Leadership Day 2024
We are all in this TOGETHER
September 20, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ESMT Berlin, Schlossplatz 1, 10178 Berlin
This event will take place on ESMT campus. To attend the event in person, please register using the form below.
In our interconnected world, workplaces mirror the diversity of society, bringing together a broad spectrum of opinions, beliefs, and realities. This diversity, while enriching, can also present complex ethical challenges for leaders and their teams.
Understanding these challenges is crucial. It allows us to appreciate different perspectives and address conflicts and stakeholder concerns effectively. Beyond mere analysis, the implementation of ethical practices is vital.
Acting with integrity and nurturing an organizational culture that values diverse viewpoints yet remains anchored in shared ethical principles is imperative for all involved.
Join us for Leadership Day 2024 at ESMT Berlin to explore three main themes that, when addressed, can equip leaders with the tools to foster inclusive and principled environments.
Keynote speakers:
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| Virginia Bastian, Head of People & Culture and Labor Director, Roche Germany |
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| Sonja Hornberger, CPO, Vitra International AG |
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| Anke Dassler, CFO, Ista SE |
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| Matthew S. Bothner, Professor and Deutsche Telekom Chair in Leadership and HR Development, ESMT Berlin |
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| Simon Kretschmer, CEO, Table Media GmbH |
----To attend the event in person, please register using the form below---
Agenda – September 20, 2024
| 09:15 | Check-in and networking morning |
| 10.00 - 10.10 |
Welcome Speakers: Beatrix Becker; Laura Kiehne, ESMT Berlin; Simon Kretschmer, CEO, Table Media GmbH |
| 10.10 - 11.00 |
Future Leadership Concept - Harnessing Human Capital Through Valued-Driven Leadership Speaker: Virginia Bastian, Head of People & Culture and Labor Director, Roche Germany |
| 11:00 -12.30 |
Taking (Some of) the Ambiguity out of Status Ambiguity Speaker: Matthew S. Bothner, Professor and Deutsche Telekom Chair in Leadership and HR Development, ESMT Berlin |
| Lunch and Networking Break | |
| 13.30 - 14:15 |
My Leadership Compass - Values & Decisions Shaping Companies & People Speaker: Sonja Hornberger, CPO, Vitra International AG |
| 14:15 - 15.00 |
Agile on Purpose – Challenging the Organizational Structure Speaker: Anke Dassler, CFO, Ista SE |
| Coffee and Networking Break | |
| 15.20 - 16.05 |
Effectuation in Action – Collaboration as an Effective Gamechanger Speaker: Simon Kretschmer, CEO, Table Media GmbH |
| 16:15 - 17:00 |
At Eye Height - Respect Rooms – Integration by Transparency Speaker: Laura Kiehne, Senior Business Development Manager, ESMT Berlin |
| 17.00 | Q&A Learnings & Outlook Leadership Day 2025 |
The Respektraum initiative embodies this principle by fostering respectful dialogue and empathy in an increasingly polarized society. We invite you to a 90-minute cultural event, moderated by actress and co-founder Laura Kiehne, where your diverse perspectives will contribute to meaningful discussions. Together, we can break down barriers, build psychological safety, and embrace our roles in a broader community.
What to expect
- Experience-based approach: Engage in an interactive learning environment emphazising practical understanding and hands-on involvement.
- Network dynamics: Participate in exchanges with keynote speakers on equal footing, fostering open dialogue and shared insights. Use the chance to map your network, measure your ability to foster connections – and start improving it.
- Leadership challenges: Peer coach on success and failure stories, applied academic and practical frameworks of value-based leadership and integration.
After the program, we warmly invite you to stay for networking.
Who should attend?
- Chief human resources officers (CHROs)
- Entrepreneurs
- Senior executives and leaders
- People and culture experts
- Coaches
- Business strategists
Share your invitation
If you have a network you want to invite, please forward your invitation and copy (cc:) bd@esmt.org.
This is a collaborative event. As you know, collaboration is dynamic. And it takes time, effort - and it's completely worth it. We'll keep you updated on changes in topics, methods and partners - feel free to reach out to us with your expectations.
Partners
We are proud to partner with:
Respektraum e.V. (Arts partnership)
Lebenswelten GmbH (Sponsoring)