Design leaders: alpine edition
Join the adventure as 30 UX leaders head to the Tyrolean Alps for 2.5 days of learning from international experts... and realizing sticky notes don’t stick to pine trees.
About this getaway
Further your career as a UX leader in an atmosphere that's as chill as it is inspiring and join design leaders - alpine edition. The meaningful retreat for (emerging) UX leaders in the heart of the Austrian mountains.
To empower you in discovering fresh solutions for your everyday challenges, we've crafted a program featuring:
Applicable & actionable input by experienced UX leaders
Relatable & personal facilitated conversations
Meaningful & hands-on focus sessions
We’ll make sure to make the most of our surroundings, where there’s plenty of opportunity to take part in guided (outdoor) activities, like hiking and yoga. Our wonderful hotel also has great indoor sports facilities as well as a spa area, all while offering stunning mountain views.
Coaches
Annemarie
Shrouder
Not some mysterious experiment.
Design leaders is back for its second round this year. We’ve been there, done that – and according to our participants, it was absolutely worth it.
Topics
Unlocking influence
Your title doesn’t make you a leader – how you show up does. Maybe you’re still shaping your leadership style. Maybe you’re ready to lead with more clarity and purpose. Reflect on what matters, define your leadership mindset and connect with others on the same path.
Navigating feedback
Feedback isn’t about pointing fingers. It’s about learning together. Done well, it creates clarity, connection and growth. Done poorly, it breaks trust. Explore how to give and receive feedback in ways that build trust – and handle the tension in between.
Resilient leadership
Leadership becomes especially important during uncertainty – in messy, unclear moments. When change hits, people look for steadiness, empathy and clarity. Practice how to show up when it counts, hold space for others and lead forward – even when the next step isn’t clear.
Quality, metrics & more
Join 1-on-1 coaching and group sessions to define your value through quality, measure UX in meaningful ways and communicate it with impact. Meet fellow UX leaders who share your challenges, all in a space that lets you breathe, away from the daily rush.
When & Where?
Kaiserlodge in Tyrol, Austria
All the magic happens at fantastic Hotel Kaiserlodge, nestled in the northern limestone Alps in the Eastern Alps. This place has it all, including a rooftop spa and pool. It's the ultimate spot to let your thoughts wander, get creative, and simply unwind. We can host a maximum of 30 attendees and it would be wonderful if you were one of them.
For who?
After talking to a whole bunch of new and more experienced UX leaders, we realised many of you have been facing the same questions:
How do I handle changing relationships with peers and stakeholders?
How can I proactively shape strategy and UX maturity, while juggling so many ad-hoc tasks and asks?
How can I redefine success, purpose and personal growth, now that my tasks have changed?
Do you work in UX in a leadership role and are you facing these challenges? Then this retreat is for you.
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