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The future of leadership: Thriving through sustainability and inclusive leadership

March 25, 2025, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

This event will take place online. To attend the webinar, please register using the form below.

As we highlight in a recent Forbes article, global challenges such as climate risks and social polarization are reshaping the business landscape, making traditional leadership models insufficient. Excelling as a leader today is no longer just about operational efficiency or strategic foresight; it requires the ability to drive organizational, sustainable transformation, engage stakeholders in meaningful ways, and balance business success with environmental and social responsibility.

This webinar explores why the leadership skills that led to success in the past are no longer sufficient and how organizations must develop a new kind of leadership—one that integrates sustainability, inclusivity, and long-term impact. Through insights from research, an expert discussion, and a practical case study, participants will gain a deeper understanding of:

• The evolving leadership landscape in the face of environmental and societal disruptions
• Why sustainability and inclusion are no longer optional but strategic imperatives
• The key skills needed to drive transformation toward sustainable and inclusive leadership
• How to integrate these skills into management and workforce development

Join us to learn how forward-thinking leaders and organizations are successfully reshaping their approach to leadership—and why doing so is crucial for both business success and societal progress.

Concept & structure

• Opening keynote: Setting the stage: Why leadership as usual is no longer enough
  • Konstantin Korotov, Professor of Organizational Behavior; Program Director of Leadership Without BS: Current Developments in Research and Practice, ESMT Berlin
• Expert insights: Practical strategies for embedding sustainable and inclusive Leadership in Organizations
  • Sarah Horn, Program Director Executive Programs & Executive Coach; Program Director of Inclusive Leadership 2.0, ESMT Berlin
  • Joanna Radeke, Director, ESMT Institute for Sustainable Transformation; Director of Sustainability; Program Director of Leading Sustainable Business Transformation, ESMT Berlin
• Case study: How Siemens Energy is equipping leaders with the skills to drive environmental stewardship
  • Christina Iosifidou, Head of Sustainability, Grid Technologies, Siemens Energy
  • Christina Lorenz, Head of ESG Disclosure & Engagement, Sustainability Department, Siemens Energy
• Q&A session: Engaging with participants on their leadership challenges and opportunities

This session is designed for senior human resource leaders, learning and development managers, sustainability professionals, and executives seeking to future-proof their leadership approach in an increasingly complex and vulnerable world.