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A surprising number of projects are not completed on time. And this does not only apply to large-scale projects such as the construction of airports or military transporters. Strictly speaking, planning errors are to be expected, especially in highly complex projects. Expected Errors Take, for example, the development of new weapon systems, such as the construction of an aircraft carrier. The development time is more than 10 years. During this time willā¦
Career opportunities through further training, lifelong learning, necessary qualifications due to digitization: These are all buzzwords that we are currently encountering everywhere on the relevant portals. But how are the modern possibilities with eLearning and Co. structured and how do they work in practice? How does eLearning work in practice? Reasons to continue your education today...
Almost all German students take advantage of additional further training opportunities to improve their career opportunities. In addition to internships and part-time jobs, courses and workshops are also useful additions. More competition requires more performance The Federal Statistical Office recently reported: The number of students has reached a new high. In the current semester, 2,8 million students are enrolled at German universities, as many...
At the age of 31, Claudia Anderle became general manager of a 4-star hotel. A career springboard was a work and travel stay in Australia. This also helps her today when recruiting new employees. The reputation of the big, wide world Even if her career path somehow sounds logical, Claudia Anderle actually never wanted to work in the hotel business. Raised in Paderborn, where she studied at the Universityā¦
Richard Branson once said that his business ideas always came from personal frustration. Various studies also show the extent to which personality and experience affect start-up success. 2 examples of success. The best business ideas come from pubs According to Masterplan.com founder Daniel SchĆ¼tt, the best ideas come from pubs. For example, the first idea for your first company...
Skulli Mogensen, founder of the low-cost airline WOW air, is considered one of the richest men in Iceland. In an interview, he reports on the dot-com crisis and the bank crash in Iceland ā and how he continued afterwards. Skulli Mogensen studied philosophy and founded the telecommunications company OZ Communications in 1990, of which he was CEO until 2007. He was also involved in founding...
Digital transformation in companies requires courageous and innovative leadership. How can future orientation succeed? What digital transformation means for companies Digital transformation has become a key factor for companies of all sizes and industries. In an era characterized by continuous technological advancement, the ability to adapt to and adapt to new technologiesā¦
International health insurance is essential for expats living abroad. What do you need to consider to find the best insurance? 5 good reasons: Why is a stay abroad important and useful? In today's increasingly connected world, the benefits of international experience are undeniable. For people who want to advance their personal and professional development, a stay abroad offersā¦
A Kneipp cure may seem like a pastime for health masochists to some, but has surprisingly positive effects on the immune system, stress resistance and healthy sleep. A self-awareness. Kneipp application: A self-awareness My first Kneipp application begins at 8 o'clock in the morning. Before breakfast, my legs slowly begin to be showered, first with warm and then with cold water. Twice inā¦
This travel concept example focuses on personal growth and self-discovery through workshops, meditation and guided tours in the scenic Eifel region. Participants explore local culture, history and nature while engaging in activities that strengthen their self-awareness.
Starting a career for humanities scholars is not easy. Temporary work, which means flexible job entry, can be helpful here. Opportunities and risks at a glance. Traineeship and studies I studied cultural and media sciences with a focus on English, Romance and Dutch studies and also spent a year at the Sorbonne in Paris during my studies. Starting your career as a humanities scholar...
Many thousands of students start their studies at a university every semester full of expectation. But what are your experiences, what do first-year students have to do in particular and what are the initial problems to be overcome? It is clear that in some ways the university is like a fair. All beginnings are difficult? Just learn what really interests you, get to know nice people and in general -...
Temporary work has the worst possible reputation as modern slave labor at dumping wages that displaces permanent employment. However, under certain circumstances, temporary work can also be an acceptable alternative to permanent employment. 8 tips. Temporary work as an alternative to unemployment? If you want to work but don't have a permanent job and won't be able to work for the foreseeable future, temporary work could be a possible alternative...
Globally successful companies are mainly found in large, innovative centers, less often in hidden mountain valleys. And: A 10-man company is not expected to be very successful. But which personality traits must successful self-employed people have? Approached by BMW Many company founders dream of landing the next big thing: They are therefore looking for investors, want as soon as possible...
What will the future of work look like? Does the future belong to the free, flexible home office or are we steering into precarious mass employment and total surveillance, e.g. through company health management? The world of work will change decisively Digitization and the Internet will also change our world of work decisively - this is demonstrated, for example, every year at the re:publica, the annual event that is...
