Keynotes and workshops on leadership and AI
The more machines can do, the more leadership matters.
I explore the questions behind the technological shift: What do we want to work for in the future? What remains the work of people? And how do we lead teams in which people and artificial intelligence achieve results together?
I give keynotes on these questions — with personal stories, unexpected perspectives and concrete models for thinking. And I facilitate workshops in which leadership teams arrive at tangible results together.
Keynotes
Two talks, two guiding questions.
Artificial intelligence is changing more than processes and tools. It is changing roles, career paths, responsibilities and power structures. My keynotes connect the strategic potential of AI with the human conditions for a successful transformation — and are tailored to each occasion.
Curse or Blessing?
The future of leadership and work in the age of AI
AI takes over tasks and soon entire workflows. The bottleneck is not computing power, it is human attention. A talk about two possible futures and the choices being made right now.
See the keynote → Keynote · Leadership in transformationLeading Change
How social dynamics decide the success of change
In my work I often see that success depends less on the strategy than on how the social consequences of change are handled. Transformation stalls when people lose safety, belonging or room to act, and nobody talks about it. A talk about the invisible forces of change.
See the keynote →Inquiry
Which question should stay on people’s minds after the talk?
A good keynote doesn’t end with applause. It changes the conversations that follow.
In a no-obligation preliminary conversation, we clarify which keynote fits your occasion, which questions your leaders are grappling with, and which format will have the desired effect.
The more answers machines provide, the more we need leadership that knows which question matters.
Workshops for leadership teams
Workshops that lead to clear decisions
A leadership team implements its strategy consistently when everyone pursues the same goal, uses their strengths deliberately and knows the decisive levers. A binding leadership rhythm settles who decides what at strategic, tactical and operational level, and how the team communicates.
I facilitate workshops in which leadership teams clarify open questions, reconcile different perspectives and take binding decisions. At the end there are clear priorities, responsibilities and next steps.
Working together on real decisions also clarifies roles and improves collaboration within the leadership team.
Are you planning a workshop that leads to clear decisions and a concrete plan of work? In a half-hour conversation we can clarify which result your leadership team needs.
Contact
Two ways to start a conversation.
Both lead straight to me — not into a queue. I answer emails personally within two days.
Introductory call
A first conversation about your biggest challenge — not a sales pitch. You choose the time yourself, without back-and-forth emails.
Book an introductory call ↗By email
A few sentences about what is on your mind are enough. Rather talk right away? +49 151 22397593
s.morgner@leadership-munich.orgQuestions and answers
Frequently asked questions about talks and workshops
What is a keynote?
A keynote is a substantive talk meant to inspire leaders and give them genuine insight. It opens up new perspectives, makes sense of what is happening right now, and invites people to reflect on their own role. A good keynote does not hand out instructions; it changes how you see your own situation — and with it the conversations that follow.
How long does a keynote last?
Thirty to sixty minutes. Thirty minutes is a pointed impulse, forty-five the full dramatic arc, sixty an interactive version with a live poll and reflection. Interactive formats afterwards, such as a World Café or a Leadership Lab, are well worth it: they connect the content to your own organization and make it stick.
How does the collaboration work?
In five steps: a briefing conversation about the occasion, audience and company context; a proposal with format and sequence; clarification of technical requirements; a technical check on site or online; and the keynote itself. A short debrief follows, in which we discuss the effect and pick up any open threads.
What does a keynote cost?
From €4,000 per keynote, plus VAT and travel expenses. Deep-dive formats such as a World Café, future workshop or Leadership Lab are priced by scope. For associations, public institutions and non-profit organizers we usually find a workable arrangement.
Are the talks possible online?
Yes. Under certain conditions the talk and the interactive elements work digitally too: a stable connection, moderation in the background and a platform that allows polls and breakout rooms. For fully virtual formats I recommend a shorter arc and more participation.
What technical set-up is needed?
A projector or screen in 16:9, a headset or lapel microphone, sound from the lectern and a monitor for the speaker. For the live poll, mobile or Wi-Fi reception for participants is enough. A short technical check before the event is always part of it.
Are handouts or give-aways available?
On request: high-quality workbooks on the topic at additional cost, copies of the book “Expedition Zukunft”, or issues of Tiefgang, the magazine for strategy and leadership. After the event, the key insights can be documented on a few pages.
What makes a good talk?
Relevance for the audience, a clear structure and stories that stay with people. Add to that a link to the context and role of the audience, activating questions, interactive elements, and clarity rather than effect. And the courage to ask an uncomfortable question instead of repeating familiar answers.
In which languages do you speak?
In English and German, on site or online. The interactive elements, polls and materials are available in both languages.
What occasions are the keynotes suited to?
Leadership conferences, strategy days, customer events, new-year kick-offs, association meetings and events in the public sector. The keynotes address people with leadership responsibility, from middle management to the executive board.
How far in advance should I ask?
Three to six months ahead is the norm, because the briefing, the tailoring and the technical check take time. Short-notice dates are sometimes possible — simply ask.
May the talk be recorded?
On request and by agreement. We clarify beforehand what the recording will be used for and how long it stays available. Photography during the event is of course fine.