about
We are a European 💡think-tank operationalizing values in our 🌐 digital future
In Leitmotiv, we blend our expertise in digital technologies, infrastructure and the digital economy with systems-thinking – bringing together facts, research and perspective to inform and shape digital policy.
A values-centered digital future
Our vision is to work toward a digital future which amplifies the best of us — our values and our humanity.
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A values-centered digital future
Our vision is to work toward a digital future which amplifies the best of us — our values and our humanity.
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A values-centered digital future
Our vision is to work toward a digital future which amplifies the best of us — our values and our humanity.
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Unlocking human potential
Digital technologies could be employed to reduce menial tasks, enabling economic growth without harming the environment. The internet could be an open market that provides global economic opportunities.
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Unlocking human potential
Digital technologies could be employed to reduce menial tasks, enabling economic growth without harming the environment. The internet could be an open market that provides global economic opportunities.
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Unlocking human potential
Digital technologies could be employed to reduce menial tasks, enabling economic growth without harming the environment. The internet could be an open market that provides global economic opportunities.
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It's time for action
Society is embarking on a twin transition toward sustainability and digitalization, but the narratives created by the digital sector itself are overpowering our values and democratic process. We need to shape each technology's impact on society and the environment according to our values, ensuring it truly benefits everyone.
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It's time for action
Society is embarking on a twin transition toward sustainability and digitalization, but the narratives created by the digital sector itself are overpowering our values and democratic process. We need to shape each technology's impact on society and the environment according to our values, ensuring it truly benefits everyone.
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It's time for action
Society is embarking on a twin transition toward sustainability and digitalization, but the narratives created by the digital sector itself are overpowering our values and democratic process. We need to shape each technology's impact on society and the environment according to our values, ensuring it truly benefits everyone.
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We are narrators, researchers, digital experts and orchestrators – all working toward operationalizing values in our digital future.
Our digital future is failing us.
To be considered independent requires diversity of funding and independent directors which represent the values of our organization. It also requires radical transparency across our financials & governance.
Instead, we see an increasing economic entrenchment which requires constantly more software, more infrastructure, our attention and time. Accelerated digitalization doesn’t pursue the goal of amplifying our shared values, but to further enrich global companies.
Our digital future is failing us.
To be considered independent requires diversity of funding and independent directors which represent the values of our organization. It also requires radical transparency across our financials & governance.
Instead, we see an increasing economic entrenchment which requires constantly more software, more infrastructure, our attention and time. Accelerated digitalization doesn’t pursue the goal of amplifying our shared values, but to further enrich global companies.
Our digital future is failing us.
To be considered independent requires diversity of funding and independent directors which represent the values of our organization. It also requires radical transparency across our financials & governance.
Instead, we see an increasing economic entrenchment which requires constantly more software, more infrastructure, our attention and time. Accelerated digitalization doesn’t pursue the goal of amplifying our shared values, but to further enrich global companies.
our approach
Adopting systemous thinking for a values-centered digital future
We aim to create a digital future that's not only technologically advanced but also deeply rooted in ethical principles and societal values. This holistic perspective allows us to address complex challenges and opportunities in the digital realm while staying true to our mission of fostering a responsible and inclusive technological evolution.
Adopting systemous thinking for a values-centered digital future
We aim to create a digital future that's not only technologically advanced but also deeply rooted in ethical principles and societal values. This holistic perspective allows us to address complex challenges and opportunities in the digital realm while staying true to our mission of fostering a responsible and inclusive technological evolution.
Adopting systemous thinking for a values-centered digital future
We aim to create a digital future that's not only technologically advanced but also deeply rooted in ethical principles and societal values. This holistic perspective allows us to address complex challenges and opportunities in the digital realm while staying true to our mission of fostering a responsible and inclusive technological evolution.
what do we want?
what do we want?
what do we want?
Visions for our Digital Future = Our Leitmotiv
Sustainable
Sustainable
Fair
Fair
Equitable
Equitable
Democratic
Democratic
Design & Governance
Business Model
what should it look like?
what should it look like?
what should it look like?
digital economy
digital economy
internet
internet
digital infrastructure
digital infrastructure
what needs to change?
what needs to change?
what needs to change?
Status-Quo vs. Leitmotiv = Closing the Gaps
awareness
awareness
policy
policy
social movement
social movement
capital
capital
standards
standards
innovation
innovation
knowledge sharing
knowledge sharing
research
research
education
education
Our vision is to work toward a digital future which amplifies the best of us – our values and our humanity.
