Leadership Lounge – “Science meets economy” The conference for entrepreneurs, managers, HR professionals and scientists

Since 2009, the berliner team, together with the SEMINARIS CampusHotel Berlin, has regularly organized the “Leadership Lounge – Science meets Economy”, a networking platform for managers, human resources and science.
With our lounge, we offer a forum for exchange, inspiration and communication.
Valuable impulses around the topics of innovation, leadership, new work, excellent food, attentive service, pleasant and interesting people and colleagues from other companies and exciting lectures await our guests.

An insight into our unique lounge concept:

Overview of past Leadership Lounges:

42nd Lounge: “Artificial Intelligence” – October 19, 2023

Speaker:

• Dr. Sylke Piéch, Researcher at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and Head of the Academy for Leadership & Digital Transfer (ADi)
• Sascha DonnerCo-Founder and Member of the Advisory Board at EVANA.AI

41st Lounge: “Metaverse” – March 02, 2023

Speaker:

• Prof. Dr. Philipp A. Rauschnabel, Professor of Digital Marketing and Media Innovation, University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich
• Dr. Sebastian KlößHead of Consumer Technology, AR/VR & Metaverse, Bitkom e.V.
• Lukas KarwanCEO & Head of Content, LUMIUM GmbH
• Adrian WaltenrathProduct Owner of the Metaverse project at DekaBank, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale
  

40th Lounge (hybrid conference): “Value-based transformation” – September 15, 2022

Speaker:

• Prof. Dr. Lars Hochmann, Lecturer, Cusanus University for Social Design
• Mariola Thometzki, Strategy Department, Hochtief PPP Solutions
  

39th Lounge (hybrid conference): “Agile transformation after the pandemic” – June 16, 2022

Speaker:

• Dr. Dominic Lindner, Lecturer, IU University and Teamlead Project Management Office, noris network
• Susanne FrankeAgile Practice Team Lead, TUI and Kai Brausewetter, Senior Agile Coach, TUI
  

38th Lounge (virtual as Zoom conference): “Living Worlds – Working Worlds” – February 10, 2022

Speaker:

• Dr. Ole Wintermann, Senior Project Manager, Bertelsmann Stiftung
• Jessica KafkaTeam Lead New Work, Zalando SE

37th Lounge (virtual as Zoom conference): “LLL – The learning organization / Working out loud” – 10 December 2020

Speaker:

• Intro “LLL – LifeLongLearning – the learning organization” – Oliver and Susanne Grätsch, berliner team
• Michael MunkeFacilitator of digitally networked Cooperation, Mercedes Benz AG

36th Lounge (virtual as Zoom conference): “Innovation – now more than ever” – July 09, 2020

Speaker:

• Guido RadackVice President Strategic Inititatives Leader, Bayer AG

35th Lounge: “Future of work – agile transformation” – February 20, 2020

Speaker:

• Axel Korge, Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO)
• Jochen SwobodaDirector of Operations, SEMINARIS Group

34th Lounge: “Sustainability, CSR, common good balance sheet and climate protection” – October 17, 2019

Speaker:

• Gerd Hofielen, Public Value Balance Consultant, Humanistic Management Practices gGmbH
• Thomas Heuser, Management Board Officer of the WBS Group
• Annabel SchicknerSustainability consultant, akzente company

33rd Lounge: The agile transformation at Roche / Barcamp agile transformation – June 26, 2019

Speaker:

• Sandra Siefer, Head of HR Business Partnering and member of the Transformation Office, Roche Pharma AG
• Dirk PlaumannHead of Learning & Organizational Development and Member of the Transformation Office, Roche Pharma AG

32nd Lounge: “The impact of Brexit, Trump and Putin on our companies” – March 22, 2019

Speaker:

• Dr. Margarete KleinResearch Group Leader Eastern Europe and Eurasia at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)
• Michael AngerbauerDepartment International Trade & Future Markets, German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (ZVEI)

