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Not every company that was founded through an innovative start-up idea can survive on the market with its structures. What helps are decisive changes - like a dilapidated house that needs to be modernized. A crazy business idea In 1983, legendary entrepreneur and Intuit founder Scott Cook (along with co-founder Tom Proulx) had the incisive idea that...
We can all learn inspirational behavior. With a bit of discipline, leaders or organizations can inspire others within and outside of organizations, enabling them to implement their ideas and visions. We can all learn to lead. What is good leadership? What actually constitutes good leadership? This is about a natural predisposition, about a way of…
Even if there are many good ideas, as the top management consultants Assig+Echter found out in an interview: Innovations often have a hard time. This is also due to the resistance of the long-established people - and the lack of transparency in the communication channels. StartUp safaris for more innovation? Whether sugar-based vaccines, surface analysis for quality control, laser production, research into more effective solar cells or the production of new optoelectronic devices...
Companies are a Spiegelimage of the entrepreneur: growth and abundance or scarcity and decline? Decisive for this are energies that work in the company and flow like a river. 5 areas at a glance. Q as in spring energy Why is someone an entrepreneur? Why should someone buy or find their professional home in this particular company? What is the purpose and...
Of course we have everything under control. To the question «Are you all right?» we only expect a single answer: "Sure, you too?" For many people, however, the pressure in the home office is no less than in the company. Lack of structure is the biggest challenge in the home office Often the lack of structure is the biggest challenge. Profession-…
New ideas, creativity and good decisions do not fall from the sky. They are more likely to be inspired by other people - often by accident. Such coincidences can not be controlled, but you can do something about it. Serendipity instead of digital efficiency Social media, computers and digitization have made my life more efficient, today a lot of information can be accessed quickly and…
Magazine: Current Articles Inspiration Strategy Marketing Good, inspiring ideas, the right strategy and marketing are the key components for business success. It Matters: Why Inspiration, Strategy and Marketing Matter for Business Success In today's competitive business world, it takes more than a great product or service to thrive. Inspiration,…
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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...
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…
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…
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…
The specter of transformation failure is already doing the rounds. Most managers are verbally in the future, but in real terms they are still stuck in yesterday. To ensure that the necessary change does not drag on forever, six quick win measures are extremely helpful. What blocks traditional companies? Groundbreaking new things come along every month today. That traditional companies are changing...
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...
Prominent brands successfully combine good marketing with networking, fun and enjoyment. Companies can learn from them. What successful founders do differently: The secrets of influential business models In today's fast-moving business world, it can be a great challenge for founders to grow and be successful with their own company on the market. Because to build a...
A good boss should primarily focus on the success of the company. But many bosses prefer to cuddle up to their employees – for example, by posing as a patron saint. What is the main task of bosses? The main task of a manager is the success of the company. But many bosses prefer to cuddle with their employees. How do you recognize the…
Attracting and motivating employees through living corporate culture – details often matter, even in the toilet. The Importance of Employee Engagement for Company Success A company thrives not only through the brilliance of its ideas, but also through the radiant smiles of its employees. Employee engagement is an essential part of a successful company culture. Motivated employees are…
Pure deceleration and stress reduction on the Moselle: Vineyards and picturesque side valleys inspire at almost any time, which you can enjoy on an ideally sunny hike. Between urbanity and nature For me, the Rhine-Moselle-Eifel region connects urbanity and nature like no other region: city and country life are very close together here, metropolises like Cologne or Frankfurt…
Rule #1: Your vision can only be implemented if you state it out loud. If they keep her to themselves, she remains a figment of the imagination. And here we show you why you should talk about it. The journey is the reward We travel a lot to do our work, but sometimes it doesn't wait until we reach our destination...
Hold meetings and really let your soul dangle, lose yourself in the beautiful view: this is possible with these locations with a panoramic view. 1. Berchtesgadener Land and Obersalzberg On the Obersalzberg near Berchtesgaden, a documentation center provides information about the history of the mountain under National Socialism. Only a few minutes’ walk away is the Kempinski, an exclusive conference location…
Often enough, we allow ourselves to be misled by false assumptions, fears, peer pressure, or flimsy promises. 5 classic manipulation techniques at a glance. Kennedy or someone else? The 34-year-old man was sworn in as his country's leader on a cold January day. At his side was his predecessor, a famous general who, 15 years earlier, had commanded the forces of his…
Innovation is a risk. And an adventure. Always. But in Germany people like to try to minimize this risk from the start. That can't work, because founders have to be crazy! Entrepreneurs have to be crazy! If you want to be successful, you have to dare something crazy. Founders must spin! But Germany is not a place for innovative crackpots. At least not if...
