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Changing the World with Hybrid Leadership

Changing the World with Hybrid Leadership

by Peter Grabuschnig | Mar 14, 2024 | eLearning, Impuls series, Leadership Tips | 0 comments

Changing the World with Hybrid Leadership

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Changing the World with Hybrid Leadership

In his new Rise Course, our trainer and partner Peter Grabuschnig shares all his knowledge on Hybrid Leadership. It offers a reflective look at your leadership behavior in times of new work, work location, and increasing flexibility.

In this blog article, we will introduce you to the overall course and give you a few basic concepts that will be dealt with. Enjoy reading!

The Three Ps

The topic is explored from three different angles: the Purpose-People-Performance (3Ps) model developed by MDI. The course will provide theoretical knowledge and practical tips and tools that you can implement directly into your day-to-day work as a leader.

Purpose – We will look at why hybrid leadership is important and why it is not just a new buzzword.

People – We work and reflect on organizational and interpersonal issues. 

Performance – We will evaluate what constitutes performance and how we can better measure performance in the hybrid day-to-day.

What will be covered?

  • The impact of the flexibilization of the working world on leaders
  • Why it is no longer possible to avoid a hybrid working world and how to make the most out of it
  • How to organize your team efficiently in the new environment
  • How to deal with different life realities and personalities
  • How to conduct difficult conversations and what is important in hybrid conflicts
  • Which role do diversity and inclusion play in the hybrid context
  • What you need to foster innovation in the team
  • What you need to achieve high performance in the team
  • How to measure and push performance despite a hybrid setup

Modules

The course is modular. So you can view it entirely, or just focus on areas that are particularly relevant for you. The first module “Purpose” is recommended to be viewed in its entirety.

Goal

The goal is not to reinvent leadership, but to question and reflect on one’s leadership in the hybrid context and to get new impulses and ideas on how to lead oneself and the team in the new context of a hybrid workplace.

We are very excited to experience this new adventure with you and delve more into the complex and exciting world of hybrid leadership! You can contact us if you are interested in this Rise course or follow along on our blog, where we will share a few snippets of the course as well.

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Peter Grabuschnig

Peter Grabuschnig

Trainer, Coach & MDI Partner

Peter is a partner and trainer at MDI, advising major international corporations on implementing hybrid work policies and building a hybrid work and leadership culture.

He is considered an expert in training design. With his Webinar Guru Framework he has developed a tool that helps to design training content for successful and activating virtual learning.

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3 Highlights of HR and Learning Technologies 2023

3 Highlights of HR and Learning Technologies 2023

by Nicole Wessely | Jun 26, 2023 | Digital Transformation, eLearning | 0 comments

“The Future of Learning in London:

3 Highlights of the HR & Learning Technologies 2023″

The Learning Technology 2023 in London was a groundbreaking event that showcased the latest developments in learning and technology. The event attracted a wide range of diverse vendors who wowed the attendees with innovative solutions.

In this blog post, we take a quick look at the exciting experiences and trends we witnessed at the conference. 

AI & LMS

This fair was the perfect place to experience the latest trends and technologies. One of the biggest trends at the show was the integration of artificial intelligence and chatbots into LMS platforms.

Many vendors showed how AI and chatbots can be used to create personalized learning content and improve interaction with learners. Particularly impressive were the vendors that had integrated Chat GPT, which made communication with participants more natural and intuitive.

Find out more about this:
https://www.goodhabitz.com/de-at
https://www.coachvici.com/

Gamification: cartoon characters in e-learnings

Another interesting variation was the use of comic characters in e-learning. These characters can be used via gamification to make complex learning content easier to understand and to create a pleasant learning atmosphere.

Some providers have even started to offer customizable courses that allow participants to upload their own learning content and create their own courses.

Learn more about this:
https://www.iamlearningcontent.com/

 

Robot Learning Technologies 2023

Lifelike robot used for advertisement during the fair

Virtual Reality

Another area that had a strong presence at the show was virtual reality technology. Vendors showed how to offer their platforms and support to shoot and create VR videos.

