1 · Situation map
Capture timeline, stakeholders, and what has already been said in writing.
Flagship course
Severance Negotiation Lab
A six-module program for employees preparing employment consultations in Germany with a focus on severance negotiation support. Informational price: €489 for self-paced access.
Learning outcomes
- Draft a written opening position tied to tenure, role criticality, and notice realities.
- Identify which documents strengthen your narrative before the first HR meeting.
- Rehearse responses to common pressure phrases without escalating tone.
- Define a walk-away threshold and two compromise packages you can accept.
- Know when to pause and seek independent legal counsel under German employment law.
Modules
Work sequentially; each module ends with a short artifact you keep.
2 · Abfindung framing
Translate rough market signals into a defensible ask without treating averages as guarantees.
3 · Documentation sprint
Assemble contracts, target letters, and performance notes into a clean brief.
4 · Meeting rehearsal
Practice openings, silence, and clarifying questions with annotated sample dialogues.
5 · Betriebsrat & process cues
Understand when Works Council involvement reshapes pacing and information flow.
6 · Close & aftercare
Compare final offers, plan next steps, and document agreements for your records.
Instructor
Lena Vogt
Lena designs Signals Online curricula after years advising employees through restructuring talks in northern Germany. She focuses on preparation habits rather than courtroom drama, and she is clear about where education ends and licensed legal advice begins.
Informational pricing
No payments are processed on this website. Contact us to discuss access.
Lab access
€489
Self-paced modules, worksheets, and two live Q&A seats per intake (subject to schedule).
Shown for orientation only — not a checkout price.
Learner notes
Module 4’s silence drills felt awkward at first, then saved me from filling every pause in the real meeting.
Rating: 4/5 — clear worksheets. The sample emails for fixed-term roles could be thicker.
FAQ
Is this legal advice?
No. Signals Online provides educational preparation for employment consultations. For binding advice under German law, consult a licensed attorney or appropriate advisor.
Who is the Lab for?
Employees considering or entering severance discussions, mutual termination talks, or restructuring conversations in Germany.
What is a real limitation of this course?
We do not simulate every industry CBA or every Works Council statute. Highly specialized collective agreements may need counsel beyond what the Lab covers.
How long does it take?
Most learners finish core modules in three to five weeks at a steady pace of a few hours per week.