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High-quality educational resources

Here, you can find an extensive collection of our downloadable books and e-papers, providing insights into innovative training techniques and best practices for effective leadership. Here, you can find anything from learning transfer measures to fictional leadership novels. We demonstrate our leadership development approach to you while simultaneously enriching your work.

Download our Whitepaper:

international leadership development guid whitepaper by MDI

International Leadership Development - a Triathlon to Excellence

This whitepaper offers practical tips and examples to guide you in establishing international leadership development programs. Through real-life case studies, we help leaders navigate challenges, maintain momentum, and achieve peak performance – similar to a triathlon. The paper features 3 Case studies from AbbVie, RHI Magnesita, and Mondi. Available in English and German.

Download #1 - International Leadership Development

Our Books & Whitepapers

Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, enhance your skills, or stay updated with the latest leadership trends, our comprehensive library has something for everyone. Dive deep into a world of learning and professional growth!

In this book, you will learn how to persuade all stakeholders of your project and sustainably enhance their engagement. Discover how lateral leadership can become more effective and successful.

What you can expect from this guide:

  • THE 3P’s – Purpose, People & Performance.
  • Skills, methods & tools you need as a leader to successfully lead hybrid.
  • including hybrid experience reports from A1 Telekom Austria, MDI, UNIQA Group & Semperit AG Holding.
Guide: Hybrid Leadership
Download #2 - The 3 Success Factors (#9)

This whitepaper draws on the extensive experience of MDI consultants and leadership development experts who conduct over 1,500 trainings annually.

It offers differentiated insights into forward-looking high-impact L&D initiatives and includes best practices from Mondi Group, PORR AG, and Boehringer Ingelheim RCV. Available in German and English.

Whitepaper: High Impact Learning & Development
Download #3 - High Impact Learning & Development (#10)

Self-leadership is the foundation of a successful and happy life.

This book offers insights into harmonizing different aspects of life by balancing the four core functions—feeling, thinking, willing, and sensing. Available in German only.

Self Leadership book Gunther Fürstberger

What does modern leadership development look like?

This book introduces the five key characteristics of agile leadership development: self-responsibility, breaking patterns, and agility.

Learn about the competencies needed today, with a focus on self-organized learning for transformative results. German Language.

Agile Leadership Development book, German Edition

Training Materials​

DISC

DISC-Checklist for your Training

The DISC model is a practical tool designed to enhance communication and deepen your understanding of employees. This learning transfer offers a concise explanation of the DISC model and serves as a helpful guide for assessing colleagues and employees. Additionally, it provides valuable tips for effective communication with each of the four DISC personality types.

The Commitment Gameboard

The Commitment Game Board is the perfect tool for those who are accountable for the success of initiatives but lack hierarchical authority over some or all participants. It provides a clear overview of your team members’ stance towards you, their trust in you as a leader and in the initiative, and where actions are needed to increase their commitment and achieve your goals.

 

This tool is ideal for experts, staff position holders, employees in Research & Development, line managers, process owners, and product and project managers. It’s perfect for assessing the current status of a project before it begins, quickly preparing for meetings, continuously monitoring project progress, or collaborating on worksheets with your project partners.