The training for leaders who see more in their teams.
Coporate Potential-Scout (CPS)
Practice-oriented training for identifying and developing potential – with certificate upon completion
The Training Contents at a Glance
Training Format
Start Dates, Duration & Fees
CPS with Start Module On-Site
Fee: 3.498 €
Date: 29./30. September 2025
Introductory interview (scheduled individually)
2-day Start Module in Remchingen
3 x 90-minute live implementation calls for all participants (17.10.2025 + 28.11.2025 + 16.01.2026, 14:00–15:30 CET)
3 x 90-minute self-organized implementation sessions
1-day Final Module (05.02.2026)
Ideal for those who prefer in-person interaction and networking in a focused learning environment.
CPS as Fully Online Course
Fee: 3.498 €
Date: 11./12. November 2025
Introductory interview (scheduled individually)
2-day Start Module online
3 x 90-minute live implementation calls for all participants (05.12.2025 +15.01.2026 + 13.02.2026, 14:00–15:30 CET)
3 x 90-minute self-organized implementation sessions
1-day Final Module online (05.03.2026)
Perfect for those who want maximum flexibility and location independence.
Training Content at a Glance
- Kick-off Interview (90 min, online)
Personal introduction, expectations, and first experience with Deep-Dive methodology - Start Module: Identifying Potential with the Big Five
Understanding personality traits and aligning company–participant–CPS interests - Deep-Dive Interviews
Practicing motivational interviews using Critical Incident Technique (CIT) - Maturity Concept & Self-Development
Exploring personal growth stages and their link to leadership and CPS mindset - Challenging CPS Conversations
Handling resistance, doubts, and common obstacles with confidence and peer support - Booster: Implementation Calls
3 guided & 3 self-organized sessions to apply, reflect, and deepen your learnings - Final Module: Giving Feedback in Potential Scouting
Mastering effective feedback and developing actionable development plans - Project Presentation & Graduation
Sharing your CPS project, final reflection, and celebrating your certification
Target Audience & Admission Requirements
The Coporate Potential-Scout Training is ideal for:
Your Learning Environment
Interactive, psychology-based methodology
Supportive community of learners
Supervision sessions after the course
High-quality materials including workbook, focus cards & checklists
Your Registration
Your expert
Ursula Franke
Debora Karsch
With the Corporate Potential-Scout Training learn to identify potential, develop it & drive your oganization forward.
People do their best work when they’re given the chance to grow. That’s the idea behind our partnership with commma. By combining commma’s hands-on coaching experience with persolog’s proven tools and clear learning formats, we help professionals spot talent, support development, and build strong teams. Together, we make people development easier, more human – and more effective.
Discovering talent
Do you want to understand what truly motivates your people? With the Deep Dive method, you’ll not only uncover their inner drivers with empathy, but also gain valuable insights – even during challenging conversations. As a result, you build trust and create clear direction.
Making strengths visible
What really helps a team move forward? By using the Big Five and ego development models, you’ll get clear and useful insights into how people behave. This helps you make better decisions – for now and for the future.
Fostering development
Learn how to give feedback that really matters – clear, honest, and with empathy. You’ll find out how to say even difficult things in a helpful way and turn them into practical ideas for personal growth.
Turning potential into business success
The Corporate Potential Scout Training supports you in growing practically and sustainably. You’ll learn how to identify talent early on, avoid mis-hires, and build strong teams – whether you work in HR, lead a team, or support people as a coach.
About commma and our partnership
This cooperation for the Corporate Potential-Scout (CPS) brings together two trusted experts in developing people. While commma contributes strong coaching skills, real-world experience, and a hands-on mindset, persolog adds validated analysis tools, structured learning formats, and a broad trainer network.
Since commma is a team of psychologists, coaches, and mediators with more than 30 years of experience, they’ve conducted over 800 deep-dive analyses and created a proven method to bring potential-based leadership into everyday work.
Together, we aim to make this powerful expertise available to more organizations – in a way that is practical, people-centered, and delivers real results.
Where it all began: A little sneak peak
In this inspiring interview between Debora Karsch and Ursula Franke, the idea for the Corporate Potential-Scout Training first came to life. As Ursula talks about her experiences from more than 30 years of working in potential analysis, she shares real stories and useful insights. Step by step, you’ll see how her practical approach is helping to shape a new and more human way of developing leaders.
About the Training: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the content of the Corporate Potential-Scout introductory interview?
What topics are covered in the Start Module?
In the Start Module, you’ll learn how to recognize potential in a business setting by using the Big Five model. You’ll look at how the company, the participant, and the Corporate Potential-Scout work together. Through practical exercises, you’ll also practice how to spot different personality traits.
What are Deep-Dive Interviews?
This part trains you in using the Critical Incident Technique (CIT) and exploring motivational and needs-based layers in potential interviews. You’ll practice observation and questioning techniques in simulated situations.
What is the Maturity Concept and Self-Development module about?
How do I deal with difficult situations in Corporate Potential-Scout conversations?
This module helps you address typical concerns, such as skepticism or emotional resistance. You’ll learn to handle challenges using collegial case consultation and gain support for individual questions.
What are the implementation calls for?
There are six calls in total. Three of them are led by facilitators and offer a space for discussion, feedback, and reflection. The remaining three are self-organized, giving you autonomy to deepen what matters most to you.
What happens in the Final Module?
In the Final Module, you will learn how to give feedback that is both appreciative and helpful during potential-scouting. Moreover, you’ll practice how to structure development plans in a clear and practical way. At the same time, you’ll reflect on how to handle sensitive information and explore best practices for effective and respectful communication.
As the training comes to an end, you’ll present your own Corporate Potential-Scout project and receive valuable feedback. After that, you’ll celebrate your achievements together with the group. Finally, any open questions will be answered, and your official certification will be handed over in a closing moment of recognition.
There’s no denying Ms. Franke’s passion for this topic—on the contrary, she brings not only great enthusiasm but also remarkable expertise. As a leader, I was initially skeptical about potential analysis. But in the process of development, gaining an external perspective on myself proved invaluable. I can only emphasize and confirm its impact. You definitely grow—or at least experience a shift in how you perceive yourself.
Rising again after difficult times is what makes the difference! That's exactly what I learned in Debora's seminar. Afterward, I gained clarity about my behavior and why I am the way I am and how I act! It's the perfect seminar for anyone looking to understand how they can change their behavior to achieve different results!
Thank you again for our potential analysis conversation back then, held during my development phase at the entrance area above the guardroom. I was nervous, I thought I was prepared – but your expertise, experience, and empathy revealed so much about me that still impresses me today. You serve as a role model in many ways and continue to be a valuable presence in my personal system. I wholeheartedly recommend anyone to look forward to working with Ursula.
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