Success Mindset

Two complementary takes on what actually decides whether AI delivers value in an organization. One on why role-based structures are the real enabler, the other on what happens to teams when AI starts resolving the tickets. Here's what's planned for the evening: 17:30 - 18:00 - Arrival and first drinks 18:00 - 18:45 - AI Value Creation Starts Beyond Technology by Ralf Günthner 18:45 - 19:30 - When the Bot Takes the Ticket: Keeping Teams Effective as AI Rewrites the Rules by Dagmar Muth 19:30 - 20:30 - Networking, Open Space & More drinks\* **AI Value Creation Starts Beyond Technology** Many companies are currently investing heavily in AI agents, copilots, and automation, yet the expected gains in productivity and innovation often fail to materialize. The reason is rarely technological, but structural: classic hierarchical organizational models are not designed to collaborate effectively with learning, adaptive systems. This keynote explains why role-based work is the decisive enabler for successful AI adoption. In role-based organizations, responsibilities are clearly defined, decision rights are decentralized, and collaboration is dynamically organized, exactly the conditions under which AI agents can deliver maximum value. Drawing on current research (including McKinsey, MIT CISR, and Harvard Business School) and practical examples from industry, mechanical engineering, and chemicals, the keynote shows how companies can combine AI agents with role-based structures to: * drastically shorten implementation timelines * increase acceptance and trust in AI * enable continuous optimization instead of one-off pilot projects * significantly improve the ROI of AI investments The core message: AI does not transform organizations, organizations determine whether AI creates impact. Those who invest today in role-based ways of working, shared leadership, and decentralized decision logic build the operational foundation to not only introduce AI, but scale it strategically. **Ralf Günthner** Ralf Günthner is a transformation expert, entrepreneur, and lecturer with over 25 years of experience in digital transformation, AI, IoT, and organizational development. In his keynotes, he shows why AI value creation does not emerge from algorithms, platforms, or tools, but from leadership, culture, decision-making logic, and effective collaboration. He combines deep technology expertise with systems thinking, neuroscience, and hands-on transformation work. As Co-CEO of Team-Factory GmbH, he supports companies in anchoring AI strategically, creating orientation, and delivering sustainable impact, beyond hype and technology fixation. **When the Bot Takes the Ticket: Keeping Teams Effective as AI Rewrites the Rules** AI agents are starting to resolve incidents, write code, and close tickets. That's great for throughput, but what happens to the humans in the team? Motivation, ownership, skill development, and psychological safety don't disappear as team development topics just because productivity metrics go up. In this talk, Dagmar Muth draws on her work with engineering and product teams navigating AI-driven transformation. She shares what it takes to make AI integration work for the whole team: how to preserve ownership and purpose, keep accountability clear, and build the patterns that distinguish teams that thrive from those that merely adapt. You'll leave with a clear mental model for thinking about team health in AI-augmented setups and concrete questions to bring back to your own team or organization. **Dagmar Muth** Dagmar Muth is a systemic organizational developer and agile coach with 20 years of experience guiding teams and companies through transformation. As a co-worker of pragmatic solutions ag in Zürich, she supports organizations in finding the right setup, processes, and culture to sustain performance from vision to go-live, increasingly in contexts shaped by AI. She works with cross-functional tech and product teams, coaches leaders, and lectures on agile project management at SIB. Her particular focus right now: how organizations integrate AI without losing what makes their teams actually work. Many thanks to our **sponsors**: * Catering Sponsor: **DevOpsDays Zürich** https://www.devopsdays.ch/ * Location Sponsor: **Digicomp** https://www.digicomp.ch/ \* contact us min. 3 days prior to the event if you prefer a vegan option.

