Dr. Magdalena Masluk-Meller

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Director - Future of Work Research Lab at SAP SuccessFactors

Berlin Metropolitan Area, Germany

Overview

Dr. Magdalena Masluk-Meller is a Scientist at SAPs Future of Work Research Lab, translating evidence-based insights into HR technology strategy. With a PhD in Cultural Science and a 15+ year HR career, she focuses on how digital transformation and new work models shape organizations. Colleagues describe her as smart, driven, and passionate.

Outside of her research, Magdalena is a published author. She has written two career guides for Polish professionals looking to work in Germany. More personally, she also authored a book detailing her familys experience walking a 500km pilgrimage route to Jasna Góra in Poland.

Unique fact: She documented her familys 500km pilgrimage in a book titled, "Mamo, daleko jeszcze? " (Mom, is it much further? ).

Personality Overview

Friendly Challenger

Conviction Driven

Risk-Accepting

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Future of Work
This is her primary research area at SAP's Future of Work Research Lab, where she publishes articles and creates frameworks on emerging work trends.
AI in Recruiting
She speaks on how AI is transforming the hiring process and has participated in expert panels discussing how this technology can improve recruiting outcomes.
Talent Intelligence
Draws on extensive experience from her previous director-level roles at SAP focused on using data and predictive modeling to inform talent and location strategy.

Media Appearances

HR Trends in 2026: What Recent Signals Say About the Future of Work. Featured in SAP Blog

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Work History

10-2025
Director - Future of Work Research Lab at SAP SuccessFactors
10-2024 - 9-2025
Director Market Analysis at SAP SuccessFactors
1-2024 - 9-2024
Director Tech TA Talent Insights Practice at SAP
6-2023 - 12-2023
Fellowhip ▶ Competitor & Market Intelligence Practice at SAP
9-2021 - 12-2023
Director ▶ Global Talent Intelligence, Research Practice at SAP

Education

2002 - 2005
PhD from European-University Viadrina
1995 - 2000
Diplom-Kauffrau from European-University Viadrina

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Insights For Selling To Dr. Magdalena

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Magdalena is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Magdalena

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Magdalena move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Dr. Magdalena take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Dr. Magdalena

Personality Compatibility


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