Common Ground Training

Certified training in values ​​and community building.

Become a host for encounters

The Common Ground training program empowers you to create places that connect people. With hands-on training and a high-quality toolbox.
and a strong community. Become a Common Ground Fellow with certified training in values-based work, dialogue, and participation.

The vision: Learning together, working together

Why this training is different:

The future is created together. That's why we break down silos: In every Common Ground cohort , civil society, business, and culture come together.

You don't learn in isolation, but within a diverse network. Together you develop skills to bring values ​​to life – through dialogue, participation, and genuine encounters.

The training

  • Workshop methodologies – reflecting on values ​​and anchoring them together.
  • Facilitation & Moderation – creating open, safe spaces for dialogue.
  • Community building – making values ​​tangible in everyday life.
  • Implementation & Visibility – Implementing a concrete project.

What you will learn: Features & Benefits

Values ​​and attitude competence

Clarify your own values, roles, and responsibilities. This is the foundation for creating orientation and trust in teams and communities.

Methods for Dialogue & Participation

Use immediately available tools for moderation, trustworthy communication, and diverse groups.

Community building & space design

Learn how analog and digital spaces are created where people truly meet and collaborate.

M4: Strukturen & Kooperation

Online | 25.06.2026 | 16:00–19:00 Uhr

Erwerbe Wissen über cross-sektorale Zusammenarbeit. Und lerne, wie Partnerschaften erfolgreich aufgebaut werden.

Third Places: Strategien für Kooperationen mit Städten, Unternehmen oder Kulturorten.

M5: Reflexion & Transfer

Online | 24.11.2026 | 16:00–19:00 Uhr

Lerne deinen Impact sichtbar zu machen, Projekte zu evaluieren und die neuen Methoden nachhaltig zu integrieren.

Transfer: Wie integrierst du das Gelernte langfristig in deinen Alltag?

Zertifizierung: Aufnahme in das Alumni-Netzwerk der Values Society.

Nächster Kohorten Start: September

Termine im Überblick

Modul 1 (online) Di, 08.09.26 16:00 – 19:00
Modul 2 (Berlin) Fr, 25.09.26 10:00 – 19:00
Modul 3 (online) Mi, 14.10.26 16:00 – 19:00
Modul 4 (online) Do, 29.10.26 16:00 – 19:00
Modul 5 (online) Di, 05.05.27 16:00 – 19:00

Nächster Kohorten Start: September

Termine im Überblick

Modul 1 (online) Di, 08.09.26 16:00 – 19:00
Modul 2 (Berlin) Fr, 25.09.26 10:00 – 19:00
Modul 3 (online) Mi, 14.10.26 16:00 – 19:00
Modul 4 (online) Do, 29.10.26 16:00 – 19:00
Modul 5 (online) Di, 05.05.27 16:00 – 19:00

Dein Wirkungsgrad

Was du nach der Ausbildung verkörperst

Who is the training for? And how much does it cost?

The training that enables personal growth and creates collective impact.

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"With Common Ground we experienced how quickly an empty space can become a place of togetherness – people who would otherwise never have met came into conversation."

Christian v. Deuster (Fellow Schwerin)

"The openness and depth of the discussions have had a lasting impact on our work in the areas of sustainability and community engagement."

H&M Germany (Sustainability & Commitment)

"The participatory exhibition brought 80% new visitors to the museum. Common Ground has shown us how vibrant a museum can be when people are allowed to participate in shaping it."

Wolfsburg Art Museum (Museum Education)

94.8%

They say: Society needs more formats like this.

85.7%

They then better integrate their values ​​into their daily actions.

89.7%

They understand themselves and others better after the process.

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Was du nach der Ausbildung verkörperst

Customers & Partners

A nationwide network of over 50 projects in museums, foundations, companies and cities.

Together we create values ​​that have an impact.

In every cohort, business and civil society meet – because the future can only be created together. Come along, learn about the program and find out how you can start your own practical project.

About

Die Trainer:innen

Madeleine Haacke

Program Coordination & Facilitation

Madeleine begleitet dich durch die Ausbildung und unterstützt dich bei der Umsetzung deines eigenen Common Ground.

Sie ist Expertin für Kulturmanagement und hat bereits viele Programme und Ausstellungen des Museum für Werte mitgestaltet. Mit ihrem feinen Gespür für Gruppendynamiken und individuelle Bedürfnisse begleitet sie dich durch die Höhen und Tiefen deines Prozesses.

Laura Ludwig

Co-Founder & Experience Lead

Laura ist Mitgründerin des Museum für Werte und gestaltet Formate, die Werte erlebbar machen – in Räumen, Ausstellungen und partizipativen Prozessen.

Sie begleitet dich dabei, deine Ideen gestalterisch umzusetzen und Werte sichtbar werden zu lassen – in Design, Storytelling und Begegnung.

Jan Stassen

Co-Founder & Werte-Kurator

Jan ist Mitgründer und strategischer Kopf des Museum für Werte.

Er verbindet Werteforschung, Bildungsprozesse und soziale Innovation, um Strukturen zu schaffen, die Wandel möglich machen. In der Ausbildung hilft er dir, Haltung, Wirkung und Vision in Einklang zu bringen.