**Thursday Night Football is back!** Our decade-long tradition of playing Thursday night games continues at **Turnhalle Lind Nord** in Winterthur! Open to all skill levels, newcomers, as well as regular players. The cost will be CHF 10 per game or there is the option to pay for the whole year. The attendance is limited to 12 players, if the meetup list is full then please join the waitlist as we regularly have people dropping out the day of the event. **Parking** There is no parking at Lind Nord, however there is paid parking at Museumplatz 3 or Kreuzstrasse 13, both of which are about 2 min walking distance **No-shows** We ask everyone to respect others who wish to play, and that means dropping out if you know that you won't play. You are responsible for keeping your RSVP up-to-date, not the organisers. Our no-show rules: * -No-shows will pay the regular fee for that game (even if they already paid for the season) plus the fees for those that were on the waitlist (so x times the regular fee). This way, the people in the waitlist will play a future game for free, as a small consolation present. * -No-shows might loose their place to those in the waitlist the next time they sign up when there is a waitlist * -No-show cutoff time is 2 hours before event start, to give others enough time to plan in advance. So even if you cancel after 18:30, if someone could not play because of you, you are still considered a no-show **IMPORTANT:** If its your first time please also send me a message for more details. If I do not hear from you to confirm this, you might be taken off the confirmed list to make room for regulars & prevent no-shows. If you are coming and using the changing facilities please arrive in time to do so. Cheers, Ömür

### ROLL THE DICE 🎲 Some nights are carefully planned. Others ask you to surrender to chance: A random encounter becomes a lifelong friendship. A missed train rewrites your future. One tiny decision sends your story spinning in a direction you never saw coming. On July 2, we celebrate coincidence, chaos, lucky accidents, bold risks, and the beautiful unpredictability of being human. Because sometimes, the best stories begin when you **[ROLL THE DICE.](https://zurichstorytellers.ch/events/roll-the-dice)** ### AN EVENING OF STORIES For our summer season finale, we’re inviting a handful of storytellers to take the stage with true stories inspired by twists of fate, unexpected turns, lucky accidents, and beautiful randomness. No competition. No open mic. Just an evening of curated stories to carry us into the summer break. ### EXPECT A LITTLE SUMMER MAGIC Think warm summer evening, folded-open windows, stories drifting into the park, and a few surprises along the way. We’ve prepared a couple of playful moments to bring strangers together, spark unexpected conversations, and add a little extra chance to the night. Come for the stories. Stay for the atmosphere. Leave with something you didn’t expect. **THE GAME PLAN** **19:00 –** Doors open (Grab your drink—it’s on us!) **19:30 –** Welcome + Crowd-Sourced Story Building Game **20:00 –** Curated Storyteller Spotlight (4 featured tellers!) **21:00 –** Announcements & Secret Experiments **21:15 –** ZST Anniversary Games with Laura **22:15 –** Celebrate together: music, drinks, connections, laughter and more human stories by the outdoor fires. **DETAILS:** **📍 Where:** jenseits IM VIADUKT, 8005 Zurich **📅 When:** Thursday, 02 July 2026 **🕖 Doors open: 19:00 ┃ Showtime: 19:30** **🎟️ Tickets:** CHF 25 (includes a free drink) via [EventFrog](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/theatre-stage/stage-event/roll-the-dice-zst-season-finale-7470556111122234526.html?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8IcXkWSVxhNGQYTGZo-tpSg78Un9JMAYl0dShK0EM4V-_-itql0Hyfkr2BIDA74eBHxhl_484-HiVmEho2A-U6Qj0CJQ&_hsmi=138365452&utm_content=138365452&utm_source=hs_email)[ ](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/theatre-stage/stage-event/storyslam-a-change-of-heart-7457430914768864060.html)or at the door **SAVE THE DATE:** **🗓️ Jul 2:** Summer Celebration; theme **Roll The Dice** **🗓️ Jul-Aug** Summer Pause **🗓️ Sept 24** StorySLAM Show - theme TBD by ZST Assoc. members

