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The growing complexity and dynamics of changes in the global economic structure are well known as a challenge for companies. Having the right leaders is crucial. Manager: To the level of your own incompetence? Joachim Sauer, President of the Association of Personnel Managers, sees the basic problem in the fact that too often pure experts rise higher and higher in the hierarchy based on their specialist knowledge.…
Time is short, the requirements are high and the deadline pressure is immense. Deadlines are often chased, time is managed, things are organized - there is another way, with calm and composure - even if many managers believe it is not possible. Manage calmly – how does that work? Take your time, be relaxed, look through something in peace,...
How does healthy leadership work and what "care instructions" are there for healthy leadership hierarchies? Empowering employees down to the grassroots requires several steps. Everyone involved must be heard Healthy leadership aims to keep an eye on the needs of the individual, the team, the entire company and the environment. That doesn't mean that...
Modern business tools can help in coaching to achieve goals. The following case study shows how this works. Helping customers achieve their goals “Business English & Culture” is a boutique agency from the Hildesheim area that supports managers of global companies in creating working environments in which employees and teams can develop their strengths. To the wide…
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…
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…
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...
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…
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?…
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...
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...
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,...
Now it is time. This is the last part of our ten-part leadership satire Hannes Managt. And due to the seniority rule, he can take a three-month sabbatical. And has plans. I'll be gone then... It used to be the norm not to do that. That had originally been Hannes' plan. The times have changed.…
If you want to motivate a team, you don't just have to drive them to work, you have to give them a goal. Just do it like the little prince. But is it really the manager's job to motivate their employees? As the little prince is often quoted, the saying of de Saint-Exupéry, father of the little…
Happy employees are good employees. But what makes people like a blind mountaineer happy? An essential leader therefore always keeps an eye on the happiness of his employees. But how do you achieve it? The luck of the blind mountaineer Andy Holzer from East Tyrol has conquered six of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks of all continents. He is…
Being nice actually helps in all situations in life. But it has to be real: the better you know each other and recognize whether niceness is fake or genuine. Leader – soft or dominant? There is certainly a closer and more long-term relationship between bosses and their employees than at the counter, with the doctor or with the judge. It's a dilemma.…
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 the…
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...
Many employees are dissatisfied with their boss. But job frustration up to and including termination does not have to be; because sometimes simple measures help to break out of the usual framework and take the lead yourself: 10 tips. The silent suffering under bosses The boss freaked out again because the pencil crossed…
We decided to play. We now want to approach the decisions and changes in a playful way. The game encourages us to be curious, to look for possibilities and to try things out. That takes the pressure off us, but not the responsibility. On the contrary. The inner game brings us to our responsibility for a good…
Everyone has their role and it can change. This also applies to you yourself. You too play the role of controller or organizer from time to time, in other situations you have to set processes in motion and in others you have to help stabilize the mood. Lion Tamer or Alpha Wolf? Systemic thinking gives us the opportunity to transform our personality...
The world of executives is becoming more and more unstable. The assumption that a company is run on the technocratic model of a trivial machine and that the helmsman “has everything under control” is still widespread, but has long since failed to do justice to reality. Coping with increasing complexity To this day, the requirements profile...
Leading is not just about motivating. Leading also means driving. Despite all understanding for the concerns of the employees, managers have to endure being unpopular at times. Acting as a part of a human being Especially in the role of the driver, it is beneficial not to feel like a whole human being, but to act out of this individual role, as a part of a human being, so to speak.…
In every crisis situation, it is always the people who keep calm, who can think and act appropriately and in a solution-oriented manner. The only course of action that makes sense when things get critical. It is an essential quality of an essential leader - and it can be learned. Multidimensional and networked thinking Essential leadership is more dimensional and multidimensional. A human…
Real team building takes place in daily practice. Right there and nowhere else. And no matter how optimal the selection of personnel may have taken place. If you want to form a real team, you have to do it yourself. Daily. Homo Schablonicus makes executives happy It seems very practicable to sort us humans into handy grids. This makes it easier for employees to…
In order to survive in complex markets and to be able to provide value-added benefits, companies have to adapt. Strategic realignment and organizational change are coupled. Corporate identity is also subject to change. The luck of new management structures Competitive solutions in a changed environment require new management structures. All operational and strategic steps must be coordinated and interlinked, should...
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...