The onboarding of career changers is the perfect opportunity for companies to retain, retain and develop staff. How can it succeed? 1. Think in terms of tasks, not jobs Everyone yells “skills shortage” – often without dealing with process optimization, onboarding and a culture of appreciation. First of all, companies should ask themselves the question…
When giving a speech, how do you grab and hold the attention of your audience? There are also a number of stylistic devices that ensure action. we introduce them to you. The old antithesis of good and evil! You already know that too, because every action film masters this stylistic device perfectly: the contrast, in technical jargon also antithesis...
Every year, many students ask themselves how to pass the Abitur. Two ex-students who have already made it give tips. They already have their high school diploma in their pockets: Former student Annika Block (19) is now completing an apprenticeship as a bank clerk, while former high school graduate Iven John (21) is currently completing various rounds of applications. The former…
Interrail means experiencing other cultures and reacting to new, unplanned events. Both help in crisis situations. Companies can use this in a targeted manner. Travel educates - that also applies to employees and companies. Travel educates, they say. Probably also because stressful, unfamiliar situations on the road teach us more about life than any theoretical transfer of knowledge...
Travel and education are trendy. What could be more obvious than combining both into a business idea or a job? This is also possible in your region. Or online. Travel as a status symbol There are reasons why travel remains important to people, even if they might otherwise have to save: It's simply part of the lifestyle. While people…
As a manager, you have to give speeches or speeches to the team again and again. Whether at the start of the year, on anniversaries or simply as a motivating speech in difficult times: Rhetorical skills are important in order to take your team with you. Good rhetoric determines success The power of language cannot be underestimated. From the moment we...
Art and nature can inspire the human spirit and thus inspire great, innovative ideas. 10 tips on how to use this for your own creativity. Humans are always looking for inspiration As humans, we are constantly looking for inspiration to fuel our creative minds. Whether writing, painting, sculpting or...
Traveling to customers and business partners is essential for many in business - and every business trip becomes more pleasant with the right lifehacks. Why well-organized business trips are important Time is money, they say, and this is especially true when it comes to business trips. They can be exciting and profitable, but you can also be just as quick in the chaos...
In order for a company to grow and prosper, certain conditions must be met: Entrepreneurs and managers must know their inner selves in order to be able to make an impact on the outside. Leaders who know the sources of their power are better able to inspire. It sounds so simple and yet it seems so complicated for many people. Those who know the source of their power can...
Corona has decisively changed tourism. The focus of the new development is slow travel, longer stays on site, cross-border health projects - and artificial intelligence. How Corona is changing travel The Corona pandemic has undoubtedly encouraged many people to yearn for peace and nature and perhaps also changed the way we travel. The sometimes exhausting pandemic months...
It is said that competition stimulates business, but too much jealousy and envy can become a problem for companies and employees alike. How do I handle this? Envy and jealousy at work: When does it become dangerous for your success? In the competitive business world, it is not uncommon to experience feelings of envy and jealousy towards colleagues or professional acquaintances...
Magazine: Current Articles Digital & Innovation Whether artificial intelligence, learning systems or design thinking; The digital revolution is in full swing. An insight and perspective. Introduction to the concept of digital innovation Innovation and technology have always been intertwined. As digital transformation continues to disrupt every industry, it's important to create opportunities that...
A game is in progress when there are at least two players. And there are two types of games: finite and infinite. The Infinite Game In finite games, the players are known. They conform to set rules and there is an agreed goal. If it is reached, a finite game is over. Soccer is an example...
When the husband stays at home, women can be as successful as men. One example is TV presenter Petra Gerster, whose husband Christian Nürnberger raised their children Livia and son. The traditional distribution of gender roles has had its day. The traditional distribution of roles in which the man is the main breadwinner and the woman is responsible for the household and raising children...