31st Lounge: “New Work – what are the others doing?” – November 29, 2018

Speaker:

• Dr. Heike Hartrath, General Manager Human Resources Development, Daimler AG
• Dr. Sascha FagelTechnical Manager at KV Telematik GmbH
• André Wilhelmi, People Manager at FlixMobility Tech GmbH (Flixbus)

30th Lounge: “Motivation and incentive systems of tomorrow” – June 21, 2018

Speaker:

• Marie Koch and Carsten Helms, Upstalsboomer, Upstalsboom hotel chain
• Timo VogelsangSeminar of Personnel Economics and Human Resource Management, University of Cologne

29th Lounge: “Digitalization and new forms of work” – 22 March 2018

Speaker:

• Prof. Dr. Dietmar Barzen, Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln, Vice President and founder of the Master’s degree program in Digital Business Management
• Andreas Grieger, Weidmüller AG, Head of Global Human Resource
• Olaf Lindenau, Cisco Systems Germany GmbH, Manager Data Center Sales

28th Lounge: “Self-organization in companies” – 12 October 2017

Speaker:

• Prof. Dr. Günther OrtmannWitten/Herdecke University, Professor of Corporate Management and Marcel Volland, University of Hamburg, Professor of Organization and Corporate Management
• Moritz Polomski, Movingimage24 GmbH, Berlin, Agile Coach
• David CumminsMinistry Group Management Holding, Hamburg, Managing Partner

27th Lounge: “The startup scene in the capital” – June 01, 2017

Speaker:

• Dr. Timo Krüger, Fiagon GmbH, Founder and Managing Director
• Stéphanie BrissonAhoy!
  Coworking space, COO
• Bastian UnterbergJovoto, Founder and Managing Director

26th Lounge: “Shaping a culture of innovation” – March 02, 2017

Speaker:

• Richard Offermann, Google Germany Hamburg, Industry Leader Automotive
• Prof. Dr. Volker WittpahlInstitute for Innovation and Technology (iit), Berlin, Managing Director
• Oliver Grätsch, berliner team, Managing Director Innovation Strategy

25th Lounge: “Agile Leadership in times of VUCA” – October 27, 2016

Speaker:

• Prof. Dr. Nele Graf and David LowiecUniversity of Applied Management (HAM), Human Resources and Organization, Teamlead research project
• Susanne Kaiser, Just Software AG, Chief Technical Office
• Sirka Laudon, Axel Springer SE, Head of Human Resources Development

24th Lounge: “Generation Y: Young Innovation” – June 23, 2016

Speaker:

• Prof. Dr. Michael Haller, Hamburg Media School, Head of Research
• Prof. Dr. Yvonne Schoper and her students, Berlin University of Applied Sciences, MBA Engineering and Management and Dirk Müller-Atzerodt, Bombardier Transportation, Serviceline Leader ALM
• Ben Jadkowski, berliner team, Design Thinking Coach and Oliver Grätsch, Managing Director Innovation Management
• Stephan Kühr3YOURMIND GmbH, Founder and Managing Director

23rd Lounge: “Refugees – can we manage?” – February 18, 2016

Speaker:

• Sajida Al Taya, Refugee from Syria
• Mario Lehwald, Chairman of the Management Board of Agentur für Arbeit Süd
• Vincent ZimmerFounder and CEO, Kiron Open Higher Education gUG
• Pamela BarthHR Officer at RC Partner for Reintegration and Equal Opportunities

22nd Lounge: “Work 4.0 – Working and living environments of the future” October 15, 2015

Speaker:

• Michael Carl, 2B Ahead Think Tank, Futurologist and Director Analysis & Studies
• Stefan Heil and Matthias Schulz, IBM Germany, Smarter Workforce Solutions D/A/CH
• Dr. Roman Wagner and Dr. Wagner & Partner, Value forWorkplaces, Managing Director