**Book your 1:1 before the group sessions fill up.** This is a 60-minute personal consultation with Mel Nikolic — designed to prepare you for the Claude & Aperol workshop series running in August. Whether you're job hunting, thinking about a career move, or just know your online presence is overdue an upgrade, this session gives you the clarity and direction to actually do something about it. *** **What we work on together:** Depending on which Claude & Aperol workshop you're joining, we'll focus on what matters most for you: **If you're joining "Land Your Next Job Using AI" (19. Aug):** We go through your CV together — not to reformat it, but to reposition it. We'll identify what's working, what's costing you interviews, and how to talk about your experience in a way that actually lands. You leave with a clear direction for your job search and a CV worth sending. **If you're joining "Build Your Personal Website" (31. Aug):** We work through your personal brand — your Why, your strengths, how you want to show up, and what you want your website to say about you. You leave with a clear brief that feeds directly into the group build session. **If you're joining both:** We cover the full picture. Career positioning, personal brand, and the story that connects them. *** **About Mel** Mel Nikolic is co-founder of Peakwell and has spent years at the intersection of psychology, marketing, and hiring — including sitting on the other side of the table for senior-level roles. She brings that perspective into every session: what actually makes someone stand out, and what gets them overlooked. *** **Practical details** 📅 Flexible dates in July & August: book directly via Calendly ⏱ 60 minutes, online (video call) 💶 Included in your Claude & Aperol workshop ticket Whether you're job hunting, thinking about a career move, or just know your online presence is overdue an upgrade, this session gives you the clarity and direction to actually do something about it. Depending on which Claude & Aperol workshop you're joining, we'll focus on what matters most for you: **If you're joining "Land Your Next Job Using AI" (19. Aug):** We go through your CV together — not to reformat it, but to reposition it. We'll identify what's working, what's costing you interviews, and how to talk about your experience in a way that actually lands. You leave with a clear direction for your job search and a CV worth sending. Make sure to book your ticket first: https://luma.com/9z8wvgad **If you're joining "Build Your Personal Website" (31. Aug):** We work through your personal brand: your Why, your strengths, how you want to show up, and what you want your website to say about you. You leave with a clear brief that feeds directly into the group build session. Make sure to book your ticket first: https://luma.com/fz5teyt6 **If you're joining both:** We cover the full picture. Career positioning, personal brand, and the story that connects them. *** **The Claude & Aperol workshops this session feeds into:** 🍹 Land Your Next Job Using AI — Wednesday 19. August, 17:30–20:30 → luma.com/9z8wvgad 🌐 Build Your Personal Website Using AI — Monday 31. August, 17:30–20:30 → luma.com/fz5teyt6 Spots are limited. If you haven't booked your workshop yet, do that first then book this coaching session.

Hello Capitalists! This event is the meetup's regular gathering. Normally the event will be at the Insider Bar on Löwenstrasse, very near to the train station. https://www.insiderbar.ch/ We will start at 19:00. Please be constructive in your discussions, do not criticise other people's strategies and be open minded to new ideas. We're looking forward to seeing new people as well as the regulars. Thanks a lot! Andy

# Entrepreneur Mastermind Zurich @ The Dolder Grand 📅 Date: July 4, 2026 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM 📍 Location: The Dolder Grand, Zurich Join ambitious entrepreneurs, founders, business owners, investors, and innovators for an exclusive Entrepreneur Mastermind at one of Zurich's most prestigious venues: The Dolder Grand. This event is designed for entrepreneurs who believe that great opportunities are created through meaningful connections and the exchange of ideas. Whether you are building a startup, scaling an existing business, exploring a new venture, or simply looking to connect with like-minded professionals, this mastermind offers a unique environment to expand your network and gain valuable insights. ### What to Expect • High-quality networking with entrepreneurs from diverse industries • Open discussions about business growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship • Exchange of experiences, strategies, and lessons learned • Opportunities to discover potential business partners and collaborators • Inspiration for new business ideas and ventures • A welcoming atmosphere for ambitious and growth-oriented individuals ### Who Should Attend? • Entrepreneurs and business owners • Startup founders and co-founders • Investors and business professionals • Freelancers and consultants • Anyone passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal growth Bring your ideas, your challenges, and your vision. You never know whether your next business partner, investor, client, or breakthrough idea will be sitting across the table. We look forward to connecting, learning, and growing together at The Dolder Grand. Let's build meaningful relationships and create new opportunities together. See you in Zurich!

