in todays fast paced world religions can help to reconsider important societal values.

This workshop provides basic knowledge of Christianity, Jewry, Islam and Buddhism. It thereby offers a platform for respectful exchange.

 

Contents

  • Indigenous people and their gods

  • Short profile: Christianity, Jewry and Islam – differences and similarities

  • Particularities of Buddhism – between esotericism and religion

  • Religion as an enabler of academic and cultural development

  • Religions in modern societies

  • Insights into radical religious tendencies


Advantages and Benefits


  • Overview on diversity and particularities of religions

  • Prevention of prejudices through better understanding of religions

  • Insights into central values of religions 

  • Safe handling of religions in daily life


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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Changing Values

Overview


Coexistence in societies requires clear rules which are based on values. Values are defined as ideals and patterns of action which are considered as good, enriching, useful, delightful, desirable or promoting. There are different categories of values such as aesthetic, religious, artistical, moral and economic values. Values are subject to continuous change caused by globalization, new experiences, knowledge and technological developments.

The generation of the post-World-War II period was faced to other conditions and needs compared to following generations which know only peace and prosperity. Hence it is very likely that those generations develop other values. Changing values often lead to conflicts between generations. However, not all values necessarily have to change. In modern societies family plays a central role anyway.

In this workshop basic values and their influence on daily life are discussed. We show in which areas the largest change is observed and explain the causes of the shift. Adaptability is addressed so that you do not miss new developments.

 


Contents

  • Basic societal values in their change in the time course

  • Findings, progress and tolerance as drivers of changing values

  • Personal values – my beliefs and attitudes

  • Detection of outdated values and change of attitudes into the desired direction

  • Authenticity and individualism – drivers of societal development


Advantages and Benefits


  • Consideration of the personal value systems – what is important and desirable

  • Better understanding of tolerance especially for generations which have grown up with other values

  • Easy and thoughtful handling of the environment

  • Ideas for the personal development


Course


5 hours which comprise 3 lessons of 80 minutes.

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