Transformation Online Course
Putting New Work into practice for less than the price of a consulting day.
This is an invitation to join the next cohort for the New Work by Design Transformation course starting January 14th, 2025. The course is a 12-week journey with weekly group calls. There are 10 spots available per cohort. (Alternatively, you can start self-paced any time.)
The course is a run-through of the 9 New Work key practices to familiarize yourself with the transformation journey. Each week, you will get low-hanging-fruit homework to role model the change.
Having completed the course will enable you to put New Work into practice based on the 9 key practices I distilled from a decade of full-time working in-depth with 3 companies.
If you would like to join this cohort please apply 👉 here
You will like this course, if ...
- You want people to make decisions on their own, but you are currently afraid that they are not able to make the right decisions by themselves.
- You don’t want to become just another “corporate”. That’s not why you founded or joined this company.
- You want to work with people around you that are as motivated and engaged as you are.
- You don’t want to micro-manage people who are doing “just” their 9-to-5 job.
- You always had a sense that work ought to be different. That it shouldn’t just be about trading money for time. That it should be about what people really really want to do - their calling.
- You read a couple of inspiring books - maybe Reinventing Organizations, Drive, or Delivering Happiness, but you don’t know where to start.
Why this course exists
Over the past decade, I've worked with three companies full-time, transforming them into New Work role models. Through these experiences, I've distilled the nine necessary key practices for a sustainable New Work implementation.
My bigger goal is to create more fulfilling workplaces. I want us, as a society, to see and experience work differently. Not just as a job that pays the bills, but as a calling that energizes us and gives us meaning.
With this program I hope to enable allies (you!) and help many more companies than I personally ever could.
What you will get is
- 🎥 Actionable content you can put into practice today: 12 sections, 109 visuals, 42 videos, 15 templates.
- 🔑 Tried and tested key practices distilled from a decade of in-depth org design and transformation experience.
- 🔧 The tools and approach I use to introduce each section's concepts in your company.
- 📺 12 Q&A group calls to discuss concrete challenges in your unique context.
- 💰 Zero risk. If you feel you didn't get a huge amount more value than you paid for, email me for a 100% refund within 60 days of your purchase.
What makes this course different
- 🔧 Derived from hands-on experience.
- 🌳 Grounded in research from psychology and sociology.
- 🔄 Informed by how relationship patterns affect collaboration.
- ❤️ Informed by how emotions influence human behavior.
- 🔥 Fueled by a desire to create fulfilling workplaces.
Your weekly time invest
Please only apply if you can invest 4 hours per week for 12 weeks to the program.
- 2 hours to work through this week's section
- 1 hour for the assignment to role model the change in this week's section
- 1 hour for the live Q&A group session
Choose your adventure
Cohort
If you would like to join the next cohort please apply 👉 here
Self-paced
If you would like to take the course at your own pace you can purchase it here directly.
Course curriculum
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1Intro
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2Base Assumptions
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3Scientific Foundations
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4Decision-making
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5Transparency
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6Leadership
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7Goal alignment
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8Org structure
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9Conflict resolution
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10Feedback
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11Individual growth
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12Relationships
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13Bonus: Culture
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14Bonus: AI-native organizations
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15Outro
A look into the Transformation course
What course participants say
"I have been able to foster positive outcomes and drive meaningful change"
I started my professional career at a FinTech company in Munich that is a pioneer in New Work. After experiencing the advantages of New Work, I was curious and excited to implement it in a new, open-minded environment like my current employer. However, I quickly realized that I lacked some of the necessary tools and guidance to navigate this transition effectively.
The course posed the perfect opportunity, offering a platform for me to deepen my understanding of New Work principles while engaging in meaningful exchanges with fellow participants. What truly resonated with me was the course’s emphasis on practical application. The course website gives an overview and deep dive into the concepts and their general application, while also linking to further resources on how the concepts have been applied at different companies. The monthly group calls were thoughtfully designed to encourage self-reflection, collaboration, and hands-on learning experiences. This active exchange with Manuel and the other participants helped me with real-life situations and challenges and widened my understanding of New Work. The course highlights the value each topic brings to a company, making it easier to turn stakeholders within the organization into ambassadors.
The effects of the course have been nothing but invaluable. By applying the knowledge and strategies I acquired during the course, I have been able to foster positive outcomes and drive meaningful change within my organization in our performance process and the way we give feedback.
I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of New Work practices. Whether you're dealing with performance optimization, goal alignment, or conflict resolution, this course offers practical solutions and invaluable insights that can make all the difference.
— Nicola Heckler, Head of People Experience @ casavi
"I will come back to the provided material for inspiration for a long time to come"
In this course Manuel presents an impressive walk through workplace relevant topics such as Decision Making, Leadership, Goal Alignment, Conflict Resolution, Org Structure, Feedback, Individual Growth and Relationships. He has not only assembled a myriad of frameworks, theories and best practices, he adds his reflections from over 15 years of experience in Software development, Agile coaching, Conference speaking, and working with organisations at different growth and maturity stages.
