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Cultural fit means the optimal fit of employees to the corporate culture. This is more than a feeling: scientific models help with the implementation. The Benefits of Cultural Fit Recruiting When the storm rages, it's more important than ever to have the right people on board. Winning this is like walking a tightrope in many companies. On the one hand, the…
Happiness does not depend so much on external circumstances. Rather, we can create satisfaction: by questioning existing thought patterns. Misfortune: Are the circumstances to blame or the subjective perception? Maybe you have those days when you just bitch about everything? Or do you find that others go through life in a much more balanced and happier way?...
How does onboarding work? In the recruitment process, a lot is discussed and everything possible is arranged. Unfortunately, a lot can go wrong if you don't follow the rules. New job: also observe unwritten rules Moving from one company to another usually involves an energy-intensive phase transition. Uncertainty about future developments...
The Internet has become an indispensable information platform. But it also offers many job opportunities for those interested. Good job opportunities, little training Because the World Wide Web also offers a lot of jobs that are very attractive. However, there is a disadvantage, since there are hardly any apprenticeships in this sector. However, there are distance learning courses and courses. The…
Intuition is an important ability to make decisions. You shouldn't just leave important decisions to your gut alone. 5 tips on how to make well-considered decisions even under time pressure. Making structured decisions is too cumbersome for many Every day, each of us makes a large number of decisions – consciously or unconsciously. That also applies to…
At a time when the pressure to perform and succeed seems to be constantly increasing, more and more people feel overwhelmed and burned out in their work. How is burnout manifested? Those affected by burnout often feel listless or tired, lack drive and are emotionally indifferent. At the same time, they suffer from insomnia and can hardly concentrate. Some sufferers also have various physical symptoms…
AI and automation are revolutionizing our working world. The key to the future is the right creative tools. Redesigning work paradigms: This is how work has changed In an increasingly digitalized world, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are opening up new horizons for new ways of working, methods and environments. These technologies are not only revolutionizing the way we work, but also...
Data is the sword of the 21st century, they say – and it is being collected diligently everywhere. What can we do against it? Privacy is an important issue In today's digital world where we are constantly online and sharing our personal information, privacy has become an important issue. Companies and organizations collect and analyze...
Germany is on a treasure hunt. We're talking about the experts in IT and tech who, thanks to their coding skills, program and maintain websites, apps and computer programs, streaming services and applications for companies. Companies lack professionals everywhere who can implement visions and products. But what do recruiters actually say about this? New study…
There are insurance policies that unfortunately cannot be avoided. Professional indemnity insurance is optional for some, but not for others. When is it useful and necessary? Who needs professional liability insurance? Professional indemnity insurance can be an important safeguard. Therefore, it makes sense for the self-employed and entrepreneurs to consider the potential risks to their business and decide when…
Organizing teamwork properly is not easy. But a team can achieve more together – if the conditions are right. 7 points to watch out for. Teamwork has a bad reputation - wrongly Teamwork has a bad reputation. “TEAM” is often used behind closed doors as an abbreviation for “Great, someone else does it”. And then…
There is no doubt that online trading is booming. But with the mass of online shops, it is easy to get the impression that the market has long since been fished out. There are always online shops that have successfully filled a niche. 5 examples. How to start a successful online shop? Online shops are everywhere - and there are always more. Online trading has long been taken over by giants like…
German studies is one of the best-attended courses in the humanities. Every year, thousands of graduates complete their German studies at the various universities throughout Germany. And then? And what do you do as a Germanist? Sooner or later everyone will surely hear the popular question “And what are you going to do with your German studies?” My standard answer to that was...
Many graduates have high-flying, idealistic plans for their professional future - and then very quickly fail in reality when looking for a job. It is therefore advisable to approach the job search very pragmatically. Complaining doesn't get you anywhere, action is the order of the day. Plus point work experience Work experience is a plus point when applying for a job: it usually shows that you…
We wanted to use an implicit association test to find out whether, after presenting pictures of well-known female executives, subjects associate women with leadership as quickly as men. Why this study? In fact, based on pictures of well-known female executives, women associate their fellow women with leadership just as quickly as men. However, this effect was stronger in the participants…
Twitter and Foursquare first saw the light of day in In Austin, Texas SXSW and even today the festival attracts corporate executives and heads of state - also from Germany. But how do you find a really good business idea? 10 tips. Desperately looking for good ideas Every year, the German delegation attends the South-by-Southwest Festival in Austin, America…
Already blogged today?! No? How criminal! ;-) Because the blog is now one of the most important marketing tools for companies and self-employed people who do inbound marketing. This is the only way you can effectively convince the web user of your expert knowledge and your performance. 5 tips for blog articles that are actually read With what I read on the internet every day, however, I have to…
When Germany beat Brazil 2014-7 at the 1 World Cup, it was a historic moment. But how important are such events for team building and a sense of unity? From criticism to enthusiasm Now, I'm not a big football fan and I actually completely ignored football events like the World Cup or the European Championship, which you could see in every historical game...