21st Lounge: “Managing Uncertainty” – June 04, 2015

Speaker:

• Prof. Dr. Dietmar Grichnik, University of St. Gallen, Chair of Entrepreneurship
• Robert Tech, ASSECOR GmbH, Managing Director
• Ralf KannefassStieler Kannefass Industrial Consultancy, previously on the Board of Airbus Defense & Space and CEO Siemens Rotating Equipment

20th Lounge: “The frog in the cooking pot – comprehensive changes” – March 05, 2015

Speaker:

• Prof. Bernhard KölmelPforzheim University of Applied Sciences, Department of Global Process Management
• Stephan de Bourdeille, Axel Springer SE, Head of Group Purchasing Digital Services
• Hansjörg Schumacher, berliner team, Senior Consultant for Blue Ocean Strategy

19th Lounge: “The myth of motivation” – October 09, 2014

Speaker:

• Dr. Christian Hoppe, University of Bonn, brain researcher, Department of Epileptology, Neuropsychology
• Nicholas ZaherGolfclub Kallin e.V., Head Pro PGA Golf Instructor and Managing Director
• Volker Westedt, Zalando SE, Head HR Business Partner Operations / HR Manager

18th Lounge: “Innovation in Management” – June 12, 2014

Speaker:

• Sven Dübbers, Schleicher Electronic GmbH, Managing Director
• Prof. Dr. Katharina Hölzle, University of Potsdam, Chair of Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
• Prof. Ulrich WeinbergHasso Plattner Institute, School of Design Thinking, Potsdam

17th Lounge: “Growth: From Startup to Grownup” – March 20, 2014

Speaker:

• Ina Zitzmann, Daily Deal GmbH (Sky and Sand Group), Head of Human Resources
• Jürgen Dolle, SMA Solar Technology AG, Chief Human Resources Officer
• Prof. Dr. Christian BarrotKühne Logistics University, Hamburg, Professor of Marketing and Organization

16th Lounge: “Social media in German companies” January 30, 2014

Speaker:

• Prof. Dr. Anja LüthyFH Brandenburg, Professor for Service Management and Marketing
• Stefan Flueckiger, Bayer Pharma AG, GCEO / Head Global Digital Marketing
• Christian BuggischDATEV eG, Head of Corporate Publishing, member of the extended working group for social media at BITKOM

15th Lounge: “Health-oriented leadership” – November 14, 2013

Speaker:

• Prof. Dr. Jörg FelfeHelmut Schmidt University Hamburg, Professor of Work, Organizational and Business Psychology
• Christian Grätsch, berliner team, Managing Director for Personnel Diagnostics and Talent Management

14th Lounge: “Generation Y, Z…etc.” – September 12, 2013

Speaker:

• Ina Bourmer, Microsoft Germany, Unterschleißheim, Talent Acquisition Lead
• Alexandra Götze, Accenture Dienstleistungen GmbH, Talent Strategy and Human Capital & Diversity Program Lead
• Peter Martin Thomas, SINUS:akademie, Academy Director, Market, Social and Youth Research

13th Lounge: “Top teams for top performance” – February 28, 2013

Speaker:

• Christoph FinckenDaimler AG – Mercedes Benz Sales Organization, Head of Service-with-Star Consulting
• Prof. Dr. Eric KearneyGISMA Business School / Leibniz Universität Hannover, Professor of Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management

12th Lounge: “Decision-making in the face of complexity” October 29, 2009

Speaker:

• Prof. Dr. Ernst D. LantermannUniversity of Kassel, Institute of Psychology
• Susanne Grätsch, berliner team GbR, Managing Director Change Management

11th Lounge: “Diversity” August 23, 2012

Speaker:

• Monika Rühl, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Frankfurt, Head of Change Management and Diversity
• Uta Menges, Diversity & Inclusion Leader and Anja SpychalskiConsultant Social Business, IBM Deutschland GmbH, Berlin
• Mechthilde MaierDeutsche Telekom AG, Bonn, Group Diversity Management

