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Institute for Leadership Culture in the Digital Age

Institute for Leadership Culture in the Digital Age

The Institute for Leadership Culture in the Digital Age (IFIDZ) researches and promotes leadership and management culture in the age of digitalization. It analyzes and defines the new challenges that leaders face today. Based on this, the institute develops tools to cope with these challenges and sustainably enhance digital as well as leadership maturity.

Reimagining leadership. Empowering people. Shaping the future.

With Alpha Intelligence, we develop leaders who will be needed tomorrow - not just on paper, but in real life. For a future that demands more than knowledge: courage, values, and the ability to effectively deal with uncertainty.

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Podcast Cover Digital is Irrelevant by Barbara Liebermeister
Podcast Cover Digital is Irrelevant by Barbara Liebermeister
Podcast Cover Digital is Irrelevant by Barbara Liebermeister

28.01.2026

Work at the limit? Or finally at the beginning of something new?

Barbara speaks in this episode with Dr. David Bausch about his new book The End of the World of Work as We Knew It - and agrees: It is not the technology that turns our world of work upside down, but the human being himself.

People are talking with empty speech bubbles.
People are talking with empty speech bubbles.
People are talking with empty speech bubbles.

18.01.2026

Why just leaders need coaching

Why technical expertise alone is no longer sufficient today: Business coaching supports executives in effectively dealing with pressure, complexity, and change.

Book cover Alpha Intelligence
Book cover Alpha Intelligence
Book cover Alpha Intelligence

04.08.2025

Leading with Alpha Intelligence – the current book

Barbara Liebermeister describes why classic leadership skills quickly reach their limits today. And how the 5 Alpha Intelligences help to make clearer decisions, lead more humanely, and remain effective in complex times.

Our Service

The IFIDZ supports executives and companies in mastering the challenges of digital transformation – with a tailored offering of training, studies, and consulting services. Our work is based on current research findings on leadership in the digital age and aims to sustainably strengthen future-relevant structures, competencies, and skills.

TOPICS

Leadership in Digital Transformation

The IFIDZ shows what is important in modern leadership - scientifically grounded, practice-oriented, and immediately applicable.

AI & Leadership redefined

How artificial intelligence is changing leadership roles – insights from research and practice.

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AI & Leadership redefined

How artificial intelligence is changing leadership roles – insights from research and practice.

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AI & Leadership redefined

How artificial intelligence is changing leadership roles – insights from research and practice.

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Strengthening tolerance for ambiguity

Lead confidently despite uncertainty – respond to complexity with greater calm.

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Strengthening tolerance for ambiguity

Lead confidently despite uncertainty – respond to complexity with greater calm.

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Strengthening tolerance for ambiguity

Lead confidently despite uncertainty – respond to complexity with greater calm.

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Virtual & hybrid team leadership

Whether remote or on-site – we show how leadership remains effective at a distance.

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Virtual & hybrid team leadership

Whether remote or on-site – we show how leadership remains effective at a distance.

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Virtual & hybrid team leadership

Whether remote or on-site – we show how leadership remains effective at a distance.

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Digital presence & accessibility

Make leadership visible – build trust, even without physical space.

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Digital presence & accessibility

Make leadership visible – build trust, even without physical space.

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Digital presence & accessibility

Make leadership visible – build trust, even without physical space.

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New Leadership for New Work

New work environments require new leadership approaches – we support the change.

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New Leadership for New Work

New work environments require new leadership approaches – we support the change.

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New Leadership for New Work

New work environments require new leadership approaches – we support the change.

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Effective feedback culture

Feedback that promotes development - practical, modern, and appreciative.

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Effective feedback culture

Feedback that promotes development - practical, modern, and appreciative.

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Effective feedback culture

Feedback that promotes development - practical, modern, and appreciative.

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Self-leadership & Clarity

Leading oneself well in order to lead others effectively – with focus and clarity in everyday life.

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Self-leadership & Clarity

Leading oneself well in order to lead others effectively – with focus and clarity in everyday life.

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Self-leadership & Clarity

Leading oneself well in order to lead others effectively – with focus and clarity in everyday life.

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Designing digital communication

Online meetings that connect – with psychological expertise for communication on equal terms.

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Designing digital communication

Online meetings that connect – with psychological expertise for communication on equal terms.

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Designing digital communication

Online meetings that connect – with psychological expertise for communication on equal terms.

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Studies & Research on Digital Change

In-depth insights from personal research – as a foundation for modern leadership.

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Studies & Research on Digital Change

In-depth insights from personal research – as a foundation for modern leadership.

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Studies & Research on Digital Change

In-depth insights from personal research – as a foundation for modern leadership.

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Latest from our blog

In our blog, we share current thoughts, practical tips, and scientifically grounded perspectives on leadership in the digital age. For those who want to shape leadership responsibilities with foresight.

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