Do you remember the G20 summit in Hamburg? Already controversial in advance, it resulted in the violent pictures from last weekend. However, how difficult it is to communicate about this was also shown by various TV talk shows such as Maischberger, which Wolfgang Bosbach finally left under protest. Media consumption as an addictive substance Even if the scorched earth in Hamburg caused a lot of trouble...
From a guest room in your parents' house to a translation company that operates on four continents - how do you create such a career? Guest rooms instead of a garage It is often said that Scots are stingy! If stinginess means keeping operating costs low in order to build up the company slowly and react to fluctuations in the market...
If you were able to agree on rough priorities for personal development in the appraisal interview with your boss, it is now up to you to implement them. Define concrete goals that you want to achieve and motivate yourself to advance your career every day. Defining a goal Did your boss give you the OK for a development step you were aiming for during the interview?
On average, women earn 7-25 percent less than men, depending on the calculation basis. What can you do better? What does equal pay mean for women? Salary negotiation has become a very important issue for many people these days. It is agreed that a better income should be part of our daily lives. Women in particular are affected...
In the course of your life you will always be confronted with problems that require new, innovative and individual solutions. Your ideas are in demand here. Because: Creativity is not only important in so-called creative professions, but affects all areas of your daily work. Our inner driving force Motivation is certainly the most emotional part of work organization. But now that you...
For many start-ups, the business plan is just an annoying formality on the way to financing. He offers many opportunities. Business plan – more than a necessary evil At the very beginning of a start-up there is of course a business idea. Nevertheless, one should not proceed spontaneously and thoughtlessly to implement it. In order for the company to be successful, an optimal strategy is…
Mastering scientific work can be decisive - not only for the successful completion of a degree, but also for your future career. What should you pay attention to? Why is academic writing important? Whether term papers, bachelor and master theses or even a doctorate: Scientific work is one of the basic skills that you should acquire during your studies. And…
“What is all this fuss about?” This is the standard question highly sensitive people ask when it comes to business meeting culture and small talk in the usual, superficial sense. Find out why highly sensitive people in particular have what it takes to be “wise advisors” and how small talk can be enriched with a little depth. On the sense and nonsense of self-adulation...
There can be various causes for depression. Perhaps it is due to the messenger substances in the brain, but there can also be other reasons. An overview. Who is at particularly high risk for depression? You may have heard that depression can be caused by an imbalance in chemical messengers in the brain. This is a common but controversial…
When people hear "small talk," they think they actually need to talk. This mistranslation leads to them talking too much, even nagging themselves. It doesn't have to be! The more insecure people are, the more they talk! The more insecure many people are, the more they talk, the harder they fall...
Trust is the most valuable link between people. It is clear that you can only give trust if you have self-confidence, i.e. trust in yourself. Doubts about yourself also raise doubts about others: Does he or she even deserve that I trust him? Self-confidence and your own strengths The knowledge of the…
We all know this: when people from different departments work together on a project, that's usually difficult. Reason: Banned routines and poor information management. How are things getting better? Problems of teamwork Dr. Cornelia Topf yes, yes Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® yes already written about mixed leadership. Well, quite as optimistic as you see me...
Learners, especially when they continue their education independently, often fail due to their lack of perseverance and frustration tolerance. Blockages must also be recognized and overcome in order to achieve learning progress. How Learning Coaching Activates Endurance Often, a task or challenge is quickly put aside because the learner feels discouraged or incompetent. Learning coaching aims at activating resources: The…
One of the most fascinating phenomena of recent years is the coworking movement. However, coworking spaces are no longer just a place where small business owners and freelancers can work together – they are also becoming increasingly attractive for companies. Here's why. The idea behind coworking I looked at numerous coworking spaces around the world: in Latvia, France, Canada and New Zealand.…
There is a lot of discussion about the future of work. An important factor here: the right tools. And you have to think as big as possible, then completely different work is possible - for example with holographic screens and mobile kitchens. Dream working devices of the future I've been experimenting with various mobile working devices for a long time. I was really satisfied...
