Tech Leadership: workshops and programs

Leading where people and technology merge

Our practical programs for executives and professionals

New technologies not only change leadership, but also bring with them new dynamics, speed and ambiguity. Decisions have to be made under uncertainty, people and technologies have to be orchestrated sensibly.
Today, managers must combine technological expertise with humanity and shape continuous change - instead of just managing one-off changes.

Our solution: learning and growing at the intersection of human & technology

We enable you to master the paradox of modern leadership: combining technological precision with human empathy.
Our programs show you how to experiment with AI, clarify ethical issues, lead teams with psychological safety and bridge the gap between data and people.

Find out more about our formats in an informal consultation:

info-pdt@hpi.de

Hosted by HPI d-school in cooperation with the Hasso Plattner Institute

Why HPI d-school?

At the HPI d-school, we combine technological expertise with human-centered thinking to make executives and organizations fit for the future. As one of Europe's leading innovation centers, we empower executives, teams and organizations to boldly and responsibly shape the opportunities of digitalization and AI. With over 15 years of experience in teaching Design Thinking and modern innovation methods, we offer practical, inspiring learning experiences that promote creativity, agility and entrepreneurial action.

Our workshops and programs are characterized by interdisciplinary collaboration, international perspectives and immediately applicable tools - so that you can master the complex challenges at the intersection of people and technology with confidence.

At a glance:

Leading in Design Thinking & human-centered innovation in Europe
International community of innovators & thought leaders
Tailor-made programs for individual & organizational challenges
Practical, agile & immediately implementable
Interdisciplinary teams & inspiring learning environment
Close connection between research, teaching & practice

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In summer, the terraces next to our workshop rooms are ideal for outdoor learning.
Warm-up on the campus
Warm-up on our outdoor area on Campus II
The HPI d-school buildings are located on Campus II of the Hasso Plattner Institute.

Our experts

Prof. Dr. Falk Uebernickel

Professor for Design Thinking and Innovation Research (external)

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Flavia Bleuel

Head of Professional Development

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Prof. Dr. Ralf Herbrich

Expert in artificial intelligence and sustainability

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Prof. Dr. Gerard de Melo

Head of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems Group

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Prof. Dr. Lothar H. Wieler

Chair Digital Global Public Health (HPI)

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Ralf Kluth

Expert for Cryptocurrencies and AI Technologies

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Dr. Selina Mayer

Teamlead Technologies and Leadership

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Dominik Krabbe

Manager Foresight, Strategy & Innovation

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Dr. phil. Andrea Rhinow

Program Lead Corporate Innovation

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Samuel Tschepe

Team Lead Design Thinking Programs

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Lucas Sauberschwarz

Head of the Center for Innovation at the SGMI Management Institute St. Gallen and CEO of the management consultancy venture.idea

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Lysander Weiß

Teaching Faculty HPI d-school Senior Research Fellow, Adjunct Professor and partner at the management consultancy venture.idea

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Riccardo Destratis

AI Consultant

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Adam Butz

Data Scientist & Consultant

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Our Customized Solutions Cases

Leadership in times of AI

Customized Solution

In this workshop, you'll explore the opportunities AI opens up for you and your team – and how to lead its implementation with strategic clarity and confidence.
- Artificial intelligence
- Leadership
- Professional Development
How a company turns its managers into visionary thought leaders

Customized Solution

The future begins in the mind - why future skills are crucial
- Professional Development
- Innovation

Open Tech leadership workshops and programs

AI and business

Workshop

We have combined our expertise to help you understand the potential of AI so that you can apply it to your business areas and successfully develop AI use cases.
- Artificial intelligence
- Leadership
Your experts

Tolga Buz Lead Coach AI (external)

Prof. Dr. Ralf Herbrich Expert in artificial intelligence and sustainability

Flavia Bleuel Head of Professional Development

Prof. Dr. Gerard de Melo Head of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems Group
Resilient strategy development

Workshop

Understand strategic agility and learn how to establish and apply the necessary dynamic skills in the organization.
- Agile transformation
- Innovation
- Leadership
Your experts

Lucas Sauberschwarz Head of the Center for Innovation at the SGMI Management Institute St. Gallen and CEO of the management consultancy venture.idea