While some vendors offered VR games, others focused on helping participants create their own VR experiences.

More about this:
www.virti.com
https://aruvr.com/

Colorful & Promising

All in all, Learning Technology 2023 in London was a resounding success. One of the highlights of the show was the offbeat advertising used by some of the vendors to grab the attention of the visitors.

Beer taps, sushi, stormtroopers from Star Wars, stuffed animals, and even lifelike robots (as you can see above) were used to increase interaction. Some vendors also offered live demonstrations of their products, showcasing the power and capabilities of their technologies.

The future of learning has already dawned

Virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and gamification are just some of the innovations that will revolutionize the way we learn. The variety of vendors and technologies presented at the show showed that the future of learning and education is very promising.

The show offered a glimpse into the latest trends and developments in learning technology and was a must-attend event for anyone interested in this topic.

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How to maintain attention in online meetings

by Peter Grabuschnig | Jan 10, 2023 | Best Practice, Leadership Tips, learning effectiveness | 0 comments

Read this article to find out how you can get everyone to listen to you in online meetings and what you need to keep in mind in a hybrid setting.

How to maintain attention in online meetings

You know it – sometimes you are leading an online meeting and you get the feeling that the participants do not pay enough attention to you. Even if the topics discussed seem exciting to you, it is sometimes simply not possible to keep everyone on the ball. Read this article to find out how you can get everyone to listen to you in online meetings and what you need to keep in mind in a hybrid setting.

The beginning is everything

The very start of the meeting is important. In a virtual context, we often lack “arriving in the room.” That makes it more important to pave the way for a pleasant start: make brief small talk and ask how people are doing. This can often be enough before jumping right into the topic. Activation methods, which you should use thoughtfully and appropriately, have a further influence on attention.

Clarifying expectations

It is also important to clarify the expectations of the meeting and its process right from the start. If you want people to listen and participate, you should make this clear from the beginning and mention that the meeting will not be a frontal lecture. Then your participants can prepare themselves. You should always avoid monologues – keep your participants active, let them talk and discuss, contribute actively. This way you will have their full attention right from the start.

Activation tools

To activate people, you can use simple techniques that also work well in face-to-face meetings. Ask lots of questions – These can be short chat questions that you address directly to individuals to get their attention. They can also be rhetorical questions that encourage participants to think. Short surveys using tools such as Slido or Mentimeter, as well as scale questions (e.g. from 1-10) also work very well.

Observe the energy Level

People love to self-assess. This can be a question about a specific topic, but it can also be a question about the energy level after some time in the meeting to decide if it needs a break. Break-out sessions create interaction and get quieter participants to become active. Make sure you have the right group size (never assign less than 3 and more than 5 participants to one team).

Also, try to make the content as interesting as possible. Think about what is appropriate for your audience and use storytelling to bring your facts and figures to life. Relevant examples will help you relate to your target audience. Dale Carnegie said nearly 100 years ago, “Talk to people about themselves and they’ll listen to you for hours.”

How to keep everyone in mind

As a facilitator, you should always keep an eye on the group, proactively address quieter participants, and cut frequent talkers short to the extent appropriate. For larger groups, you should work online with the “raise your hand” function. This allows you to keep a list of speakers and always see whose turn it is next. In addition, activate the view of the participants to always see all names and try to actively address people whose camera image you do not see. Otherwise you tend to address only the people you see in front of you.

Attention keeping in hybrid mode

Hybrid meetings bring additional challenges. The most important thing is not to forget the online participants. It’s best to have a separate screen for the video overview that everyone can see. In addition, practice has shown that an extra moderator on site for the virtual session is very beneficial. This can also simply be someone from the group who puts on the hat to look after the participants. In most cases, the overall quality of the meeting will suffer if you’re running the meeting and managing the virtual participants on the side.

As you can see, it is definitely possible to make your online meeting so exciting that your participants want to listen to you. Try out some of the tools next time!