Very few things we learn, we learn at school or in courses. Learning happens “on the job”, in the family, in a club – or when travelling. Learning on the go For many, vacation is still about hanging out, just letting your soul dangle, doing nothing. But this mentality will change in the future. Then…
Meetings in stiff business outfits, with everyone sitting around the table bored, are out. Can green meetings be a viable alternative? Green meetings as an alternative to the stiff business atmosphere? Rest, relaxation, fresh air and a healthy, beautiful atmosphere, so-called downshifting, are also becoming increasingly important for meetings. For example, LinkedIn co-founder Konstantin Guericke organizes his meetings...
The cover letter is the heart of a good application, along with the convincing CV. There isn't one correct cover letter. However, the following 8 tips and templates should always be observed. 8 tips for the perfect cover letter Some things may be a matter of taste, others differ depending on the industry. Nevertheless: There are a few basic rules that must be followed for…
A good education and diligence are no longer the guarantors for a career. What is needed above all is creativity, which ensures the survival of a company even in difficult situations. we will tell you how you can use simple means to promote your creativity. Make a career through creativity Peter B.'s department wants to develop a new product on…
A company that offers a more pleasant working environment creates ideal conditions for change initiatives. The fact that the throughput increases is a positive side effect of the actual goal: happier employees. Main triggers of dissatisfaction Companies like to reassure their employees loudly and publicly that 'happy employees make for a healthy company'. In practice, this is seldom the…
The cultural fit is rarely checked in recruiting. New employees who do not fit the corporate culture cause numerous problems and costs right from the start. The following interview questions will help you to find exactly the right employees. What is cultural fit in companies? Do you want to find employees who are the best match for your company like identical twins?…
The idea of having to speak freely in front of others makes many people break out in a sweat. What if I suddenly can't think of anything anymore? Or if I don't know the answer to a question? But the successful presentation of one's own skills is an important career building block in many professions today, which you should also use to get ahead. So…
Drinking is important, especially at work. This also opens up new opportunities for companies, the environment and tourism. Healthy drinking and modern work culture: A contradiction in terms? In a world where work culture is increasingly characterized by long hours at desks and a constant stream of tasks, it is easy to neglect our bodies' basic needs...
Many already know how self-determined learning does not work. So how could it go? Employees are simply thrown books and digital media in front of their noses and the instruction “So, teach yourself what you need to know”? No, it's not that simple. Continuing education as the key to success Lifelong learning and continuing education are considered the key to…
Educational leave or educational bonus? Education or qualification check? Which offer is right for you? And what funding opportunities are there for a language trip abroad? You can find answers to your most important questions here. Funding opportunities for language trips abroad Very good foreign language skills are the be-all and end-all in the working world and the basis for a successful career.…
Do you have to be a compensation and benefits expert to be able to read a salary range from job references? No, because with the necessary specialist knowledge you can even name an exact house number. The qualified job reference A qualified job reference is a document that contains both the form and the completeness of information about the position and the…
We have many freedoms today – including the freedom to choose. Not only politically, but also in general: We can and must make new decisions every day. That quickly overwhelms us. Most want pre-selected appetizers I admit that people say I would like to overwhelm other people. For example if I...
Ex-Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer only sleeps 4 hours a night, as does Napoleon. Albert Einstein slept 12 hours. Everyone sleeps differently. But what do you do when important decisions have to be made despite a lack of sleep? Too little sleep is unhealthy Sleeping is important because the body and brain regenerate during sleep. So it is amazing that the health,…
Fire your boss! "This works out?" pleas e ask your question? Of course it is possible, albeit differently than you might think. Here are some tips. When the team says: The ass has to go! Firing the boss - that is actually done in many companies. Not all the time, but fairly often. You rarely hear about it because hardly anyone talks about it. But…
Customers want solutions, not problems! Rightly so. Unfortunately, not all companies have recognized this yet. These 10 typical mistakes show how it doesn't work. Customers want to solve problems Salespeople need to be active, not passive. No customer calls because they have nothing to do. Customers come forward because they have a problem that needs to be solved...