Lysander Weiß Teaching Faculty HPI d-school Senior Research Fellow, Adjunct Professor and partner at the management consultancy venture.idea
Foresight-Driven Innovation

Workshop

Explore alternative futures and identify future-proof innovation opportunities – this is possible with the combination of strategic foresight and human-centered innovation.
- Leadership
- Innovation
Your experts

Dominik Krabbe Manager Foresight, Strategy & Innovation

Dr. Selina Mayer Teamlead Technologies and Leadership

Dr. phil. Andrea Rhinow Program Lead Corporate Innovation
Future Skill: Resilience

Workshop

Gain insights into crisis management and learn how to strengthen your creative resilience personally and organizationally. Experts show you how to stay creative and capable of acting in dynamic, complex situations.
- Leadership
Your experts

Prof. Dr. Lothar H. Wieler Chair Digital Global Public Health (HPI)

Dr. Esther-Maria Antao Scientific Lead, Digital Global Public Health (HPI)

Flavia Bleuel Head of Professional Development
How to deal with data - From data to business success

Workshop

We provide a comprehensive understanding of data infrastructure and data products, what possibilities they offer, how they can be used and how they represent the basic prerequisite for the successful use of AI.
- Artificial intelligence
- Digital transformation
- Digital upskilling
Your experts

Riccardo Destratis AI Consultant

Adam Butz Data Scientist & Consultant

Robin Mehra Design Strategist
Generative AI

Workshop

From understanding generative AI to prompt engineering, building advanced chatbots and AI agents, this workshop covers it all. Take your skills to the next level with practical, step-by-step guidance.
- Artificial intelligence
- Digital transformation
- Digital upskilling
Your expert

Ralf Kluth Expert for Cryptocurrencies and AI Technologies
Innovation Bootcamp: Human & AI

Workshop

The world is changing, and with it, the skills that really matter. Here, you will learn how to use AI in a targeted way to create innovative solutions that are creative, human, and effective.
- Artificial intelligence
- Design Thinking
- Leadership
- Innovation
Your experts

Samuel Tschepe Team Lead Design Thinking Programs

Abraham Taherivand Coach (external)

Bao Nguyen Coach (external)
Innovation management

Workshop

Discover how to measure the success of innovation projects. Learn about different management control systems and develop customized KPIs that capture the impact of your exploratory innovation activities.
- Leadership
- Innovation
Your expert

Dr. Selina Mayer Teamlead Technologies and Leadership
Innovation and agility – experience and leadership

Workshop

Agility fosters autonomous teams through shared decision-making power. In the workshop, you will learn how clarity, psychological safety, and learning systems strengthen your team's agility and innovation.
- Agile transformation
- Leadership
Your experts

Dr. phil. Andrea Rhinow Program Lead Corporate Innovation

Dr. Selina Mayer Teamlead Technologies and Leadership
Leading high performance teams

Workshop

Our expert, Hendrik Stachnau, leads a team of 70 sled dogs and constantly works to optimize their performance and team dynamics. In an online masterclass, Hendrik and Flavia show how these experiences can be applied to our work and leadership culture.
- Leadership
Your experts

Hendrik Stachnau Expert for emotional leadership and leading high performance teams

Flavia Bleuel Head of Professional Development
Level up your leadership: our management coaching

Workshop

Our leadership coaching offers personalized support for new job requirements, responsibilities, and management issues through leadership development, sparring, and strategic advice.
- Leadership
Your experts

Flavia Bleuel Head of Professional Development

Dr. Selina Mayer Teamlead Technologies and Leadership
Navigating uncertainty: your compass in leadership

Workshop

In this two-day workshop, you will use virtual reality to reflect on your leadership behavior under pressure, discover strengths and "blind spots," and develop your personal leadership style in a targeted way.
- Leadership
Your experts

Flavia Bleuel Head of Professional Development

Dr. Selina Mayer Teamlead Technologies and Leadership
Low-code / no-code

Workshop

Low-code/no-code platforms accelerate software development and promote innovation. This workshop shows how these platforms relieve the burden on IT departments, enable specialist departments to develop their apps and create space for system-relevant tasks.
- Innovation
- Digital transformation