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 development and show how modern approaches can be successfully applied in practice.
Role-playing in Training
Role-plays have been used in communication training for decades to try out real-life challenges in a safe environment and develop skills. These usually take place either with voluntary participants in front of the group or several groups in parallel.
In the first case, the trainer can give direct feedback, in the second case more participants have the opportunity to practice. Not everyone loves role-playing, but overall it is an effective method for developing social skills.
However, the method also has disadvantages that can now be overcome by artificial intelligence: Trainers or even professional actresses don’t work for free. Training and application dates may be far apart, and by then much will have been forgotten.
Large Language Models
With the help of LLMs (Large Language Models), on the other hand, it is possible to train as often as required at a fraction of the cost shortly before real-life use. The ChatGPT 4.0 app offers well-functioning language input and output and can access extensive knowledge, such as the DISG model or the Harvard Principles of Negotiation.
Some trainers at MDI have been experimenting with it for a year now, and the participants are enthusiastic. We demonstrate a role play in front of the group, involve several participants, and then pass on the prompt used for self-practice.
AI in Various Management Systems
We have further developed the prompts so that the feedback from the AI is precisely aligned with the models taught in the seminar. In addition, the resistance intensity of the AI role-play partner has been optimized.
Anyone who would like to experience this in reality will have the opportunity to do so in the ARS seminar “Lateral Leadership” from 22.10. to 23.10. Further exciting role-playing functions are currently being developed.
Mag. Gunther Fürstberger
CEO | MDI Management Development International
Gunther Fürstberger is a management trainer, author and CEO of Metaforum and MDI – a global consulting company providing solutions for leadership development. His main interest is to make the world a better place through excellent leadership. He has worked for clients including ABB, Abbvie, Boehringer Ingelheim, DHL, Hornbach, PWC and Swarovski. His core competence is leadership in digital transformation. He gained his own leadership experience as HR Manager of McDonald’s Central Europe/Central Asia. At the age of 20 he already started working as a trainer.
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