Brainstorming, planning, self-management and overcoming blockages: all important for professional reorientation. But worth nothing if the right structure is missing. 5 tips on how to find them. Full commitment, but never to the goal? I keep meeting people who are pursuing their professional reorientation at full steam, highly motivated and very creative - but still not...
600 years of MICE experience in the organization of congresses, conferences and events - that is by no means an exaggeration in Constance. Here you can rent the room of the papal election as a worldwide unicum and jump into Lake Constance during the conference. Lake Constance as a tourist destination Lake Constance is one of the most important and well-known tourist destinations in Germany: It is divided intoā¦
Quite a few companies try extremely hard to win new customers with sophisticated strategies. The conclusion counts at all costs. Once the fish or the customer is on the hook, no one cares anymore - the deal is done. The wrong strategy. Conclusion lust vs. contract with rights and obligations In many companies,ā¦
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, theā¦
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. Theā¦
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 ā consciously or unconsciously. That also applies toā¦
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 āAnd what are you going to do with your German studies?ā 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 youā¦
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 toā¦
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...
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 ā 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 isā¦
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 controversialā¦
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: Theā¦
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 forā¦
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?ā¦
The idea of āāhaving 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. Soā¦
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 āSo, teach yourself what you need to knowā? No, it's not that simple. Continuing education as the key to success Lifelong learning and continuing education are considered the key toā¦
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 theā¦
We have many freedoms today ā 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...
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. Butā¦
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 ā despite the firm intention to buy ā 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...
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 ā theory and practice combined In the summer, many schoolchildren have their school-leaving certificates in their pockets and are asking themselves: āWhat now?ā. The increasing degree of academization is drivingā¦
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 MĆ¼ller drags himself into the meeting room while heaps of files are piling up on his desk. Mueller knows exactly what...
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 wasā¦
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 themselvesā¦
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?ā¦
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 marketā¦
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...
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:ā¦
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 inā¦
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 āThe bank always winsā was about the tricks banks used to fool unsuspecting people, especiallyā¦
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...
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 andā¦
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.ā¦
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 āāin 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...
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: āEmotional Intelligenceā, 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, aā¦
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 alwaysā¦
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 withā¦
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 ā some also call them āgroup hydraulicā ā processes begin as soon as the team meets for the first time.ā¦
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...
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 theā¦
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...
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...
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 ā a problem? Applications from employees over 50 are...
The line between success and failure in a crisis is thin. There must be communication within the team and with customers, but it is always important to strike the right note. Emotions matter. Communication is important - especially in the crisis Unfortunately, many companies "forget" in crisis situations that are surprising and unfamiliar to them, how...
There are numerous future-oriented courses such as training in the field of tourism or tourism management. Tourism ā an industry full of opportunities The tourism industry employs around 100 million people worldwide ā of course, this includes employees from international tourism groups through to small service providers in holiday regions. Accordingly, understandably, not all of these jobs are suitable forā¦
The number of freelancers is growing in Germany. More and more are planning their careers themselves. The path to self-employment is not necessarily the step towards independence. escape forward? The self-employed usually start with an order-related way of working. Projects or orders from customers are processed. This pattern is identical whether you are a craftsman, web designer or lawyer. Hasā¦
Sport is important for our health and well-being. It helps us stay fit, control our weight, reduce stress and improve our mood. Why sport is important for health & well-being Regular sport is important for our health. It helps us stay fit and healthy, maintain or lose weight.
Sustainable, long-term thinking and acting is also becoming increasingly important for companies. The highlight: companies also benefit financially through more sales. We'll show you how. How sustainability and profitability fit together As with the hero in the Shire in Lord of the Rings, our story also begins with the perfect world. At the end of last year when I...
Senseless conflicts paralyze productive and creative work. This is how de-escalation strategies can turn enemies into friends. Break apart - what do politics and working life have to do with each other? I recently read āDisaffect yourselvesā as a call. However, what was meant in this context for major world politics can also be transferred just as well to the microclimate in the workplace. Becauseā¦
Team decisions are all the rage, lonely boss decisions are out of fashion in current management theory. And yet joint decisions are often difficult and take more time. 10 tips so that you can still succeed. The Hardship of Team Decisions In the light of my column in Wirtschaftswoche Online, which will be published tomorrow, I have dealt with team decisions in more detail. All too often they don't have one...