Peter Grabuschnig

Peter Grabuschnig

Trainer, Coach & MDI Partner

Peter is a partner and trainer at MDI, advising major international corporations on implementing hybrid work policies and building a hybrid work and leadership culture.

He is considered an expert in training design. With his Webinar Guru Framework he has developed a tool that helps to design training content for successful and activating virtual learning.

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by Aline Deporter | Sep 20, 2022 | Best Practice, Leadership Tips, MDI Inside | 0 comments

Third Workplace – A plea for more flexibility

And here I am, sitting in Croatia, on the decked patio, at the dining table with my work laptop and a sleeping cat – that came with the all-inclusive holiday home ?

Work from Anywhere

Spontaneously I decided in the morning to have a “Work from Anywhere” day instead of my current holiday day – because the weather is not looking inviting. Instead, I put my holiday day on next Monday. With bright sunshine, a day at the beach is simply more fun and the relaxation factor is much higher.

Transparent communication

Luckily, our CEO feels the same way – one WhatsApp message later, the plan is set. Partner and holiday companions have flown out, so the necessary rest is guaranteed. Let’s get started!

I immediately informed our team via Microsoft Teams message @all – about the changes in my availability. When you are not visibly on site, transparent communication is all the more important. Some team members quickly took the opportunity to clarify urgent issues with me.

About Aline

Aline joined MDI in 2020 as a Marketing Manager with over 10 years of B2B marketing experience. She is primarily responsible for the overall coordinated organisation of MDI’s advertising activities and the management of marketing projects. This includes, among others, the MDI Business Unit SDI as well as Leadership Horizon and personalist.at. Aline is a strong marketing all-rounder with a passion for leadership development, digital transformation and event organisation.

In this article, Aline shares her personal experiences and some “Third Place Working” learnings.

What do I need to work effectively from anywhere?

  • A good internet connection (this is probably not a big surprise). It’s best to clarify the internet performance again by phone or email directly before you go on holiday
  • Shade when working outdoors. That way the laptop screen is not blinding
  • An extension cable (sounds trivial, but this way you can really work from anywhere)
  • If you have the possibility of renting a holiday home/hotel room with a furnished workstation or at least a PC screen, it’s even better
  • Think of enough screen breaks
  • A certain time structure and work packages with breaks
  • Water, coffee, refreshments of choice

Get to know your own working style

Personally, fewer distractions are better for me. By that I mean children, family, friends, etc. In other words, people who are not working with me at the same time. Because I am definitely a “people person”. If other people who are not working talk to me frequently, I get distracted more quickly.

So my tip here would be: get to know your own working style. I am very creative, for example, in moving forms of transport (plane, train, bus, car, etc.) or when things are happening passively around me (coffee, park, waiting room, etc.).

It shouldn’t be too quiet for me. I love music in the background and vary the style of music according to the motivation I need (chill out always works, classical music helps me to concentrate, 90s songs motivate me and encourage me to sing along loudly).

It’s also good to have several seating options so that you can remain at least somewhat ergonomic. A pool to cool down and get some exercise in between is of course a big plus. But a yoga mat or a short walk will also do.

Pro Tip – Coworking Spaces:

If there is little/no opportunity to work quietly or more ergonomically, look for co-working spaces (with daily or weekly rates) in your area. There are now an increasing number of them. Apart from the better quality of work, you can network during breaks and make new, exciting contacts.

In my area, currently Pula, there is for example the Club Kotac with free admission, air conditioned, fast internet (30/20 Mbit/s), 10-18h Mon – Fri. A great alternative!

Currently, however, I don’t want to abandon the cat, so I’ll stay ? .

There are already some search tools to help you with your quest here:

  • coworker.com
  • coworkbooking.com
  • heydesk.com
  • instantoffices.com
  • desksnear.me
  • coworkingnomads.com

Flexibility as a motivating factor for work?

Employer Attractiveness – Trends and Tendencies

By coincidence, the new issue of Personalmanager is lying next to me at the moment. The main theme of the issue is “Employer Attractiveness”.

So, what makes an employer attractive to me?

