Felix Theurer

In our latest episode of The Influencers, Axel Kessler, Chief Privacy Officer at Siemens AG, shares fascinating insights on the intersection between data privacy, artificial intelligence and governance. Give it a listen! https://shorturl.at/Z2p89

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"Going to Gemba” ("Gehe an den Ort des Geschehens") is one of the most relevant principles for relentless improvement. For me it is also became essential part of my work routines - especially back again after the pandemic. Only if we meet and connect with real people, with real discussions and in real offices, we can get the full picture. With "Magenta Office" a new possibility to work abroad in the EU is available in DT since 2023. And this year, I decided to combine a wonderful trip to Valencia with working in the Offices of VTI abroad (DT IT Spain, powered by T-Systems). A special THANK YOU to my colleagues Sergei Holmeckis and Kirill Chernin who opened some doors and connected me to people on-site! Some thoughts I'd like to share, also on our way to New Work and Magenta Offices: - 💓Magenta “has many colors”, but you can always feel when you are entering a “Magenta Office” – equipment works, easy to connect on topics, openness of colleagues, cross-functional mindset ...  - 🌍A shift of location brings a perspective - new ideas, new inspiration and energy to go on - 🦸🏻‍♀️Local roles, people who take care on-site, are needed! These colleagues act cross-functional, have their ears an eyes on the pulse, have the best interest of employees at heart. But we need to LISTEN what is needed locally! - 📝Some creativity and small ideas make a difference – be it individual naming for conference rooms, small meeting areas, local communities – and these ideas do not necessarily cost a lot of money!  - „👋Connecting People“ is important – especially in times of transformation and Change #NewWork #NewWorkatVTI #transformationstartswithme #BestTeamintheIndustry Jan Meyer

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Playing games in the name of learning, icebreakers, and team-building activities. Should we do them? Should we not? If so, how? This came from my heart! https://lnkd.in/dRzuKbb4 #teambuilding #learning #games #training #learningandevelopment

Last week, my dear colleagues Susanne Adler and Marija Dejanova, posed an intriguing question: “Rolf, with #WorldBookDay approaching, have you considered sharing which book has left a deep impression on your life and nurtured your #Growthmindset?” Reflecting on their question, I realized that not just one, but at least three books have influenced my mindset and are absolutely worth sharing: Ian Kershaw – "To Hell and Back", a Christmas gift from my daughter, gripped me from the moment I opened it— it details the origins of the First World War, the horrific unfolding of events, and the suffering it inflicted across Western and Eastern Europe. It explores how the war's end, coupled with the Russian Communist Revolution and damaged German national pride, paved the way for the rise of the Nazis and even more catastrophic Second World War. What relation does this have to a "growth mindset"? None whatsoever. Instead, it showcases the dangers of a "closed mindset" - dogmatism, pettiness, egoism, fear, and a refusal to compromise. It serves as a poignant reminder and a call to action for anyone following today’s headlines. Walter Isaacson – “Steve Jobs”, more than just a biography, this book serves as a bible of management do's and don'ts as seen through the life of Steve Jobs. It reveals Jobs' flaws and missteps while illuminating how he emerged as one of the most, if not the most, successful leaders in business history. His leadership, often seen as embodying a "growth mindset," truly reflects a visionary's foresight, anticipating and even inventing future consumer needs. Even though I read the book more than eight years ago, I vividly remember each chapter, including his "reality distortion" attitude. Kazuo Ishiguro – “Klara and the Sun”: Currently on my bedside table, this novel begins with a slow burn but quickly builds into a compelling narrative. Told through the eyes of Klara, an Artificial Friend, designed to accompany children, the story explores her life with a terminally ill child whom she is meant to eventually replace. This narrative delves into the potential futures of AI and imagines how machines might one day embody a "growth mindset." Together, these three books offer a profound exploration of human history, the complexities of our nature, and the brilliance of our innovations. They paint a picture of a future where humanity may coexist with machines—not just as forms of AI, but as integral, artificial companions in our daily lives. Let me turn the question back to Susanne Adler, Marija Dejanova & other colleagues: Which book has left an indelible mark on your growth journey? Don't forget, we're also running a World Book Day challenge for all Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier and International Network & Service Unit employees, with a chance to win a special book bundle tailored to cultivate a growth mindset! Click here https://lnkd.in/eNB547DQ (internal link) to join our Book Challenge!

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