Occupational health management in companies is booming and many employers are overdoing it, especially in the course of employer branding, to create appropriate offers here. 7 tips on what management and employees can do better. Suffering pressure in companies Just a few years ago, I presented the topic of company health management (BGM) in companies and banged the drum for it. Provider…
Starting a career for humanities scholars has traditionally been difficult. However, digitization also offers new opportunities. And can a doctorate make it easier to look for a job or does it even make it more difficult? It's all a matter of perspective Children answer the question often asked by those around them, "What do you want to be when you grow up?", mostly with...
Data protection is not only a matter for the boss, but everyone is responsible and liable for compliance. This applies to small, medium or large companies as well as to the self-employed. Ignorance does not protect against punishment When it comes to data protection, ignorance or non-observance does not protect against punishment - and in an emergency, this can endanger the existence of a company. For companies it is…
People like to say that success requires good ideas and a clever strategy – in other words, something that requires a certain level of intelligence. But maybe it's all nonsense, because it's often the stupid who are successful - because they live according to the motto: "Bold is cool". Too much intelligence only harms Actually, the thesis comes from a good friend with whom I...
Job advertisements and job offers are often vague and meaningless - this is because discrimination on legal grounds should be prevented at all costs. What can applicants do. How the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) makes life difficult for applicants Application processes are becoming more and more inscrutable, job advertisements are often worded vaguely and somehow everyone feels addressed by it. Sounds kind of...
How do you feel when you face an unfriendly employee? Do you still buy? Or do you leave the store – despite the firm intention to buy – and look elsewhere or do you prefer to order online? Bad employees make the product bad The best product and the greatest service, the noblest shop and the chicest restaurant...
The right work-life balance between job and private life is the dream of many people - and yet often difficult to achieve. Why is work-life balance so important? Work-life balance has become an increasingly popular topic of discussion in recent years, and with good reason. In tackling the demands of our busy lives,…
A memo is an important basis for decision-making - and the best way to boost your own career. However, only if it is not delivered as a loveless compulsory exercise. How do you write a good, meaningful memo? 8 steps. A good memo: basis for decision-making and career building Writing a correct, meaningful and therefore good memo is one of the most important…
As described in my first blog post, I would like to tell those who do not yet know which course of study suits their interestsspiegelt, give an insight into a wide range of courses. This time, this article is all about the sports degree program. Spoiled for choice If you want to study something related to sport, you can choose between different fields of study. Courses in question include…
E4 likes Tom Collins, rock ants and the real estate market. E4 is a rat. And it shows us why we are all a bit economists. Once Shopping Queen Nina is her name, the lucky one. Nina comes from Hamburg. She has chosen a red evening dress, high heels and a handbag. Her tattoos – arms, hands, neck –…
Burnout situations can be prevented - but require a change in our behavior. Concrete measures for this can be surprisingly simple. Why work can make you ill Today's working and living environment demands a lot from us. Technology not only has a supportive effect, but also makes many of us driven. Whoever reads Miriam Meckle's CV,…
Communication is also invaluable for employer branding: because many bosses talk and talk, but do they actually say something? Do your employees always understand what you mean? No! Why is that? Because they often express themselves rather vaguely than to say clearly what is meant. What the colleague says Branch manager Elli complains to her manager Mr. W.…
That's the thing with prejudice. Disproved for a long time, they still persist. Albert Einstein already knew: "It is easier to split an atomic nucleus than a prejudice." As a freelance travel consultant, I can only confirm that: most people still believe that holidays with me are more expensive than with travel agencies. To advise customers,…
Workaholism is not harmless workaholism, but a serious addiction with sometimes serious consequences. The boundaries between the hamster wheel and the career ladder are fluid. What can we do to prevent it from happening in the first place? Workaholism or workaholism? The image in the media The fact that the topic is repeatedly present in the media shows how important it is...
Almost 95.000 dual students in 2014 prove that these practice-oriented study models are very popular. 6 reasons why a dual degree can sometimes be the better alternative. Dual studies – theory and practice combined In the summer, many schoolchildren have their school-leaving certificates in their pockets and are asking themselves: “What now?”. The increasing degree of academization is driving…
What does the future of our working world look like? In the discussion about New Work, the media and society agree on two things in particular: A new understanding of leadership is needed - and employees should urgently be given more personal responsibility. How does that concrete look? Let's go? Self-directed teams, networks and cross-site collaborations...
