Nicklas Pyrdol

Gen Z in the Workplace – How to attract and engage them

There are a lot of myths and stories about the current young generation, but what is actually true and proven facts about their motivations? And how do we as organizations, managers, HR and colleagues ensure that we understand how to understand, communicate and collaborate with them.

• What the key motivational drivers are for Gen Z.
• How to communicate to and with them to create engagement.
• What the similarities and differences are between Gen Z and other generations.
• How to create collaboration between Gen Z and other generations.

How to Foster a Culture of Accountability Through Leadership Commitment

In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, accountability stands tall as the backbone of success. With hybrid and remote work becoming the new normal and the organizational structures become more fluid, we need to trust each other to take on the responsibility of our individual goals, roles, and tasks. It’s the key that unlocks the potential for seamless collaboration and thriving in this dynamic professional era.

In this talk Nicklas will motivate you to foster a culture of accountability through:

• Being a cultural rolemodel as a manager.
• Clear communication, caring and consequences.
• Psychological Safety and trusting relations.
• Coaching and mentoring.

A winning culture comes from the top

Culture is everything and everything is culture. The way we all think, feel, talk, and act. The things we praise and the things we punish. The things we hang up on our walls and the things we hide in our closet. And culture is the driving force behind any successful team performance and organizational transformation. But even though culture lives in everyone, not everyone creates the culture.

Backed by research, theory, and practical examples Nicklas will talk about:

• Why the culture in a team and an organization is always created from the top.
• Why your values might be worthless.
• How your KPIs hurts your performance.

Engage your Employees!

It has never been more important to focus on employee engagement!

In a post-pandemic time, where the global workforce is going through the great resignation, companies need to know exactly how to engage, motivate and retain their employees.

The dynamics have shifted, and the call to action is clear: understanding the pulse of your workforce is not just a priority, but the cornerstone for sustained success in the evolving professional landscape.

Join renowned speaker Nicklas Pyrdol for a inspiring talk about how you can:

• Provide a strong sense of purpose.
• Promote a culture of self-leadership.
• Establish psychological safety.
• Implement a strength-based ideology.

Creating A High-Performance Team

How to build, sustain and motivate a team to become High-Performing is one of the most sought-after topics in the world, no matter the context. And it is clear why; The majority of work done today is in teams and the collaboration, communication, coordination and culture is pivotal for the team itself and the organization if goals are to be realized.

Based on his experience from elite sports and business, Nicklas will tell you:

• The 4 pillars of a High-Performance Team.
• How to increase Psychological Safety.
• What it means to have a Feedback Culture.
• Why Leadership is essential for team success.

Leaning in or Stepping Out – Learn how to thrive in discomfort

The human brain hates discomfort. It will activate our entire fight-flight-freeze system just to prevent discomfort from happening. That is why we come up with so many mental excuses to avoid any situation, where we might be challenged, physically, mentally, or socially. But avoiding discomfort is avoiding opportunities to grow, learn and succeed. Embracing discomfort becomes the gateway to unlocking our full potential.

Nicklas will talk about how to thrive in discomfort by:

• Learning how to lean in instead of stepping out.
• Embracing discomfort as growth potential.
• Increasing your self-awareness and accept the baggage you are carrying around.
• Clarifying your personal values and using them to stay true to yourself.

Attract and Spot Your Next Superstar!

Can you agree on the following:
Having the right people is the fastest way to get extraordinary results and to take your team, department and organization to the next level.

If you can, then you know, that Employer branding and recruitment are the most important disciplines to focus on in 2024. These aren’t just buzzwords; they’re the driving forces that’ll define your journey to the pinnacle of professional prowess. So, buckle up and get ready to make 2024 the year your team not only conquers but owns the game!

Nicklas will tell you:

• Why experience is a poor predictor for future job performance.
• The 3 best ways to assess how well a candidate will perform, thrive and fit in to the team.
• How to double the number of applicants.
• What the most succesful companies in the world does to attract candidates.
• He will force you to recognize the fact, that identifying and going all in on your or others’ strengths will not only accelerate performance, but it will also increase engagement, motivation, and a sense of belonging.