Etherum as a cryptocurrency has recently produced amazing returns. Opportunities & risks of investing ā including options for free purchase. How did Ethereum even come about? The idea for Ethereum was first proposed by Vitalik Buterin, a Canadian-Russian programmer, in 2013. Buterin recognized Bitcoin's limitations and saw the potential for aā¦
Friendships in the workplace are a difficult topic, which is not only inherent in various studies, but also in the frequency of interview requests that we receive for ZEIT or MAXI, for example. Dealing with the topic correctly is particularly important for prospective managers. The job as a complex social network A job is a complexā¦
Hiring unsuitable applicants is not only annoying, but simply too expensive. In order to avoid this, the proven recruitment interview is usually used. Rightly so. With the right requirements analysis, everything goes smoothly. āNobody is a judge of characterā To find out whether the applicant is suitable, however, it is not enough to have a nice chat with one another. This ultimately results in...
The first day of work in a new job when changing jobs is always an exciting situation and onboarding is also a special situation for companies. This checklist will help you master it. New job: How to get started for employees and companies For the new employee, tension and expectations are part ofā¦
Initiation as a growth spurt Severe setbacks in one's professional career, especially the premature, unplanned end of a career, even if it is only temporary, is experienced as a "social death" - like falling into a deep hole. But the hole is a well through which one can dive. The profession as an identification platformā¦
I recently took part in a team building activity on a houseboat - the perfect setting for companies to onboard and bond employees. Why does team building on a houseboat make sense? Team building activities help to bond teams by fostering trust and collaboration between team members. When team members are able to support each other...
Sascha Schmidt mainly accompanies executives through the professional midlife crisis. In 2012 his new book āHolistic Career Planning. A life in balanceā was published. In an interview, he talks about the professional crises, ways out and why changing jobs is not the only solution. Sascha Schmidt, lives and works in Munich. He studied history, philosophy and education. Thereafterā¦
For companies, innovation means trying new things. But new things are also error-prone. Dealing with mistakes is therefore crucial for a successful and innovative future. So companies need an error culture. Mistakes have consequences Mistakes are bad! Even as children, everyone learned: They have consequences, usually an immediate "punishment", but above all negative ones...
Every person follows certain life motives and values āāthat guide them. And everyone should know what they are. How We Gain Insights About Us Although most people are not used to thinking about human behavior from a life motives perspective, knowing our 16 life motives can help them gain insights into whoā¦
Initiatives for refugees are springing up almost every day in Germany. Clothing for refugees, cooking for refugees, books for refugees, housing for refugees. If you ask around in your circle of acquaintances in Berlin, you will hardly find anyone who is not involved in one way or another. Commitment that impresses Some of it is elementary, some seems trivial,ā¦
Human Resources, or HR for short, is the backbone of a company: This is where the company's processes and developments come together. It is all the more important that this department can work productively and is technically up to date. In many companies, however, there is a lack of precisely that innovation - but with a few steps this can be changed! obsoleteā¦
Everyone knows Sherlock Holmes and for quite a few people, being a detective is a dream job. But how do you take this successfully? Like Sherlock Holmes In the world of crime novels and series, investigators often fascinate us with their sharp minds, their detective skills and their ability to solve mysterious cases. I happened upon the train myself...
Digital online training is becoming increasingly important in companies. When shaping the future, it is important for employers to draw the right conclusions from the lockdowns. The lesson from Corona: Organizational forms in companies must change Since March 2020, political restrictions have hovered over companies and employees like the sword of Damocles. Even if there are no more lockdowns at some point...
Many customers are consciously looking for high-quality, higher-priced products and expect a seller to present them to them. But that becomes difficult if the employees themselves are not behind the high sales price. Cheap is not always good Customers are often willing to pay more if they want an original and exclusiveā¦
Everyone knows these guys who make success look easy. But is this talent really innate, or is it perhaps the result of hard work? High school athlete Micheno Lawrence was a sprinter on my high school team. The son of Jamaican parents, he was short and plump, and the mesh shirt he wore like some of his other Jamaican teammates...
Studies show that people who live at higher altitudes tend to live longer. The mechanisms behind this are not known - the effect could be due to several different factors. Why do people live longer at higher altitudes? The closest explanation is that the partial pressure of oxygen decreases with increasing altitude. That restricting calorie intake is theā¦
Bloggers are still often smiled at: too insignificant in the media landscape, too inefficient as a marketing channel. Blogging has many advantages for marketing. Blogs as the perfect marketing tool? I'm passionate about blogging. But what exactly are the reasons for this? Blogging gives me the opportunity to articulate my opinions in a way that without the medium...
