Co-Leadership
The future of modern leadership
Co-Leadership – The future of modern leadership
Co-Leadership is an innovative leadership model based on shared responsibility, collaboration, and flexibility. It allows organizations to rethink leadership roles, in a more agile, more attractive, and more future-oriented way. Junghans Consulting supports you in successfully implementing Co-Leadership within your organization.
Our Co-leadership services
We support organizations from concept development to practical implementation.
Our approach: tailored models that fit your organization.
Implementation of Co-leadership models
We help Co-Leadership tandems to:
Develop effective collaboration
Manage conflicts
Leverage their individual strengths
Coaching and support for Co-leaders
Whether it’s job sharing, succession planning, or part-time leadership:
Together, we develop solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Holistic consulting
When does Co-leadership make sense?
You want to address the talent shortage with attractive leadership models
You want to promote women in leadership and increase diversity
You’re looking for a modern solution for succession planning in your organization
You want to establish innovative work models that combine stability and agility
Why is Co-leadership worthwhile for your organization?
Flexibility: Leadership becomes more agile, enabling faster responses to change
Innovation power: Diverse perspectives lead to creative solutions
Talent development: You attract and retain top talent for leadership roles
Current & former clients
Co-Leadership: Is this modern leadership model the key to successful collaboration?
Co-Leadership is an innovative leadership model in which two leaders share responsibility for one role. This equal partnership fosters innovation, strengthens teamwork, and enables well-informed decision-making. By combining diverse perspectives and skill sets, Co-Leadership leads to more creative solutions and more effective problem-solving.
Another major advantage of Co-Leadership is the flexibility it offers organizations. Especially when paired with job sharing, it creates a modern work structure that supports the work-life balance of leaders. This not only makes companies more attractive to top talent but also helps retain skilled professionals in the long term.
In an increasingly dynamic working world, Co-Leadership contributes to greater agility and adaptability within organizations. Shared responsibility eases the burden on individual leaders, boosts innovation, and promotes a corporate culture rooted in collaboration and diversity. Co-Leadership enables companies to respond more effectively to complex challenges while establishing a future-ready, flexible leadership structure.
What Are the Benefits of Co-Leadership for Companies?
Co-Leadership offers numerous advantages that go far beyond traditional single-leader models. By combining the perspectives and experiences of two leaders, it fosters innovation and creativity. This diversity of thinking allows for more comprehensive problem-solving and more effective solutions.
A key benefit is improved decision-making. Shared responsibility leads to more well-rounded, reflective decisions based on dialogue and collaboration. This reduces the risk of poor decisions and enhances the overall quality of management.
Co-Leadership also increases a company’s agility and adaptability. In times of rapid change, shared leadership enables faster, more flexible responses to shifting market conditions.
Additionally, when combined with job sharing, Co-Leadership supports a healthier work-life balance. Leaders are better able to align professional responsibility with personal needs. The result: more satisfied, motivated leaders and stronger long-term talent retention.
Learn how Co-Leadership redefines leadership:
Shared Responsibility: Leaders share tasks and decision-making processes
Collaboration: Tandems work as a team on equal terms
Flexibility: The model creates space for creative and agile solutions
What Is Co-Leadership? Everything about Shared Leadership
Our book covers everything you need to know about the Co-Leadership model:
Real-world examples
Scientific findings
and concrete tips for implementation
The Co-Leadership Book. Your Guide to Shared Leadership
Our masterclass offers a practical introduction to the Co-Leadership model:
Fundamentals and best practices
Methods for effective tandem collaboration
and strategies for successful implementation in organizations
Co-Leadership Masterclass – Rethink Leadership
Why Junghans Consulting is your ideal partner for Co-leadership?
Junghans Consulting is your trusted partner when it comes to successfully introducing Co-Leadership. With extensive expertise and years of experience in the field, we support organizations in effectively implementing modern leadership models. Our deep understanding of the benefits of shared leadership enables us to design tailored solutions that meet your organization’s unique needs.
Our approach is based on personalized consulting, hands-on coaching, and customized concepts. Every organization faces different challenges – that’s why we don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we work with you to develop strategies that align with your company culture and objectives.
We also offer a wide range of formats to support you effectively, including interactive workshops, practical masterclasses, and ongoing support during implementation. With Junghans Consulting, you gain not only theoretical insights but also practical tools to embed Co-Leadership sustainably within your organization. Together, we lay the foundation for future-oriented leadership and long-term success.
What my clients say
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„Being a women- and family-friendly employer is a serious goal at EEX Group. There are many ideas and approaches, but we often heard that mental and care load at home leads to hesitation when it comes to taking on more responsibility at work. Janina and Stefanie's book, unique in the German market, provided us with contrete guidance and a pragmatic framework for introducing Co-Leadership. It significantly facilitated dialogue with our executive board and HR by providing a clear, implementable framework. Based on the insights from the book and Stefanie’s presentation at our company, we launched a Co-Leadership pilot project during my parental leave. This project emphasizes the added value of Co-Leadership for creating a diverse company, improving employee retention, and establishing a sustainable and positive leadership culture."
Sabrina Hüttermann - Head of Project Management
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„We invited Stefanie to our event ‘DiversIT: Women in IT’ in Leipzig. In her presentation, Stefanie introduced us to the Co-Leadership model. The background, implementation possibilities, and especially the real-world examples left a lasting impression. During Stefanie’s presentation, sparks were flying and a great dynamic developed between her and the audience."
Eva Schneider - Marketing & Communication
Cluster IT Mittedeutschland -
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"When the topic of Co-Leadership started gaining importance in our company, we had many questions and little guidance on how to get started. Stefanie Junghans provided us with key impulses through a concise and insightful presentation. Her approach was clear and inclusive, which made the talk resonate across the company and prevented it from being perceived solely as a women's issue. The positive feedback afterward confirmed that Stefanie’s insights were exactly what we needed to further advance the concept. I definitely recommend working with Stefanie Junghans to other companies considering implementing the concept, as well as to tandems currently applying together who could benefit from refinement and feedback."
Dr. Clara Heissler, HR Advisory International, Specialist HR Business Development
Commerzbank -
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With the goal of increasing the number of women in leadership roles and actively shaping generational change, the Co-Leadership Maturity Assessment Workshop by Junghans Consulting helped us define clear next steps and develop a structured roadmap for our pilot project. Now we know how to leverage Co-Leadership as a strategic tool — a real game changer for our organization!
Doris Grau – Authorized Officer (Prokuristin), Antenne Bayern
