Sparring Program, 2026-27 : Kick-off event (Class, Matchmaking, Talk, Interview)
NOTE: event for members or prospective members in Design Leadership Community
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Welcome, warm up & mingle (17:30-18)
Program Intro & Presentation (18-18:40)
Thomas Herrström & Jens Wedin
Matchmaking (18:40- )
Paus & mingle
“Value-driven growth”, Inspirational reflective talk - Stefan Moritz (19:00-19:15)
(Future-readiness expert, Keynote speaker)
“Playing it safe has a cost. While the US and China set the pace, Sweden risks becoming a fast follower. And following doesn’t create value. More importantly it won’t protect what we stand for. Stefan shows how organisations can stand tall and find their own way, moving from the smartest person in the room to the smartest room and eventually the smartest network. He draws on his work on hybrid intelligence and traces three levels, from augmentation to synergy to symphony. Along the way he shows the role design and innovation play in getting there. You’ll leave with three questions for your board and three for your own leadership.”
(Stefan: The Doodle Time Institute, Visiting professor at SDSI, Guest juror & mentor at SCAD, ex Head of innovation at Max Matthiessen, ex Sr Design Dirctor and Sr expert at McKinsey Design)
Interview - Martin Knobloch (19:20-19:40)
(Executive Sparring & Board Advisory) Martin brings international business and top management perspective. Interview and reflections on value-driven growth and leadership.
(Martin: ex CEO at Hultafors Group, ex CEO Northern Europe at BSH Home Appliance Group)
Q&A: (10min)
Avslut & mingel ( -20:30)
(* in case of high interest, we might shift address)
(** free of charge for members; there might be some additional admin-related cost during later events if it’s really necessary)
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Design Leadership Community
Sparring Program 2026-27
During 7 months (Dec-June) - Match with another leader and exchange experiences. Get inspiration, support & coaching to propel your leadership further.
(23 nov)
Kick-off event: Leadership class, Matchmaking, Reflective inspirational talk by Stefan Moritz, Interview with Martin Knobloch on top management perspective.
(Dec-Jan)
Sparring period 1 - With your leader match
(25 Jan)
Coaching event - Masterclass and Coaching - Chris McCann (Sr Leadership Coach, Forefront Consulting)
(Feb-May)
Sparring period 2 - With your leader match
(April)
Interdisciplinary inspirational event & Workshops (in the making)
(May)
Evaluation questionnaire (digital)
(June)
Wind-up event - Summary & evaluation, Lessons learned