Future of Work – Motivation and Performance in The Modern Workplace

As the world undergoes a metamorphosis fueled by remote and hybrid work, the surge of AI and automation, and the relentless wave of globalization, organizations are at a crossroads. The compass guiding us is calibrated towards flexibility, autonomy, and diversity. These are the navigational stars in the new-age workplace. Adapting to this dynamic landscape is not just a choice; it’s an imperative for organizations looking to resonate with both current and future employees.

In this talk Nicklas will bring out research predicting future trends in the workplace and tell you:

• What the 12 key factors of employee motivation are and how to measure them.
• How to create a sense of purpose from front to back, top to bottom.
• When to use technology to increase employee motivation.
• Why the Modern Workplace is the exact opposite than the current workplace model.

The Start-Up Founder Team – Setting it for Success

Starting a company from scratch is one the funniest, toughest, and most developing experiences you can go through. If you have watched Dragons’ Den you’ve witnessed a lot of great people with great ideas, but how does one transition from a mere idea to a tangible product, from product to market fit, and finally, from fit to profit? Well one of the key factors are the founding team, their collaboration, and the culture they create.

Be inspired by scientific research and real-life examples when Nicklas tells you:

• What characteristics the successful founding teams have.
• How to assess and utilize the strengths and weaknesses of each founder.
• When to bring in a co-founder, partner or just employee number 1.
• Why the founding team needs to be cultural leaders as well as business leaders.

Diversity without Drama - Collaboration in Diverse Teams & Organizations

Even though research shows all the benefits of having diverse teams in both nationalities, professional experience and education, age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality etc. we are yet to talk openly about the challenges of diversity. Because the foundation of diversity is also a difference in worldviews, opinions, ways of working, communication style etc. So increased diversity can also mean an increase in conflict.

Let’s call it out – the path to increased diversity can be a rocky road, marked by conflicts stemming from these differences. But here’s the paradox: within this turbulence lies the potential for unprecedented innovation and growth. So, let’s not just acknowledge the challenges; let’s embrace them as the catalysts for transformation and progress that they truly are. After all, navigating these diverse waters is where the magic happens.

In this talk Nicklas talk about how you can strengthen collaboration in your diverse organization by:

• Talking less about the cultural differences and talk more about the mutual ambitions.
• Focusing on the human being and not the label.
• Learning how to lean into the discomfort instead of stepping out.
• Building a culture of Psychological Safety and Empathy.

Creating a Culture of Self-Leadership

In many modern workplaces we rely more and more on the individual employee to make independent decisions, drive their own results, and improve and innovate the product, service, or way of working.

Creating a culture of self-leadership is, however, not something you do over night. It takes time to adjust the mindset of both employees and managers to shift from the normal chain of command and organizational chart to one of empowerment, trust, and professional autonomy.

The destination is a workplace where self-leadership isn’t just a concept but a dynamic force propelling the organization towards continual growth and excellence.

In this talk Nicklas will guide you on strengthening your self-leadership culture by telling you:

• What the 4 core principles of self-leadership is.
• Why Self-leadership requires clear goals and roles.
• How to promote self-leadership behavior through as a manager.

Inclusive and unbiased recruitment

If your hiring process still revolves around screening resumes and cover letters, followed by a somewhat structured job interview, and you’re posting job openings in the same places and formats as always, chances are, you might be overlooking some extraordinary talents.

The professional landscape is evolving, and so should our approach to talent acquisition. Exceptional individuals often venture beyond traditional channels, bringing unique perspectives and skills that might go unnoticed in the routine hiring routine. It’s time to reassess and explore new avenues to tap into the wealth of diverse and exceptional talents waiting to make a difference in your organization. The future of talent acquisition lies in adapting to the changing dynamics of the professional world.

In this talk, Nicklas will tell you:

• How your unconscious bias makes you loose the best candidates.
• Why your entire Branding, Marketing, Screening and interviewing need a make-over.
• The 5 steps to building an inclusive recruitment process that ensures a bigger, better and more diverse candidate pool.