Posts by Samuel Mueller
What a Sculptor and a Park Ranger Taught Me About Learning
An over-prepared room limits learning. But what happens when we remove structure — and, instead, create space?
Read MoreWhere Learning Should Lead in 2026: Learning as a Force for Connection
Many started this year with a different outlook on what the future might hold – including our VP Brand & Innovation at WDHB, Samuel Mueller, who reflects on whether leadership development needs to be redefined for 2026.
Read MoreBeyond the Signature: Designing Spaces for Learning and Growth – Together
Learning Expeditions are our signature. But for organizations like Baker Hughes, L’Oréal, and Swiss Life, we’re also the partner they call to reimagine their leadership strategy, architect year-long journeys, or transform a high-stakes gathering into a moment that actually matters.
Read MoreCIFS Toolkit for Applied Strategic Foresight
Developed by our partners at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS), the CIFS Toolkit for Applied Strategic Foresight offers a strong introduction to the concept of strategic foresight.
Read MoreThe Crucial Role of the Facilitator in a Learning Experience
Written by Samuel Mueller Recently, I facilitated a public learning experience in London called “Learning from the Unexpected,” which leveraged activities from our music-based Encore Leadership Experience. Some participants arrived a little bit late, and while we did have a buffer, our time for the opening segment was limited. I had already toyed with the…
Read MoreA Video from Kingfisher’s Learning Expedition
In San Francisco and Seattle, Kingfisher explored how to sense signals in the market and communities in order to power future growth.
Read MoreWhat a Planetarium Teaches Us about Learning
They came to me as I was whisked through space: Three similarities between a visit to the Planetarium and taking part in an experiential learning program. Those acquainted with me might know that I have a passion for choral music. I sing in two choirs. One is a chamber choir dedicated to sacred music from…
Read MoreWDHB in 2020
What have we learned in these challenging few months? In our work, we speak of developing leaders’ toolset, skillset and mindset. Now is the time to use every trick in the book! With analysis and ideas about the corona and post-corona world aplenty, we tend to soak up information and triggers from outside, but engaging…
Read MoreHow to Lead if Everyone is Out of Office
The latest turmoil around Coronavirus has left organizations across the world ready to make part of their workforce – temporarily – remote. In this white paper, we will explore what the Out Of Office era means for us at work, at home, and what will continue to drive and enable it. We will also explore…
Read MoreReinventing the Model is Everyone’s Business
Business Model Change is what turns technological advancement into disruption. It should be up for discussion and analysis at every level of the organization. In September, the Harvard Business Review crowned the “The Top 20 Business Transformations of the Last Decades”, with companies like Netflix, Adobe, Amazon taking top spots. It featured glowing reviews for…
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