The level of suffering among salespeople and executives varies, especially in middle management. The decisive factor is how often and how intensely pressure turns into stress and at what level it is dealt with. Individual emotions generate different trains of thought and solutions. Strategies for processing (of pressure) Pressure and the associated stress must be counteracted. There are a variety of strategies for…
Attitude and backbone are by no means only terms from the healthcare sector. They also play an important role in the business world. Because only those who show attitude and are straightforward in their own way can build up a positive and strong reputation. Preventing reputation osteoporosis Reputation has a lot to do with 'having a backbone'. But if you look at the business...
To counteract the bad press surrounding Tesla, Musk began appearing more in public. He spoke up on the Internet and gave interviews. You can sleep when we're broke He made a speech saying we would work Saturdays and Sundays and sleep under our desks until it's all done.…
One of the fundamental misconceptions of mixed leadership: male and female executives have to "get along somehow" and "please concentrate mainly on the task at hand." Nonsense! In order to work together successfully, they must understand each other's language – and act accordingly. Venus and Mars While women tend to emphasize their imperfections unnecessarily and unprompted...
Monday morning, 08:00 a.m. Hannes is sitting in the office preparing for the management meeting. A weekly ritual. Start at 08:30 am, coffee at 10 am. The preparation of the latter is spontaneously canceled due to the overloaded task list. The official closing time is 11.45 a.m., in fact never before 12.30 p.m. Therefore, Hannes allows himself the coffee prophylactically and leaves his apple between…
Successful companies have one thing in common. Their atmosphere is characterized by trust and motivation. This can be controlled with good leadership. Why trust is important Confidence-building and motivational measures are extremely important to increase the loyalty and engagement of your employees and thereby generate better performance. The ability to generate trust and motivation in his employees...
"Hannes manages" is a satire from and about the management floors. And Hannes wonders how a manager can get good news out to people. How do you proclaim “good news”? Hannes sits listlessly in front of the computer. Time is running out. As CEO of an international industrial group, he has to inform the workforce this afternoon about the unfortunate financial situation...
It is particularly difficult for top managers because a non-binding contact is more likely to fail the higher the (real or imaginary) rank. What can help? Smile and don't take yourself too seriously. Whoever smiles appears intelligent The golden rule of small talk: smile, smile, smile! For what reason? The biggest fear of small talk is that...
Questions rule our lives from morning to night. Therefore, we naturally assume that we have mastered the discipline of asking questions like a professional. But to moderate questions, more is needed. Questions as the heart of moderation Questions rule our lives. For example: "When does your plane leave?", "What would you like to have for breakfast?", "For which project employees have...
In addition to the comfort course and the fear of failure, a third factor affects our professional advancement: we are afraid of making decisions. There's a simple yet inglorious reason for this: we love comfort. In other words: decisions often involve effort. Don't make any decisions Avoiding the hassle of making a decision is one too…
The ability to inspire and positively influence people is a key trait of successful leaders. The right body language is an important aspect. What should managers pay attention to? Body language: particularly important for executives In many places, the opinion still applies: Above all, performance counts. And that's especially true for executives. That appearance and body language are also decisive…
Corporate values are a hot topic of discussion. It's often about the fact that they contradict each other. How do you deal with these sometimes very different poles? Do values have to contradict each other? Last we wrote: If consistency (in the sense of effect) is made an important value in the company, then the positive counter-value becomes flexibility on...