At seminars, in direct contact with our customers, we regularly collect emotion-killing phrases - here is an overview of the top 10. That's how important emotional intelligence is Emotional killer phrases are usually meaningless communication - usually aimed at finding out emotions in other people. In reality, they only show our own inability to…
How you present yourself is an advantage in today's job, performance alone often doesn't count anymore. 10 tips on how to sell yourself better even as a hard-working employee. Is self-marketing a waste of time? Another team meeting: Annoyed, colleague Müller drags himself into the meeting room while heaps of files are piling up on his desk. Mueller knows exactly what...
Tesla hired a handful of designers to deliver new designs for the Roadster. Now the prototype has been built. The Aero Buck After agreeing on a favorite, the company had a 2005/1 scale model built in January 4, then full size in April. In this process, Tesla leadership got a…
Entrepreneurial success gains momentum of its own through ethical action, which is the best basis for surviving in the competitive environment of the future. The four most important tasks of corporate management should be based on ethical principles. Task 1: Definition of goals The first task of corporate management based on ethical principles is the definition of long-, medium- and short-term goals. With that I mean…
Often only our intuition can give us the certainty that we are valued as employees. That's why we all like to read in black and white that we're doing a good job - whether it's from a professional or social point of view. How the work reference helps us It is usually a cause for joy when the work reference flutters into the house. We…
Correct breathing helps against stress and anxiety, improves performance and can cure diseases such as asthma. How exactly does this work? How Breathing Changes Life In 1997 I was an executive in a company, but my health had been poor since childhood because I had asthma. My identity was based on deficits: I was…
Employee loyalty, also increasingly referred to as retention management, is about measures that are actively initiated to bind the employees you want to keep to the company. But what really needs to be achieved is loyalty. Because disloyalty is life-threatening. Loyalty is an inner attitude Loyalty is one of our noblest values. She is not…
In addition to recording errors, awareness of possible errors and the corresponding limitation of damage must also be created. You can find out how to do this here. Immediate measures Every employee should ask themselves the following important questions immediately in the event of an error: Who needs to be informed? What time window do we have? What strategies are there to limit damage? Everyone has to think for themselves. Everyone affected...
Traveling and discovering the world while earning money is a dream for many. The reality often looks different. What do you have to consider to make it work? Freedom and independence as a digital nomad? Role models like Tim Ferris, online entrepreneur and author of the bestseller “The 4-Hour Workweek: More Time, More Money, More Life” have shown the way. Independent and…
Good leadership is often also related to personality development? But what should good leadership look like in the future, how can it be learned and improved? The very own tasks of managers It is clear that managers are already under great pressure to do justice to the many tasks that are assigned to them. How to help them?…
The professional world is constantly changing, but this change is particularly radical in crisis situations. How can you secure a job and income in the long term? Fast-forward change management thanks to the Corona crisis The Corona crisis brought a lot to light that had been fermenting subliminally for a long time, especially the lack of digital structures in everyday working life, keyword home office challenge, as well as in education, only made themselves…
The new often has the greatest chances when it can develop away from traditional thinking. First of all, only make a part of your company an experimental space for change projects. This requires: a budget, the right method and the right people. 1. The budget resources to fund innovation Breakthrough innovation needs an environment that encourages entrepreneurship in the company…
After school or university, many are looking for a dream job. But getting there can be hard work. An overview. How to find the right job for you Anyone who wants to start their career today after graduating from school, training or university is initially spoiled for choice. There are numerous opportunities to be active in the job market…
Retraining or further professional development always makes sense, regardless of age. The right attitude is crucial. Why learning in old age is worthwhile When an older colleague makes a mistake at work, the blame is easily placed on their age. Social prejudices play a big role in such a situation and help learning...
Nothing has changed office work as much as eMails. They were originally intended to simplify and speed up communication processes. But what happened to it? Procrastinating agents with addictive potential eMails cause the most common interruptions in modern life. Where is the time to work? And the potential for addiction is obviously high: it can regularly be observed at airports that travelers…
You can't turn even the best idea into reality without capital, so detailed financial planning is the basis for your project. But it's also important to think about taxes to avoid bankruptcy! Business plan & Co: Many formalities for founders Create a business plan, register with the tax and trade office and for financing...
