Welcome Brave Leaders
The world of work is changing
We’ve seen the digital revolution transform how we operate, moving from paper and pencil to personal computers, and from snail mail to the interconnectedness of the internet. These advancements have laid the groundwork for the next seismic shift in knowledge work: the rise of AI-powered agents. Just as the steam engine revolutionized industry, these intelligent agents will fundamentally reshape how we work, ushering in a new era of productivity and potential. This platform is dedicated to exploring this exciting future, sharing best practices, and empowering leaders to navigate this transformative journey.
Welcome to the #FutureofWork. I was always looking for a place to find a best practice collection for Leaders how to change work to create the best organizations for people to live and work together. I have decided to create this collection myself. I hope that it will be a catalyst to change work in your context. You will find on this page the following topics:
- Foundations and Best Practices
- Innovation and Research
- Automation and Artificial Intelligence
Topics
Artificial Intelligence and HR
How AI-powered agents, generative tools, and intelligent automations are rewriting the employee lifecycle and boosting productivity.
Psychological Safety
Establishing high-trust environments where team members feel safe to speak up, share ideas, take risks, and learn from mistakes.
The HR Cycle
Optimizing talent management, from recruitment and onboarding through continuous development, engagement, and offboarding.
HR Operating Model
Designing agile HR organizations, shared service models, and business partnership structures that scale with growth.
Workforce Planning
Aligning business strategy with talent requirements to proactively build skills, manage capacity, and shape future talent pipelines.
High Performance Culture
Cultivating drive, alignment, clear feedback mechanisms, and rewarding contributions to sustain high performance over time.
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About Ansgar Ruhnau
Senior Director, People Business Partner, EMEA and APAC at Guidewire
He is passionate about building the best organization for people to live and work together. With the People Team at Guidewire he is shaping the future of work through automation and Artificial Intelligence.
Ansgar lives with his wife and two daughters in Germany. When not working, you may find him outdoors with the family or training for his next triathlon.