Personnel decisions sometimes have to be made more quickly than many employers would like. Instead of lengthy deliberation, the power of intuition helps. HR managers often have to make decisions quickly and under time pressure. Recruiters or managers, especially those who are looking for sought-after specialists who receive numerous offers from employers, cannot take weeks to carefully weigh up all the information.…
How well or poorly a company functions is largely influenced by the quality of management. 7 tips to help improve leadership. How quality in leadership can improve the company The concept of quality in management is one of the most important topics of our time and is therefore not a new topic Since there have been companies, there have been…
In addition to authenticity, persuasiveness and credibility, trust is the most important asset managers have when it comes to winning over employees. Managers in particular should therefore be very aware of the importance of relationships. "When top managers gamble away trust" The more reliable and correct managers behave, the higher their credibility and the stronger the trust that their…
Armin Surma is head of human resources development at ETO MAGNETIC GmbH in Stockach and also lectures on human resources management at FHW/IMB Berlin. His area of responsibility is personnel development, potential analysis, assessments, training, and coaching. Surma, born in 1964, studied psychology with a focus on work and organizational psychology in Frankfurt and completed various further qualifications in the field of human resources management, training and coaching. Among other things, he was a freelance…
Is there a one-size-fits-all recipe for success as a woman in business? Clearly: no. However, various building blocks can help us to leave old patterns. However, we must also take these new paths. Have courage! Feminine skills are becoming increasingly important in business New opportunities keep popping up in our lives, be it because we…
If the German economy wants to remain internationally competitive, it must be innovative. But superimposed start-up fantasies are not enough, we need a new management culture - and new skills. StartUps – a hot topic. But also durable? Start-ups are a hot topic right now, not only in the self-proclaimed start-up capital of Berlin: Some of the large corporations are also affording their…
Studies on digital change have been a dime a dozen lately and one hype term follows the next. A recent meta-study examined 30 studies from the last few years and found out which leadership skills really count. A result including humanity is more important than IT skills. The big surprise: there is a human touch in companies From my point of view it is…
The atmosphere in the office is tense: one employee is completely overwhelmed and frustrated because she has to do her colleague's work in addition to her own. What can you do as a boss? When one employee works for the other, she regularly exceeds her own targets with a lot of diligence, effort and commitment. Of this is at her…
The commercial director of a medium-sized company is temporarily absent due to a traffic accident. Diagnosis: complicated femoral fracture. An operation followed by rehabilitation and physiotherapy is unavoidable; returning to work was unthinkable for the next six months - a catastrophe for the company. Replacement wanted! It is the problem of many companies: Due to illness, employees are absent for weeks and…
Women often have inhibitions about excelling in performance. The essential, relevant cause for the female "bite inhibition" is: Female solidarity. Female solidarity instead of the will to power The fact that women are less likely to be in leadership positions is also due to the fact that they put their claims to power aside in favor of female solidarity. Very different from men, where there is healthy competition. But…
Managers are only too happy to be insulted in Germany - because of excessive salaries, layoffs and wrong decisions. The most recent example is the sacking of VW boss Matthias Müller. But are they really that bad or are they just being badmouthed? This is how boss bashing works The media response to Matthias Müller's expulsion from VW was great. You have to give him...
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…
If you want to get promoted, you have to manage staff. “Maximum punishment” is what many experts think. But there is still a long way to go before the calcified structures in many companies change towards sustainability. This is how you manage in the meantime. Be honest, leadership has never been your thing. Do you remember when you chose your career? You chose your…
It can always happen: The team is working at the stress limit. And suddenly someone loses his nerve and freaks out. how to deal with it Overlooked and tolerated? Or actively tackle the problem? What to do when employees freak out? I sat perplexed in the meeting room and stared in disbelief at one of my most hard-working employees: wildly gesticulating and with a red head scolded...
E-learning is becoming more important, especially for further training in companies. Inexpensive online learning, preferably with VR elements, is particularly helpful when training new employees. Use e-learning and virtual reality to train new employees A comprehensive and intensive training lays the foundation for the successful start of new employees in the company and is supported by various training courses over the course of…
Robert I. Sutton, Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, radically spells it out: “Managing creativity ultimately means turning everything we know about good management on its head.” Dare more coincidence! Eddie Obeng, founder of one of the first virtual business schools in the world, complains that regulated processes with clear subordination and decision-making structures…
Young managers in particular often find themselves in conflict between control and doing too much themselves. For example, how can you motivate employees to do their jobs and still give them enough responsibility? When the puppy protection is over Tobias Schmidt is 26 years old and has been a team leader in a well-known technology company for 3 months. In theory he knows...
There needs to be a clear debate about the sense and nonsense of hierarchies in each individual company. The goal should be a good balance between hierarchies and networks. Networks in knowledge management The term network is used particularly in knowledge management when it comes to the fast and smooth exchange of information. Networks are pragmatic and ask...
Yesterday a colleague with equal rights, today a manager: This is sometimes a difficult situation, especially for young managers. And for different reasons. Interpersonal relationships as the greatest challenge Forming interpersonal relationships is without a doubt one of the greatest challenges for young executives – especially in middle management. Loyal behavior is important here, both towards one’s own superiors and…
The digital transformation is everywhere. But where there is a lot of talk about technology with its consequences and opportunities, three important fields are neglected - even though they determine the success of the transformation! And they all have something to do with the people in the company. 1. Leadership The CEO of a large medium-sized company recently said: "I'm in a privileged position...