The automation of work and the concomitant threat of job losses is a hotly debated topic - also on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de®, where a corresponding contribution has so far reached 4.000 readers. But what should you do if you really get fired? Will automation destroy jobs? Indeed analyst Mariano Mamertino has so far...
For companies, it is one of the most unpleasant things that can happen to them: a tax audit. It can affect anyone from small business owners to large corporations and even employees. But what can be done about it? The tax office resorts to databases A question that certainly arises with every desperate business owner when he feels the breath of the tax inspector on the neck:…
There are many people who worry about justifications and explanations on a resume. Don't let the past dictate your future. Now you face the big challenge. You have to come to terms with your vita and make the best of it. Please look ahead Are there episodes or gaps in…
At a time when meaningfulness and personal fulfillment in the workplace are becoming more and more important to people, it is necessary to integrate and promote so-called female qualities and strengths in the company. Typically female, typically male? What are typically female and typically male characteristics? And do these differences really exist? It should be said that...
Industry 4.0 and home office are hotly debated topics. But what exactly does it mean to work remotely? And how do you use travel time, for example on a train, to learn? On the move with the learning package The trend towards mobility continues when it comes to learning - especially where it is no longer enough for working people to…
Failure is never nice, but always instructive. Because we only learn from mistakes for our work and life. How can we train resilience? The shock of failure At first, failure usually comes as a shock. The ability to deal positively with getting back up and moving on is called resilience. Unforeseen productivity grows out of it. I recently read about it...
For many employees, meetings are pure frustration and often unproductive. But it's not just in Silicon Valley that employees complete several dozen meetings a week - with excellent results. How do they do it? Appointments with Waren Buffet only work at short notice Make appointments only at short notice to avoid surprises: You can get an appointment at Waren Buffett…
The times when you did an apprenticeship for your whole life are long gone: Today you not only have to deal with your career choice at the beginning of your career, but also later on you have to reorient yourself again and again. 5 tips for job hunting and further education. Career choice - a topic for the whole of life There may be several...
Craftsmanship in Germany tends to be somewhat boring and old-fashioned. But that doesn't apply to the food designer. Cocoa Beans and Adventure A seafarer's life is one given by to wander wanderlust - the search for adventure, crossing invisible horizons to secure precious goods - only to bring them back to their...
Companies should be service-oriented, the customer should be treated as king. Because, as companies should always keep in mind, the critical consumer will immediately move on to the next provider. Unfortunately, the reality in Germany is still different. Customer complaint as a YouTube hit A few years ago, the following story went viral: Canadian folk singer Dave Carroll…
More and more often there are voices that question the entire capitalist economic system in terms of sustainability: not just any leftist, but renowned economists who call for an economy without growth, a steady state economy that is better for people and the environment. Only artificial growth drives the economy forward? Our economic growth is actually one...
During the last financial crisis, people around the world demonstrated against the machinations of banks. Especially as a small investor, it is important to find out about the lousy tricks and persuasive skills of banks. Banks have video snippets deleted A WISO documentation entitled “The bank always wins” was about the tricks banks used to fool unsuspecting people, especially…
Düsseldorf is certainly one of the most underestimated cities in Germany. Notorious as a pure business city, it still has some rustic charm. How is this reflected in the meeting locations? Trade fair and congress city Düsseldorf Of course, the hotels in the trade fair city focus strongly on business clientele. In the CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf alone, 29 major events took place last year…
The facilitator's actions are based on his inner attitude, shaped by his personality, his experiences and the resulting intuition. Every facilitator acts differently, just as every project, every process, every change is different. What do facilitators do? What facilitators have in common in their work are certain theses and basic assumptions that help to stand up to and…
Many managers are doers who tackle problems quickly - success gives them self-confidence. But if the situation suddenly changes, it can turn into great uncertainty. How can you change that? Change - when self-confidence turns into uncertainty Managers often tend to tackle problems quickly, solve them and quickly take on the next challenge...
On the way to health, the laws of nature show us the way: We have to drink, otherwise we will die of thirst. We need oxygen so that our cells can do their job. The biorhythm is the universal organizing principle. Living according to the inner order Whether we are sick or not, whether we feel well or not, depends on the extent to which we...