Hello dear Challengers, if you wish to join the Limmat swim and strengthen your body, join me to that swim. I will give you a short introduction on the "why" you should do it and then you will tell me if you want to do it. I am a trained lifeguard (SLRG), I did also the Hypothermia Module and I am swimming in the cold since 2015. Take with you all the necessary to swim, flip/flop, safe buoy (something like the orange donut here below, if you have it) and a Thermos. https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/a/7/5/600_466843637.jpeg See you there! Massimo ps: Limmat temperature https://www.zh.ch/de/umwelt-tiere/wasser-gewaesser/messdaten/wassertemperaturen.html

Welcome to the Competitive Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Players are accepted into the session based on skill suitability. This session is for experienced players looking for quality games. Play is focused on doubles with a competitive mindset and consistent rallies. You should be comfortable smashing, return smashes and keeping up a moderate tempo throughout the session. New players and those who are new to badminton are welcome to join the PM Session (Open Level Play). Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

Welcome to the **Task-Buddies** event of the **Zürich Productivity Circle**, where we bring together like-minded individuals to work on personal goals and share the experience of growth in a supportive community. Maybe you are building a business or side hustle, studying for a course, learning a new (programming) language, figuring the tax system out, writing code, prose, or poetry, researching new stocks for your portfolio, tackling your German homework, or upskilling for your job. In all of these cases and more, this is the perfect space for you. In fact, productivity does not end there. Even if you just want to read a psychology book to resolve a personal struggle, sketch a mountain, listen to podcasts, organize your week, respond to unanswered emails and messages, enjoy a novel, or just reflect and meditate, you are very welcome here. For any task that adds positively to your life and can be done sitting down with others (exception: anything noisy/disruptive/disrespectful), you will fit into the events. We will meet at a work-friendly café in Zürich and follow the agenda below. **Agenda:** * **Introductions and food (20-30 mins):** Start with a round of introductions to get to know each other and share what we'll be working on, buy our food and drinks (alternatively one can also buy them later on). * **Productive Work Session (1-2 hours)** Dive into your individual tasks in a focussed, distraction-free environment. * **Collective Break and Socializing (\~15 mins):** Take a planned break to stretch, chat, get more coffee, and share insights about your projects. * **Continued Work Session (1-2 hours):** Get back to your tasks with renewed focus and motivation. * **Wrap-Up and Reflections (15+ mins):** Conclude with a reflection on what we accomplished, share productivity tips or questions, discuss plans for future meetups, stay back for more chit chat if you like. **What to Bring:** * Your project or task materials (laptop, charger, books, sketchpad, pen, etc.) * Respectful and kind demeanour * A positive attitude and a willingness to share and learn **Note:** Please ensure that your tasks are suitable for a quiet, communal setting. We aim to maintain a respectful and conducive environment for everyone. **Venue Courtesy:** Out of courtesy for the venue, please order something to eat or drink for yourself. This helps support the café and ensures we can continue to use their space for our meetups.

Let's sew, support and chat together! Bring your current/old/new project to work on. Share your experiences, tears and blood, and successes. Help each other with fittings, ideas and techniques. Recommended to bring your own sewing kit. Optional your sewing machine. There will be two sewing machines available, iron machine, sewing materials you may have forgotten, reference books, etc. Some light refreshments will be available during the session, only close containers in sewing area. Feel free to bring lunch or snacks for yourselves or to share for lunch break. Exact address will be provided through private message once registered for the event. A small donation of up to 5chf will be appreciated for the use and maintenance of resources available.

**The Growth Breakfast - Zürich** **Good coffee. Great conversations. Real business growth.** Join a friendly group of local entrepreneurs, small business owners and professionals for a relaxed Friday morning breakfast — a space to connect, share ideas and talk openly about business and growth. No agenda. No pitches. No pressure. Just real conversations with people who *get it*. **What to Expect** A relaxed, informal breakfast where you can: * Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs * Share ideas, challenges and wins * Learn from others on the same path * Build genuine relationships (no forced networking) * Start your day inspired, focused and energised Whether you run your own company, freelance, consult, or simply love talking about business, you’ll feel right at home. **How it Works** Everyone orders and pays for their own breakfast. You just bring: * An open mind * A willingness to share * Good vibes and your morning energy Simple, easy, enjoyable. **Details** 🗓 **Friday, 3 July 2026** ⏰ **9:00 – 10:30** 📍 **Coworking Lounge at Tessinerplatz** Tessinerplatz 7, 8002 Zürich (2-minute walk from Bahnhof Enge — Trams 5, 6, 7, 13, 17 or S-Bahn 2, 8, 21, 24) **Who's It For?** Entrepreneurs • Small business owners • Consultants • Freelancers • Creatives • Professionals who love talking about business growth and want to be around switched-on people. **Important Notes** ✔ This is a **free community meetup** — each person pays for their own breakfast ✔ No selling, no pitching ✔ Just genuine conversation and good company **Ready to join us?** Click **Attend** to reserve your spot — we’re looking forward to a great morning together