I don’t have to think about that at all: definitely high flexibility, personal responsibility, fair compensation as well as opportunities for further development, the team and the common purpose. If you look at the latest surveys on this topic, then I am not alone in this.

Needs of Gen Z & Millenials

Deloitte surveyed 23,000 Gen Z’s and Millennials about their workplace experience. The strongest topics communicated were purpose & financial security. Due to the current global situation, both generations are worried and uncertain. This has an impact on loyalty. Almost 40% (Generation Z) want to leave their job in the next 2 years.

As an employer, you should take a closer look here. Flexible working hours & locations, purpose as well as fair remuneration should be at the top of the list of must-haves.

The Hybrid Work Concept

We at MDI have been embracing the hybrid work concept, also known as the synchronous hybrid model, for some time now. Our team likes to work this way and, according to a study by Cisco, it is also very popular with other employees.

Specifically, this means a mixture of office, home office and third workplace (on the road). MDI’s hybrid work concept currently includes 60% office, 40% home office and 3 weeks third workplace (e.g. workation). I combine one week of this with a week’s holiday in Croatia, for example. The other two weeks will be spent by two other MDI colleagues and me in Greece (Rhodes). This strengthens team bonds and increases the motivation to work on location.

Open and authentic corporate culture

Of course, the respective work concept has to fit the company. The larger, the more organisationally complex.

The right way will look different for every organisation. However, I think it is important to have a clear, open and authentic corporate culture.

Potential new employees should know exactly which working concept applies and which working modalities have to be dealt with. That way, they can get a clear picture of the future work in advance. As a company, this can also reduce the fluctuation rate.

Trust & Flexibility –
Third Workplace – A plea for more flexibility

I nevertheless plead (where possible) for more flexibility. As an organisation and/or leader, have the courage to trust – because flexibility boosts mutual trust.

In my opinion, employees should be given the highest possible flexibility in order to even be able to fulfil their role as a strong and reliable member of the team.

From my own experience, I can report that this increases motivation and loyalty immensely. And sometimes all it takes is a simple WhatsApp message …

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by Anja Franzmeyer | Aug 22, 2022 | Best Practice, MDI Inside | 0 comments

Third Workplace: Can you really work from anywhere?

You don’t need a crystal ball to know one thing: The future world of work is flexible!

Whether home office, workation, third workplace or work from anywhere:

As a company today, you have to be willing to experiment and remain open to trying new things. At MDI, we always strive to maximize our team development and the possibilities of hybrid working! That’s why in spring 2022, we introduced the possibility of 3 weeks of workation / third place working for the entire MDI team. 

How this has been managed so far and whether you can really work from anywhere is discussed by Anja, one of our project managers:

About Anja

Since December 2021, Anja has been successfully working as a project manager at MDI. She ensures the smooth running and organization of a variety of international leadership trainings.

Anja is a true world explorer #globetrotter. She loves to travel and most of the time she even does it on her own. Culinary and culture are at the top of her list of preferences. She also photographs and documents her experiences on Instagram.

Experience Review:

Work from anywhere: Can you really work from anywhere?

Office, home office, third place working – there are more and more options that companies can offer their employees to pursue their work. For many, like me, being able to work from the home office is still a privilege. Also, having the freedom to work from anywhere in the world is nothing short of a miracle – provided the internet connection holds up.

Where is your Comfort Zone?

Even though I appreciate the possibility to work from home, I tend to go to the office – a clear separation between work and private life, a wonderful team and the possibility to talk to others personally – even about private things – lure me there every day and sweeten my workday. All the more surprising was my own reaction when I got the opportunity for Workation – excitement!

Workation – but from where?

As soon as the opportunity was communicated to us – the team – I started making plans with my friends who live abroad. Especially with longer distances it is more difficult to visit for a weekend or to take time off at the same time. With the possibility of Third Place Working, we could continue to pursue our work, but enjoy the end of the day and weekends together – just like before.

Reality Check – Third Workplace
Can you really work from anywhere?