Hannes' fears have come true again: After the management meeting on Monday morning, he feels that he is once again the one who takes the most orders back to work. Always me! "Always me". Basically, he does not like such statements from his own employees at all. But if he finds himself in that role, that's natural...
In Davos in Switzerland, at 1560 m above sea level, M. Leaders like Bill Clinton or former US Secretary of State John Kerry as well as high-ranking business leaders like Mark Zuckerberg or Google Chairman Eric Schmidt. World Economic Forum in Davos: Angela Merkel and Leonardo DiCaprio Every year in January, the town of Davos in the Swiss Alps, with a population of 13.000…
It is a recurring phenomenon in organizations: as soon as you have a plan, developed a concept and started to implement it, everything is already outdated. Or at least in parts. What to do? Causes of problems in change management This can happen due to external influences, for example unforeseeable market changes or political decisions.…
Does networking make sense at all or is it rather a useless waste of time? What happens when people just talk to each other to sell? And what do people think when they give compliments that aren't? A gloss. All Casual It was at a casual reception after a casual presentation on marketing strategies. Sabine stood casually…
08In good times, it's easy to talk and write about meaning. When nerves are on edge in difficult times, it shows who is serious about it and for whom corporate ethics is just pure marketing communication. Crisis as an opportunity is not well received Declaring crises as opportunities may be correct in terms of content, but it happens to people...
There is no universal business look in this country. Instead, it differs depending on the industry, which often has its own dress codes. And what does the perfect business look look like when traveling or in hot temperatures? Business look: The occasion decides Whether at events, business trips or simply in the office: Choosing the right clothes is still a…
Error culture does not mean, however, that mistakes should be made at any price - the first priority is avoiding mistakes. What does that mean for the values in the corporate culture? The conclusion of our value check: error culture does not mean promoting errors When we come across error culture, we often come across a fear: that whoever has error culture in companies...
The whole world is talking about lifelong learning. Accordingly, further training should currently be particularly in demand. But is that really the case? And what role does competence development play in companies? Searching for a course: Well-trained executives are the be-all and end-all The online portal kursfinder.de wanted to know what role the skills development of employees plays in companies. To get answers,...
Everyone actually knows the intelligence quotient, or IQ for short. The emotional quotient, also known as EQ, is much less tangible. It is far more important for your success. 5 tips on how to use it successfully. Career thanks to EQ and self-reflection? A term is floating around in the press: “Emotional Intelligence”, supposedly one of the most important key skills. Key competencies are the interdisciplinary qualifications,...
Working from home is becoming more and more important, and this also applies to further training. There are hundreds of distance learning courses and distance learning courses offered through distance learning. Those who want to learn are spoiled for choice. What goals do I associate with the further education? Thanks to digitization, it has never been easier to take responsibility for your own further education, also and especially in the home office. On the one hand, a…
Outside of Munich is the Starnberger 5-Seen-Land, which offers quite different conference locations. Conference destination Starnberger 5-Seen-Land and the surrounding area of Munich If you want to hold your meetings in the immediate vicinity of Munich and are easily accessible but outside of the city, we recommend the Starnberger 5-Seen-Land. The region hosts 40 percent of conference guests every year and is on their special…
FOMO, the fear of missing out, is inherent in all of us. It drives us, but it can quickly lead to stress. This is how she lets herself be guided. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and Psychology: A Definition We humans are wired as social beings. We long for contacts, information and experiences. This urge to always…
Do you know the principle of self-fulfilling prophecy? According to this, a thing happens because you are convinced that it will happen. Because our perception determines the result. The self-fulfilling prophecy Perhaps you know this from yourself or from other people, that they/we often attract exactly what they/we are convinced of: Because...
Many salespeople face the pressure of targets ahead. And at the latest the annual balance sheet shows the profits and losses in an unembellished way. There is often still room for improvement on the profit side. It can be so easy to become a professional seller. 6 tips: This is how you achieve decisive sales success One thing is clear: anyone who gains momentum with…
Empathy is our ability to empathize with someone's thoughts and feelings. How can empathy help us to become more resilient and therefore more successful and happier? Empathy Helps Us Change Perspective The importance of this skill, both in professional and personal settings, is explained in the remarkable book Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman...
We often set goals and resolutions and then feel like a failure because we don't achieve them but give in to our impulses. Perhaps the goals are simply not attractive enough? It's better this way. Good resolutions and goals are a fairy tale. Quick interim question: What is left of the plans and resolutions you...
