HARBORS OF THE FUTURE
GM Value in a new Era
How Global Mobility
Anchors Value in the
New World of Work
This workshop helps Global Mobility professionals adapt to new mobility models, demonstrate measurable value and strengthen stakeholder influence. Through interactive work you will map new forms of mobility, develop data-based stories and position GM as a strategic function in your organisation. The workshop takes place in Hamburg’s harbour area near the Elbphilharmonie and ends with a networking session.
What You Get
This experiential learning workshop is designed to equip GM professionals with the skills to succeed in times of changing forms of mobility. From remote and hybrid work to short-term and project-based moves, GM is evolving. By rethinking traditional assignment models, participants will uncover practical ways to adapt and ensure mobility remains relevant in the new world of work.
At the same time, the sessions emphasise demonstrating value. Participants will learn how to connect mobility initiatives to organisational performance, talent outcomes, and ROI. This ensures GM is recognised not just for moving people, but for driving measurable business success.
Finally, the workshop builds confidence in stakeholder connection and influence. By turning complex insights into compelling stories, participants will be able to win support, build trust, and position GM as a forward-looking partner that anchors value in an evolving workforce landscape.
The benefits you get
Efficiency Gain
Streamline your Global Mobility processes and approach, saving time and effort in your daily responsibilities.
Increased Visibility
Gain recognition by aligning your efforts with key business goals, making your contributions more visible.
Adaptability
Equip yourself with the skills to adapt quickly to changes in the Global Mobility landscape and make best use of the upcoming trends.
Career Advancement
Boost your professional growth by acquiring skills that position you as a leader in your field. When you drive organizational success, you succeed as well.
Strategic Impact
Enhance your confidence and ability to influence organizational strategy and decision-making within Global Mobility.
Actionable Plans
Leave with a clear roadmap and actionable steps tailored to your professional context. Remove the guesswork from the next steps and derive a solid plan.
Leadership Skills
Enhance your leadership abilities and learn to guide teams through strategic changes in order to best leverage the trends relevant for your organisation.
Problem-Solving Skills
Develop innovative solutions to complex Global Mobility challenges through guided, interactive exercises.
09.00
Welcome and Registration
09.30
Opening Remarks and Workshop Overview
10.00
Exploring new Mobility Models –
Interactive mapping and reflection session
11.00
Coffee Break
11.30
Value in Action – Data-to-Story sprint
exercise
12.30
Lunch
13.30
Envisioning the Future – Interactive, experiential
learning session
14.30
Coffee Break
15.30
Shaping Tomorrow’s Mobility – Insights from
research and future-playbook creation
16.30
Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
17.00
Networking and Informal Discussions
Snacks and open bar for further conversations, networking, and idea-sharing
*Agenda may be subject to changes in times and content of the sessions.
What Participants of Previous Workshops Say
“Taking time out of a busy schedule is so important and the Workshop was the right place to set personal goals for this year. My favourite activity was using PlaymobilPro and I strongly recommend trying this method if you haven’t done yet. Thank you all for this wonderful event. I am very much looking forward to the next Workshop.”
Sybille Schneider
Manager Global Mobility, Cognizant Technology
“The workshop “Charting the Future of Global Mobility” in January 2025 was truly a great event in an inspiring location with many fellow GM colleagues. Highly recommended!”
Dr. Jan Knocke
Global HR Business Partner, Balluff
“The workshop in Herzogenaurach was a great experience! The atmosphere was inspiring and collaborative, with a perfect balance of focus and creativity. I truly appreciated the interactive sessions, the academic input, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded Global Mobility professionals. The activities helped me think differently about my role and set clear, actionable goals. It was time well spent, and I left feeling energized and equipped with new strategies to drive impact in my organization!”
Justyna Truszkowska-Wadi
Senior Global Mobility Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim
The Venue
After landmark events in other world-class venues, such as Allianz Arena in Munich and the Empire State Building in New York, our Hamburg workshop takes place in one of the most striking locations in Europe: The Westin at Elbphilharmonie. Rising above the River Elbe and the historic Speicherstadt, this architectural icon is both a cultural beacon and a gateway to the world. Few places capture the blend of history, innovation, and global connectedness as powerfully as this venue.
Recognised internationally as a concert hall of breathtaking design and acoustics, the Elbphilharmonie has become a symbol of vision, precision, and excellence. Qualities that resonate directly with the challenges and opportunities facing Global Mobility today. Hosting our workshop within its inspiring walls underscores the link between tradition and transformation, reminding us that GM must honor its roots while boldly charting new futures.
The Westin Hamburg, seamlessly integrated into the Elbphilharmonie, offers state-of-the-art meeting facilities with stunning views over the port and city skyline. The unique atmosphere combines elegance with creativity, providing the ideal setting for dialogue, innovation, and practical outcomes. From the historic Speicherstadt warehouses to the bustling harbor right outside, every element of this venue reflects the spirit of movement, trade, and global exchange. It is the perfect backdrop for reimagining Global Mobility in the future of work. Truly an environment that will inspire, energize, and leave a lasting impression on every participant.
Your Workshop Facilitators
Stefan Remhof
Managing Partner People Mobility Alliance
For me, the real strength of Global Mobility lies in its ability to look ahead. Organisations cannot afford to simply react to change, they need to anticipate it, prepare for it, and model different scenarios before they arrive. That is where GM adds real strategic weight.
When we create plans that are grounded in data, insight, and foresight, we help leaders navigate uncertainty with confidence. Modelling the future of work is not an academic exercise; it is a practical necessity that allows companies to move talent effectively, manage costs, and remain agile in a volatile environment.
Together, we will explore how different forms of mobility may evolve, how value can be demonstrated under new conditions, and how professionals can build playbooks that stand the test of time. The goal is to move from vague ideas to concrete strategies — plans that guide organisations and give Global Mobility a voice at the decision-making table.
Benjamin Bader
Co-Founder MasteringGM®
Hamburg has always been a city of gateways: ships, people and ideas flowing in and out, shaping connections across the world. That spirit mirrors what Global Mobility stands for today – opening doors, connecting talent and helping organisations navigate constant change.
This workshop is a chance to rethink GM as a driver of value, not just a function that moves people from A to B. GM supports strategy, strengthens resilience and helps organisations thrive across borders. We will look at how new forms of mobility reshape our work and how to turn data and insights into clear stories that speak to leaders.
In Hamburg’s most iconic setting, we will work through these topics together. My goal is that every participant leaves with practical tools and renewed confidence to show why Global Mobility truly matters.
