IDEAS THAT WORK. ON YOUR STAGE.

In my keynotes on leadership, HR, bureaucracy, or AI, I combine scientific depth with hands-on experience.

I challenge familiar assumptions with a wink, question what is taken for granted, and explain complex connections in a way that makes people want to listen, think further, and keep the conversation going. I use examples, visuals, stories, and a good dose of humor.

And in the end, there is more than just a good keynote: there is an idea that sticks and changes something. After more than 400 talks over 20 years, I can promise you that.

Here is a selection of my current keynote topics. If the topic you have in mind is not among them, let’s talk.

My keynote topics

The Overloaded Organization

Why more meetings, coordination, and processes are making organizations more cumbersome rather than more capable – and what really relieves the pressure.

Escaping the Bureaucracy Trap

Why bureaucracy is almost always well-intentioned – and precisely why it is so difficult to get rid of.

HR as a Driver of Bureaucracy

Why well-intentioned HR can produce more rules, processes, and bureaucracy – and how HR can strengthen personal responsibility instead of execution.

Back to Personal Responsibility

Why employees do not automatically take more responsibility just because leaders finally let go – and what personal responsibility really takes.

Leading by Instinct Usually Comes at a Cost

Why leaders without clear orientation quickly end up being driven by employees, problems, and expectations – and how a clear idea of leadership creates orientation, trust, and efficient leadership without bureaucracy and overload.

AI Between Action and Execution

Why AI is taking over more and more execution – and why independent thinking is becoming more valuable as a result.

Transformation Without Overload

Why transformation can quickly overload organizations – and why good leadership does not keep everything open, but gradually creates new clarity.

Interested?

Even if your request or idea is still at a very early stage, just get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you.

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