Repartee starts with body language. We will show you how to consciously use your posture and eye contact and how to use gestures, facial expressions and voice optimally. It's all a question of posture How we get on with others is already determined by our posture. Anyone who sits in front of their listeners with their arms crossed and invites them to a “lively discussion”…
Manuel Andrack, Grimme Prize winner and known from the Harald Schmidt Show, explains in an interview how one can fill one's head with wandering and why some IT millionaires first have to learn how to walk. We met on a hiking tour at Lake Baldeney in Essen. Manuel Andrack, born in Cologne, studied theatre, film and television studies, German and art history. He worked as…
Many hiking areas not only invite you to slow down, but are also culturally and historically a pleasure. An overview. 1. Lower Moselle: decelerate and travel back in time while hiking If you are looking for a historical hike, you have come to the right place in Alken. As a historical journey through time, the place not only offers the opportunity to visit different stations in history from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages…
Many conference or seminar locations are technically perfectly equipped - but otherwise not very charming and original. The location of an event is crucial to its success. Locations that you like to remember It is often more the special charm of a location that inspires us or reminds us of the…
If you ask yourself why teamwork often fails, it is usually due to group dynamics. Right from the start, right when the team meets for the first time. Group dynamics begin with the first meeting Group dynamics – some also call them “group hydraulic” – processes begin as soon as the team meets for the first time.…
Dismissals are rarely nice and can even lead to psychological problems. What matters is how you deal with the termination. Termination: first steps on the day of the settlement "Could you come to my office for a moment?" is the apparently harmless sentence that makes employees' hair stand on end. Because when the boss asks like that, he hides...
Business trips and conferences are generally considered boring and hardly arouse enthusiasm among the participants. But there are creative exceptions that easily lead to success. So much playful creativity is good for a hotel People have a visual memory and remember things much better if they associate them with special events or places. I…
Shares are securities, are traded on the stock exchange and are considered by many to be an uncertain business. The following tips clear up this prejudice. 3 Criteria for Picking Stocks In times of zero interest rates and global uncertainty, many investors shy away from gold. However, I advise you to bet on living gold. With this term mean…
According to the Federal Statistical Office, 11% of those aged 65 to 74 are employed. Due to the improved health care and increasing life expectancy, it can be assumed that this trend will continue in the future. How is the labor market reacting to this development? 30% more senior jobs than in the previous year The meta job search engine Joblift has examined how the job market is responding to the increase in senior…
So far, it has been about the freedom of choice of innovators. However, this requires one thing: that the innovator or the innovation team also feels personally responsible for the innovation and regards it as his work. The company structure can not only offer financial incentives for this. Start-up teams must act autonomously When it comes to creating innovations,…
Coaches and career advisors are a dime a dozen. Some are excellent, others not so much and in many cases it is important that the consultant can support you individually with his qualifications. 10 tips to find the best help. Why a Career Advisor Success, secure income, satisfaction - that's what most people want from...
In less than ten percent of German companies, the shortage of skilled workers is an issue, in more than 40 percent of companies this situation is noticeable in many areas, sometimes even massively. In order to be able to attract the attention of the desired applicants, new paths must be taken in recruiting, holistic employer branding seems to be the answer to the…
A professional or personal crisis requires one thing above all: honesty with yourself. Think carefully about what part you played in it, because this is the only way you can do something better the next time. Thinking about the crisis Because if you just take it easy, don't think about the crisis any further and don't change anything, the...
Many companies spend weeks looking for new employees before they find a suitable candidate for their open position. The high expenditure of time costs entrepreneurs a lot of money. A staffing agency can save you time and money - 5 tips on how to find the best one. What qualities does a personnel service provider have to fulfil? Four months - that's how long companies are looking for...
Digital change and automation are constantly advancing. In order for the change to succeed without major difficulties, companies have to pay attention to a number of things. 4 X 7 tips at a glance. Approaches and concepts for digital change The term "digitization" or "digital change" is a much-discussed topic. Especially in industry, where people are increasingly being replaced by machines,...
Anyone over 50 is considered difficult to place on the job market. The employment agency even pays bonuses if it works out. But actually, according to the popular opinion, you can already prepare yourself for Hartz IV after the age of 50. 10 tips for job hunting and application. Looking for a job over 50 – a problem? Applications from employees over 50 are...