A perfect plan, right? But before I dare to try Workation outside of Austria, I did a trial run and nestled myself in my family’s home in Upper Austria for a few days to work. My sister and I have done home office together before and it worked out wonderfully.

This time, however, I was on my own and it turned out to be quite a bit more difficult to maintain the boundaries that had been set up with respect to those who were not at work. It turned out to be very tempting to go down to the garden or stop by for a coffee after all.

My experience

As much as I enjoyed being with my family for a few days, I found for me that I can concentrate better when I work together with others – location independent.

Note: Third Place Working is not possible for every position in a company, so offering Workation adds a bit more planning for the individual and the possibility of an imbalance in the team.

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AI in Leadership in 2025: Impressions from Leadership Horizon You want to listen to this article? You can find an AI-generated version here: AI in Leadership in 2025: Impressions from Leadership Horizon Christoph wrote this article for his print magazine, Magazin...
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MDI’s Leadership Lab: Unlocking the Future of Leadership Training

by Florian Biedermann | 25. March 2025 | Leadership and AI, Leadership in the digital transformation, MDI Inside | 0 Comments

MDI's Leadership Lab: Unlocking the Future of Leadership Training Would you like to listen to this article?  Click here to access our AI-generated audio version! Have fun listening ;)MDI's Leadership Lab: Unlocking the Future of Leadership Training The world of...
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No Success Without Diversity: Why It Matters

by ARS Academy, MDI | 5. February 2025 | Best Practice, Leadership and AI, Leadership Tips | 0 Comments

No Success without Diversity: Why it Matters Do you prefer to listen to this article? Click below to access our AI-generated audio version! No Success without Diversity: Why it Matters The world of work is facing major challenges – from economic uncertainty and the...
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Challenges and Solutions for Leadership in 2025

by MDI & ARS Academy | 14. January 2025 | Best Practice, Leadership in the digital transformation, Leadership Tips | 0 Comments

Challenges and Solutions for Leadership in 2025 Do you prefer to listen to this article? Click below to access our AI-generated audio version!Leadership challenges and solutions in 2025 In an increasingly complex and uncertain world, companies and their leaders face...
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Self-Leadership: Harnessing the Power Within

by Meike Hinnenberg | 17. December 2024 | Best Practice, Leadership Tips, Short Knowledge Bits | 0 Comments

Self-Leadership: Harnessing the Power Within Do you prefer to listen to this article? Click below to access our AI-generated audio version!Self-Leadership: Harnessing the Power Within In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, we often lack control over external...
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The Right Questions at The Right Time – Thinking From Within!

by Marcin Swierkocki | 9. December 2024 | Leadership Tips, MDI Inside, Training Insights | 0 Comments

The Right Questions at The Right Time – Thinking From Within! Do you prefer to listen to this article? Click below to access our AI-generated audio version!The Right Questions at the Right Time – Thinking From Within! It is not easy to find oneself in a world based on...
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Efficiency with AI in Leadership Development

by Gunther Fürstberger | 31. October 2024 | Best Practice, Leadership and AI, MDI Inside | 0 Comments

Efficiency with AI in Leadership Development Do you prefer to listen to this article? Click below to access our AI-generated audio version!Efficiency with AI in Leadership Development Perhaps the first AI hype is already over, but it paves the way for a more realistic...
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Step by Step to Success with AI-Powered Solutions

by Marina Begic | 31. October 2024 | Best Practice, Digital Transformation, Leadership and AI | 0 Comments

Step by Step to Success with AI-supported Solutions Do you prefer to listen to this article? Click below to access our AI-generated audio version!Step by Step to Success with AI-supported Solutions A successful AI transformation in human resources development does not...
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The ARS Seminar: Lateral Leadership and AI Role-Playing

by Gunther Fürstberger | 23. August 2024 | Digital Transformation, Leadership in the digital transformation, MDI Inside | 0 Comments

The ARS Seminar: Lateral Leadership and AI Role-Playing Immerse yourself in the world of lateral leadership with us and experience realistic role-playing with state-of-the-art AI technology! These methods bring a breath of fresh air to the world of leadership...
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