**Seminartitel: Statt ohnmächtig, angestrengt, ärgerlich und ablehnend in Beziehungen, Familie und Beruf: Dem Leben mutiger, gelassener und freudiger begegnen** **Ablauf:** Kennenlernen: 9.00 4 Module: 9.15- 11.00, 11.30- 13.00, Mittagessen 14.45 – 16.30., 17.00 – 18.30 Wir Menschen wollen uns gerne frei mit anderen Menschen zusammentun und uns beieinander abstützen können, so dass wir in der Welt aufgehoben sind. Viele fühlen sich jedoch oft ohnmächtig dem Leben und den Mitmenschen ausgeliefert und bezwungen, strengen sich deshalb an und fühlen sich gestresst, sind schnell misstrauisch und lehnen den anderen Menschen ab, was ich auch in ständigem Ärger zeigen kann. Leider passiert das sogar in engeren Beziehungen, manchmal sogar besonders stark. Eltern glauben schnell, ihren Kindern ausgeliefert zu sein. Kinder und Jugendliche distanzieren sich von ihren Eltern, Erziehern oder Lehrpersonen. Frauen und Männer ärgern sich über ihren Partner, der sie scheinbar nicht versteht oder gegen einen zu sein scheint. Mitarbeiterinnen glauben, einem System oder dem Chef ausgeliefert zu sein, Freundinnen und Freunde fühlen sich vereinnahmt und bevormundet. Vereinsmitglieder meinen, sich unterordnen und sich wehren zu müssen anstatt konstruktiv aufbauen zu können. Die meisten Menschen glauben schnell, nicht richtig erfasst und nicht genug wertgeschätzt zu sein. Bevor man denken kann, hat man dabei ein schlechtes Bild vom anderen, auch wenn es das eigene Kind, die eigenen Eltern, eine gute Freundin oder ein geschätzter Mitarbeiter ist. Wir können nur Gelassenheit, Mut und Freude in den Beziehungen entwickeln, wenn wir anfangen können, das eigene Menschenbild und die unbewussten Überzeugungen vom anderen Menschen und der eigenen Stellung in der Welt in Frage zu stellen. Am diesem Seminar soll es darum gehen, die meist unbewussten Meinungen im Handeln, Denken und Fühlen zu erfassen, die die Emotionen fehlsteuern, das klare Denken verkleben und uns zu Handlungen verführen, die das Zusammenleben für uns und andere erschweren. Wir freuen uns auf einen lehrreichen, gefühlsverbundenen gemeinsamen Tag.

⚽ Indoor Soccer Group ⚽ We have a WhatsApp group for organizing games and staying updated. 📍 Location: 28 S Hamilton Rd Columbus, OH 43213 🗓️ Every Saturday ⏰ 6:00 PM We play 6v6 indoor soccer. The cost to play is $15 per person. If you're interested in joining, send me a message and I'll add you to the group chat. Open this link to join my WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G1lZnjl5BvYAqhgGoXGbsh?mode=gi_t

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Here is the secret of being positive and free: Thinking positively is not enough. You also have to get rid of the negative thinking. Your mind is like a garden. You can plant many beautiful flowers in it, but if you don't get rid of the weeds when you plant your flowers, the weeds will soon take over the whole garden. A positive thought is like a flower in your mental garden, and a negative thought is like a weed. You cannot expect to have a positive mindset if you continue to have negative thoughts dwelling and growing there. So, how do you get rid of the negative thoughts? That's what this Meetup is all about. Attend this local meeting and find out! The Meetup event will be led by a consultant who had helped many people live happier in life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.

How to be a Better Communicator Communication is everything in life Sunday, 23 February at 2pm. You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Communication is everything in life! Attend this free lecture about how to be a better communicator. 📍 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024