Among other things, Robindro Ullah was head of recruiting at Deutsche Bahn. Today, among other activities, he publishes a lifestyle magazine for the HR industry. A conversation about employer branding and dress code, the right charisma, fashionable gender differences - and 5 tips for the perfect business look. As a business mathematician, Robindro Ullah only took over human resources management in mid-2007...
A few years ago, then-Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer asked all employees to give up their home office and work at the company - sparking heated debates. "Working side by side" again The change in the working world seems unstoppable - towards more flexibility, independence and collaboration even over longer distances. But dam announced of all things...
Work 4.0 is on everyone's lips and with it the topic of New Work. But what does it actually look like if you really want to work from anywhere and what concrete steps are necessary for this? These 7 tips lead to success. Planning In the first article of this small series, you learned more about the advantages that our…
Home office and flexible working hours are not only controversial in politics. Many employees and employers also struggle with virtual teamwork and leadership. Therefore we give 3 X 5 tips for the digital workflow. 5 tips: Employees' fears and how managers deal with them Work how and where you want - for employees it is...
Personal fulfillment is not a privilege, it is a right. Each of us has the right to find fulfillment in our work. But how do you achieve that? The right to inspirational work Each of us has the right to go to work inspired, to feel safe at work, and to come home...
Many companies want their employees to be more productive. Creative methods such as gamification and new ways achieve more than rigid rules - also outside of the office. Playfully to a better strategy for success There are many creative ways to do everyday things a little differently and in this way to broaden your view of what almost…
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Self-motivation, self-leadership and self-love are very popular. Nevertheless, the topic is not new. How do you manage to think big and turn defeats into victories? What do successful people do differently? The long-seller “Think big” by David Schwartz has been around since the middle of the last century and has lost none of its topicality. The…
Surprisingly few books deal with the concrete implementation of digitization in companies. A selection that deals with the topic of change management and digital transformation. Your toolbox for the transformation called digitization Have you already dealt with the upcoming digitization, but are you still missing a practical reference? You can get it in Roman Stögers…
Change is important, but change management is a major problem in many companies. It is not uncommon for management to be completely convinced of the need for a fundamental change, but not the employees. How can companies still get them on board? Inspiring employees through communication In order for your employees to be fully involved in upcoming changes, you have to…
Talking like the speakers who perform at TED – you have to be able to do that! Good that the following books show how to do it. Learning from the best speakers Carmine Gallo examined what exactly makes the popular lectures so successful and identified 9 principles that we can also use for our lectures. Very interesting and helpful!…
Employee management is one of the most important tasks in companies. All the worse that it often fails. 5 books that show how it can be done better, completely transparently and without taboos. Unwritten rules and laws in companies: taboos that nobody talks about There are numerous unwritten laws and rules in our companies. Things you intuitively know are...
Communication is extremely important in everyday working life - for example, to resolve conflicts, to react quickly or to prevent them from arising in the first place through clever conversations. 5 books at a glance. Deal with conflicts more confidently and resolve them Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® - Author Dr. Regina Mahlmann offers with her book "Managing Conflicts Sovereignly" a...
The company as a playing field in football? Absolutely! As it quickly becomes apparent, the authors of the following books have proved to be very lucky in their choice of analogy. The company as a soccer field? A book not only for soccer fans: "Spielfeld Arbeitsfeld" transfers employee management to the soccer field - and does it really well! In her book will…
ORGATEC is the world's largest trade fair for furnishing and furnishing of offices and objects. But it's about much more than furniture: the digital transformation of the working world has long since found its way into office design. ORGATEC offers a lot of inspiration for this - and this year also some cool campaigns for bloggers. The world of work is changing...
More and more of us feel overwhelmed in work and private life. Instead of being able to determine for ourselves what needs to be done, when and at all, we feel constantly at the limit trying to fulfill all our tasks and obligations. 5 helpful books at a glance. Being more productive – a matter of choice According to the authors,…
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Corinne Maier says things that very few would otherwise say so openly and was almost fired. This bothers some people, some people miss a positive tip - I just find it entertaining, refreshing and very courageous. The tips, however, are in the second title presented. Absurd truths Maier's thesis: In modern companies, not the...