Industrial foreman is now an attractive profession with a competitive salary, in which steady job growth is expected in the coming years. What do training and further education paths look like? Job Profile of a Foreman: Responsibilities and Tasks Becoming a foreman is not easy; it requires extensive training, skill development and experience. The role of a foreman is crucial to theā¦
In America, it has been the first choice among the options for developing one's own personality for many years: Individual one-to-one counseling is experiencing a real boom. Coaching is trendy. Accordingly, training as a coach represents a real professional alternative in an increasingly insecure job market. 80% of coaches without significant fees There areā¦
If you enjoy what you do, it will give you a boost and will greatly improve your productivity and therefore your success. Intrinsic motivation is crucial ā it also helps us to deal resiliently with negative experiences and crises. The Magical Formula for Success in Business and Life I always thought it...
What does a good manager have to be able to do today and in the future? An overview. Leadership today, leadership tomorrow: where are we? An assessment of where we stand The role of a manager has changed significantly in recent years as the speed of change and complexity in the business world has continued to increase. As a result, managers face new challenges and...
Whether you call it the point of sales or, more poetically, the place of truth: the success of a company is decided in sales. If sales falter, this does not necessarily have to be due to sales. Find out here which measures help in which cases. Good companies also sell in bad times Of course there are successful and less strong sellers...
Innovations can only come about when people in companies think and act differently, but still work together in a team. This is exactly what diversity management is for. What is it like in Germany? Just don't bring them into line Imagine you come to a party. You want to talk to someone, talk to a young man,ā¦
Nudging is the idea of āāgently navigating people toward better decisions simply by changing their environment. 3 professional application areas. Why changes caused by micromanagement have to fail Change management has been omnipresent in everyday business for a long time and numerous methods have already been developed to implement upcoming change processes as well as possible. But one thing always gets punishable...
Even if it seems simple and trendy to work from any location and go on vacation at the same time, you have to consider a few things ā in addition to finding the right job. We list the 7 most important points. The right framework conditions: What is absolutely necessary for a successful job Working from anywhere and ideally with a holiday in a beautiful area...
Decisiveness is an important success factor in working life and for time management. But many people find it difficult to make decisions. Find out how to do it. Decisions make life complicated Let's start with an example: Mr T. runs a small workshop with eight employees. He notices that his calculations are no longer correct: something has to change. Either must...
Be happy in sales life and successful in customer acquisition! As simple as that sounds, it is difficult to do both. It doesn't have to be, because there are many acquisition paths that lead to the goal. How to find the right one. It sells easier when you laugh! Even in times of internet and eCommerce, it is still mostly...
People around us lie very often. But how can one recognize the deceptions? 3 steps to the truth. How One Investor Debunked the Big Lie Steve Marks, a Northern California venture capitalist, walked into the CEO's office in the fall of 2005 with a good feeling. He was a guest at a young, up-and-coming company forā¦
Are you looking for a job on online job boards and only find junk? This is probably not because of you, but because of the offer. The reality of online job exchanges Finding vacancies shouldn't be a problem in the internet age with the growing number - one thinks so! But the reality is different: Many applicants simply cannot find anything in job markets...
Appreciation and recognition in our society are very important components of our coexistence in this world. What's behind it? Why is appreciation so important? The meaning of this word appreciation is already in the term itself: I appreciate something or someone as valuable and communicate that I appreciate and appreciate this value. Exactly...
Success in sales is not just about classic sales negotiations, but generally about conversations in which you try to get your point of view, your idea or your proposed solution across to someone else. Negotiation vs. Meeting The main difference between a discussion or a meeting and a negotiation is that meetings tend to have an informative-creative-coordinating character...
Feel Good Manager is still a relatively new job ā and one that has a reputation for being just fun and good for the cuddle factor in the company. An overview of 14 typical tasks. Why a Feel Good Manager? Everyone is talking about Feel Good Management, but unfortunately it is often referred to as a good mood and cuddle courseā¦
Studies say: People who read with focus and concentration are more successful, earn more and live longer. How do busy people like Bill Gates, Barack Obama or Oprah Winfrey find time for regular reading? 7 tips. Waren Buffet's top tip: read 500 pages a day Put aside your excuses to start reading: when successful people have specificā¦
Apprentices usually start their careers with a small salary. But there are ways to supplement the tight household budget. We present the best. Money problems inevitable: Why starting a career is also financially difficult Whether it's strict trainers, learning stress or commuting: starting a career is not easy and demands a lot from trainees. The finances are also causing problems because the money...