Working through the provided material and joining the practice discussions with your fellow learners will improve your game no matter what career level you are currently at. The course material includes numerous visualisations, videos and templates which you can use right away. I walked out of each session with great new approaches to incorporate into my work life, and will come back to the provided material for inspiration for a long time to come. I highly recommend this course to coaches, managers, and leaders of any organisation.
— Katja Sommer, Chief of Staff, Office of the CTO @ Upvest
"A catalyst in my career and abilities, enriching my capacity to empower individuals and organizations"
Right from the start, New Work by Design went above and beyond what I had anticipated. The course is impressively organized, offering a blend of theoretical insights and real-world applications drawn directly from Manuel's extensive experience. The blend of interactive sessions and diverse materials, including texts, visuals, and videos, significantly deepened my understanding. Manuel has a unique talent for distilling complex concepts into straightforward, compelling visuals that elevate the learning experience to a whole new level. Moreover, his skill in fostering a safe and open environment during group sessions is transformative, encouraging everyone to share profound insights freely.
Finishing New Work by Design has been a catalyst in my career and abilities, enriching my capacity to empower individuals and organizations. It solidified my foundational beliefs about human motivation and beyond.
The insights I gained on decision-making aren't just theoretical—I've put them into practice within my teams, leading to swifter, more sound decisions across our organization.
This course didn't just broaden my professional horizons; it empowered me to shape the kind of work environment that myself and others are eager to be part of, driving us to create products we truly stand behind.
I wholeheartedly endorse New Work by Design for anyone aspiring to transform their workplace into a space where they're truly excited to work. Whether you're embarking on your career or seeking to enrich your existing knowledge, this course is a treasure trove of practical wisdom and actionable strategies that can significantly impact your professional life, teams and organization. Manuel, along with the supportive community, turns the learning process into an unforgettable adventure, far beyond just acquiring new skills.
I especially valued how this course isn't a blanket solution; Manuel personalizes the learning journey during the group sessions, adapting it to fit the group's specific needs and scenarios. This approach not only makes the content more relatable but also enriches the learning experience. For those who will walk this path in the future, I encourage you to be bold and open, sharing your thoughts and challenges in the group sessions. It's a surefire way to maximize what you take away from this course.
— Bernhard Herzog-Obereder, CTO @ W.A.F. Institut AG
"Few people combine such breadth of knowledge with practical depth"
I’ve had the privilege of working with Manuel before, as he supported me in steering our transformation toward a more fluid, self-organized company. Having someone by your side who has led this kind of change multiple times, across very different organizational contexts, is incredibly valuable — not just for the frameworks he brings, but for the grounded, calm leadership he embodies.
Even with experience in organizational design myself, I took his course New Work By Design to deepen my own methodology toolkit. Few people combine such breadth of knowledge with practical depth — and having Manuel as a peer and collaborator continues to be a real asset in my own leadership journey.
— Steffen Reitz, Co-Founder @ Thrive Culture
What. The. FAQ.
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12 self-paced sections with text, visuals, videos, practical assignments in an online learning platform + 12 live online Q&A group video call sessions.
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The content is divided in 12 sections with a total of 101 actionable lessons. The lessons contain a total of 109 eye-opening visualizations, 42 concise videos (2-5 min each), and 15 ready-to-use templates.
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12 weeks with about 4 hours per week: 2 hours to work through this week's section, 1 hour for the assignment to role model the change in this week's section, 1 hour for the Q&A group session.
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It is almost certain that within a 12-week period, you will miss a live session due to an urgent situation. That's OK. The live sessions are great opportunities to discuss your concrete challenges in your unique context, but you have other options to do so. All live sessions will be recorded and will be available the day after for you to watch whenever that suits your schedule.
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The live sessions are designed to dig deeper into your specific context and unique challenges. We will collect topics and questions in the beginning and distribute our time as fairly as possible. You will receive input from me and the rest of the group. I will comment on any unaddressed topics in a short video that I will record right after the session.
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Yes. The learning platform contains a dedicated chat for the cohort as well as a separate chat with all previous course participants. Participants are explicitly invited to share any current challenges to get input from me and other participants.
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Yes, participants receive a certificate of completion from New Work by Design.
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Yes. You will have lifetime access to the content, including recordings of the live sessions. You may not share the content, though.
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You will keep your access to the learning platform including the chats where you can reach out for input on current challenges.
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You don't need any specific prior knowledge or experience. Though you should have a keen interest in what makes people tick and why they interact the way they do.
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There is no required reading. But if you can't wait to get started, here is a list of books that shaped my perspective and that I highly recommend.
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They are not. If you share your outcomes and experiences, you will receive advice and appreciation, though.
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Yes. The concepts are independent of industry. They will have to be adapted to different company sizes, but that is part of creating an implementation plan. The group calls are a great place to get input on that.
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You can bring those challenges to the group calls to get input. However, we won't be able to go into any depth of analyzing the situation and deriving concrete next steps. But, if you like you can book individual 1:1 sessions with me.