10th Lounge: “Succession planning” April 24, 2012

Speaker:

• Alexandra Knauer, Wissenschaftliche Gerätebau Dr. Ing.
  Herbert Knauer GmbH, Berlin, owner and managing director
• Christof Beutgen, DB Mobility Logistics AG, Berlin, Head of Employee Development Principles
• Christian Grätsch, berliner team GbR, Managing Director Talent Management

09. lounge: “Leading with inner conviction” January 26, 2012

Speaker:

• Prof. Dr. Niels Van QuaquebekeKühne Logistics University – THE KLU in Hamburg, Associate Professor of Leadership & Organizational Behavior
• Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Rudolf SchlafferMilitary History Research Office of the German Armed Forces in Potsdam, lecturer at the University of Potsdam

8th Lounge: “Employer Branding” September 01, 2011

Speaker:

• Wolfgang GöbelMc Donald’s Germany Inc, Chief Human Resources Officer
• Prof. Dr. Wolfgang JägerRhein-Main University of Applied Sciences in Wiesbaden, Professor of Business Administration and Media Management

7th Lounge: “Change – shaping change” June 23, 2011

Speaker:

• Ralf Essigke, IBM Germany Management & Business Support GmbH, Senior Learning Consultant
• Dr. Udo ThelenGerman University for Continuing Education (DUW), Berlin
• Prof. Dr. Ingo Hans HolzBEOS AG, founder and CEO

6th Lounge: “Future and Trends” March 10, 2011

Speaker:

• Dr. Bernhard Albert, FU Berlin, futurologist, lecturer in the Master’s program in Futures Studies
• Prof. Dr. Karlheinz RuckriegelGeorg-Simon-Ohm University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg, happiness researcher, professor at the Faculty of Business Administration

5th Lounge: “Sustainability as a value in management?” December 02, 2010

Speaker:

• Dr. Sven Hartung, Siemens AG, Advisor to the CEO Renewable Energy
• Volker Schmitz-de Rippert d’Alauzier, DZ Bank, Head of NL Berlin and New Federal States

4th Lounge: “Value Management” September 23, 2010

Speaker:

• Oliver Grätsch, berliner team GbR, Managing Director Strategy and Change
• Prof. Dr. Artur WollertUniversity of Karlsruhe (TH) and University of Applied Sciences for Economics in Ludwigshafen, Professor of Business Administration
• Timothy Speed, creative, author, artist
• Prof. Dr. Erich H. Witte, University of Hamburg, Head of the Institute of Social Psychology

3rd Lounge: Life and Business Balance February 24, 2010

Speaker:

• Matthias Furmans, Hewlett Packard GmbH, Take Care Team / Client Manager
• Dr. Ingo Fietze, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Head of the Interdisciplinary Sleep Medicine Center
• Jürgen Kühn, Deutsche Telekom AG, worklife@telekom, Group Diversity Management

2nd Lounge: “Finding, retaining and developing talent” January 21, 2010

Speaker:

• Gerhard Tschentscher, Pfizer Deutschland GmbH, Vice President World Wide Human Resources
• Torsten Bittlingmaier, Deutsche Telekom AG, Head of Corporate Talent Management
• Dr. Jürgen GriegerFU Berlin, Institute of Management, Department of Human Resources Policy

1st Lounge: “Leadership in times of change” October 29, 2009

Speaker:

• Sven Detloff, Daimler AG – Mercedes Benz Sales Organization, Head of Customer Service Passenger Cars
• Prof. Dr. Martina Eberl, Free University of Berlin, Institute of Management, Junior Professor
• Zakaria Ibba Limane, Bombardier Transportation GmbH, Head of Human Resources, Business Unit Germany & Scandinavia
• Prof. Dr. Ada Pellert, German University for Continuing Education, President

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