Every day work and everyday stress - many people long to just relax. How can a short vacation in nature help you switch off? Can a short vacation in nature really help you relax? In our busy everyday lives, it can be difficult to find moments of peace and relaxation. Due to the constant technologicalā¦
Many young HR professionals want to advance their careers, but are wondering what this should look like. Here are 8 tips for starting a career in HR from the experts. Human resources ā a job with a future? HR managers are the terror of many applicants because they know how to negotiate, know all the psychological tricks and decide on their own future. But do you have...
More and more customers therefore want to take their financial destiny into their own hands, but themselves have no idea what offers are actually available on the market. They therefore want competent and, above all, independent advice. This is where the financial advisor comes in. The distrust of bank advisors is growing Banks and most independent financial service providers live fromā¦
The Dutch start-up TravelBird.com has grown significantly in just a few years. The rapid growth was mainly due to a sophisticated personnel marketing strategy that is rooted in the corporate culture. About the company TravelBird.com is an online travel agent with 9 travel deals every day - and thematic categories such as city trips, family vacations or day trips. Our recipe for success: We want to inspire our customers...
āNot long ago I finished my German studies in Kiel. The exact subjects I studied were āOlder German Literatureā (major), āNewer German Literatureā (minor) and āMiddle and Modern Historyā (minor). First steps as a freelancer After a fortunately short period of freelance work, I was given a permanent job at an advertising agency. Currently working...
What do founders have to consider in the online and gaming business and is there even safe gambling? Entrepreneur Avi Fichtner has the answers. Avi Fichtner was born in Switzerland in 1978 and now lives as an entrepreneur in Berlin, where he is the founder and editor of his own gaming companies. He pays particular attention to the topics...
Communication is extremely important these days - and ranges from short text snippets to longer specialist articles. We will show you what you have to be aware of. Why write an article? Oh, I don't need that! Hand on heart: You are probably one of the large number of people who simply get scared when writing longer texts. Just becauseā¦
You are much more quick-witted with a sense of humor ā also because you deliberately break through expectations. Here you will learn about the different types of laughter and which techniques you can use on which occasion. Parrying Attacks Can you measure success by the number of failures you've had? The answer may surprise you. If you are ready...
Companies around the world do it because it pays off: they create brands. They create something distinctive, a complex mix of messages and values. Using the Picture in Your Mind If you're reading this, you're about to lead an organization. This is a tremendous responsibility, and it requires us to...
Many people think content matters more than presentation. This is a big mistake. The non-verbal effect is at least as important. The Power of Impact: You eat with your eyes You've made appointments with two different financial advisors to discuss the best investment strategy for your hard-earned savings. Upon entering theā¦
Every day we have to make many decisions, big and small, that help us achieve goals and work better. Sometimes these are simply avoided. Why? And can that be changed? Decisions: Every day, every hour, dozens of decisions are made every day, even every hour. Some are bigger and rob us of sleep, some are so...
Managers, bosses and entrepreneurs are required to lead and always be available to employees. Tips on how to work efficiently as a manager and how to get employees to actively support you. Open House? Managers also need time to complete their tasks ā contrary to popular belief, they cannot do everythingā¦
Sellers should always sell more. But the quick conclusion alone does not bring lasting success. If you want to develop from a salesman with strong sales into an excellent salesperson, you should heed the following five principles. Principle 1: Undivided attention Overstimulation burdens us all. It is all the more important for sellers - despite the flood of information - to have the information that is important for their customers...
Tim Ferriss says: "People tend to prefer dissatisfaction to uncertainty." And in fact, uncertainty scares a lot of us. But you can learn to deal with it ā and take countermeasures. The limits of your comfort zone Do you know that queasy feeling in your stomach that warns you of a new, potentially risky situation? This is the limit of your comfort zone.ā¦
From university straight to hotel manager? Sascha Schwarze reports how a dual course of study helped him, how the course is structured and what prospective students should pay attention to. Sascha Schwarze (28) completed a dual degree in tourism at the Adam-Ries University of Applied Sciences in Erfurt (today IUBH Dual Studies) from 2009 to 2013. Previously, as a chef, he had...
Studies show that they think German HR professionals are relatively safe when it comes to their own substitutability by robots. But digital tools are already doing a lot. And who knows, maybe HR managers will soon feel like Oscar winner Kevin Spacey, whose career came to an abrupt end. Changes, Rise and Fall This could also be a story of riseā¦
The clichĆ© goes: āWomen are interested in fashion, hair, diet and relationships. Men for salary, business, status, influence." Unfortunately, there is a lot of truth in that. And everyone gets what they are interested in. How can companies realize their desire for higher salaries? Have you thought about a raise? The desire for more salary throws manyā¦