We fulfill our mission across three disciplines:
To be considered independent requires diversity of funding and independent directors which represent the values of our organization. It also requires radical transparency across our financials & governance.
We fulfill our mission across three disciplines:
To be considered independent requires diversity of funding and independent directors which represent the values of our organization. It also requires radical transparency across our financials & governance.
We fulfill our mission across three disciplines:
To be considered independent requires diversity of funding and independent directors which represent the values of our organization. It also requires radical transparency across our financials & governance.
Creating awareness through activism, public communication, and education to establish a new, values-based Leitmotiv for our digital future.
Empowering policymakers to operationalize values through policies & regulation.
Spreading knowledge on the implementation of a values-based digital future within the economy, society & government through systems-thinking, independent advice, research, trainings and events.
How we create progress toward our Leitmotiv
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School of Thought
Together with a community of policy and non-policy leaders, we develop and maintain our taxonomy to accurately capture the digital realm. And as the sector continues to reshape itself, we help evolve it.
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School of Thought
Together with a community of policy and non-policy leaders, we develop and maintain our taxonomy to accurately capture the digital realm. And as the sector continues to reshape itself, we help evolve it.
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School of Thought
Together with a community of policy and non-policy leaders, we develop and maintain our taxonomy to accurately capture the digital realm. And as the sector continues to reshape itself, we help evolve it.
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Fellows
We maintain a network of subject-matter experts both from the digital sector as well as adjacent fields. Our fellows come from academia, industry, government and NGOs to support our programs & activities with their knowledge.
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Fellows
We maintain a network of subject-matter experts both from the digital sector as well as adjacent fields. Our fellows come from academia, industry, government and NGOs to support our programs & activities with their knowledge.
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Fellows
We maintain a network of subject-matter experts both from the digital sector as well as adjacent fields. Our fellows come from academia, industry, government and NGOs to support our programs & activities with their knowledge.
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Research & Analysis
In our research efforts, we produce a continuous and consistent reporting on the gaps between a digital future which operationalizes values and the status-quo. We aim to always built on and amplify existing academic research.
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Research & Analysis
In our research efforts, we produce a continuous and consistent reporting on the gaps between a digital future which operationalizes values and the status-quo. We aim to always built on and amplify existing academic research.
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Research & Analysis
In our research efforts, we produce a continuous and consistent reporting on the gaps between a digital future which operationalizes values and the status-quo. We aim to always built on and amplify existing academic research.
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Original Ideas
From our gap analysis, we generate original ideas for interventions in order to close a gap and successfully operationalize values in the digital realm. These ideas are the foundations of our programs & activities.
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Original Ideas
From our gap analysis, we generate original ideas for interventions in order to close a gap and successfully operationalize values in the digital realm. These ideas are the foundations of our programs & activities.
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Original Ideas
From our gap analysis, we generate original ideas for interventions in order to close a gap and successfully operationalize values in the digital realm. These ideas are the foundations of our programs & activities.
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Amplification
Awareness, public engagement and political will are important to generate momentum around a gap or an idea on how to close it. We dedicate part of our resources on creating momentum through communication activities.
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Amplification
Awareness, public engagement and political will are important to generate momentum around a gap or an idea on how to close it. We dedicate part of our resources on creating momentum through communication activities.
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Amplification
Awareness, public engagement and political will are important to generate momentum around a gap or an idea on how to close it. We dedicate part of our resources on creating momentum through communication activities.
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Execution
We lead the execution of our programs, often with the help with our fellows who may lead a program part- or full-time. This generates progress toward the Leitmotiv.
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Execution
We lead the execution of our programs, often with the help with our fellows who may lead a program part- or full-time. This generates progress toward the Leitmotiv.
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Execution
We lead the execution of our programs, often with the help with our fellows who may lead a program part- or full-time. This generates progress toward the Leitmotiv.
our commitment
We are commited to full transparency
To be considered independent requires diversity of funding and independent directors which represent the values of our organization. It also requires radical transparency across our financials & governance.
We are commited to full transparency
To be considered independent requires diversity of funding and independent directors which represent the values of our organization. It also requires radical transparency across our financials & governance.
We are commited to full transparency
To be considered independent requires diversity of funding and independent directors which represent the values of our organization. It also requires radical transparency across our financials & governance.
Our funding sources and spending for each program, activity and our organization is available in real-time.
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For our governance and decision making, we publish the protocols of each Director’s meeting on the website to ensure transparent decision making.
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who we are
A team with shared values, bringing our digital future to life
Jessica Stüer
Senior Project Manager
Marcus de Vries
Syed Waleed Ahmed