The central point of many (new) projects is not the idea, but its implementation. Managers need to think holistically, paired with target-oriented implementation methods. They motivate employees and managers to lead them to success. Release energy for implementation with the GOAL formula. The path is the goal. But without a goal, the path leads all too easily astray. Already from...
Cultural fit means: The right values in the company help to find exactly the right employees. But how can leaders identify values and implement them in a way that goes beyond mere lip service? Values and corporate culture: nothing but smoke and mirrors? They jump to you from the company website, are developed in complex and long positioning workshops and have a…
The principle of polarity demands honest respect from managers. The principle of resonance brings us into contact with the vibrations of the world. What does that mean exactly for the effect? The principle of polarity for management work The recognized opposite pole is often perceived as an "opponent" and then naturally fought. But nobody can win this fight, because the…
Personnel work means a lot of work. Appropriate personnel software can help to automate work processes. How does the implementation succeed smoothly against all resistance, even in small companies? What can HR software do for companies? What is HR software? Personnel software is a computer program that companies use to calculate, manage, move, etc. data such as wages, holidays, vacations, company relocations, etc.
If only the cerebral, number-fixated managers would finally understand that people prefer to be seduced by emotions than by factual representations, number chaos and sober facts. Only good feelings really get our will going. Showing Emotions Is Like Turning Signals “Now don't get so emotional right away. We can't afford feelings here”,…
To be successful and wealthy like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg or Richard Branson - that's what many people want. But what kind of training opens the way to the top of companies? In the dream job CEO to success - this is how successful, billionaire tech companies like Google, Apple, Facebook or Tesla, some of which were created in garages, do not embody...
From young startups to global corporations: modern corporate management is the cornerstone of economic success. As a boss, it's a matter of balancing the gap between a feel-good atmosphere and productivity. 15 tips on how to succeed. Balancing work-life balance and productivity Especially in the digital economy, in which work is shared deep into our private lives...
What does good leadership mean? And can managers be role models? Or is their image too bad to do justice to such a role? 4 theses on managers as role models. Managers as role models? Can managers, a profession whose image has been badly damaged by the financial crisis and other incidents, still serve as a role model today?...
The extent to which employee satisfaction and ultimately the company's success can be controlled by management through personnel management can be determined by analyzing employer ratings. Management style influences employee satisfaction Studies have been conducted since the first half of the last century to examine the connection between employee satisfaction and corporate success. It was basically unanimous...
Feelings accompany our life. On the one hand confidence, optimism, joy, gratitude, enthusiasm. On the other hand fear, displeasure, anger and hopelessness. Both live in us and have an effect on our interactions. This must be taken into account when leading with trust. Cooperation presupposes trust Business, cooperation or cooperation presupposes trust. Information flows from trust. Customers make purchases based on trust. people make...
Frank Westmeier, currently working for a Düsseldorf real estate company, has had a varied career. In an interview, he reports how the colorful CV affects his leadership style, what that means for HR work and employer branding and how leadership will have to change in the future. Frank Westmeier was, among other things, hotel manager on a five-star plus cruise ship for…
Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, this is some of the most important information you can have about yourself. You can find out what specific strengths and needs the two types have in their day-to-day work here. When intros and extros meet But what about when intros and extros meet? For example, are intros or extros the…
Training and coaching executives poses particular challenges for trainers: Because the participants sitting in front of you already have a lot of experience and are used to setting the tone. How can you convey content to such people? Further training - knowledge transfer or know-how update? Seminars with experienced executives are always an interesting and exciting…
The almost religious motif of seduction, guilt and atonement is omnipresent in our everyday work and life. We are often not aware of how this inhibits personal and social change. 10 ways to break out of the vicious cycle. Guilt and atonement as religious patterns of thought are present everywhere. When I was younger, I think that the more atheistic upbringing…
In order for employees to be able to develop well, companies need agile leadership coaches as promoters and initiators of creative potential. This is easier to do with the 8A conversion method. Because: Without implementation, there is no success! The problem with agile methods: We humans are “creatures of habit” Companies have goals – just like every person, every team, every project group is guided by goals. How…
“Work 4.0”, “Disruption” and “VUCA” – hardly a day goes by without a newspaper headline with these buzzwords. The digital transformation is in full swing. What does this development mean for managers? The changing world of work The fact is: our world is constantly changing, concepts of leadership and work as we have known them are disappearing...
A fat paycheck, a hefty annual bonus, recognition and power - all things that companies used to lure and retain managers with. Today it looks different 2 X 4 tips for managers. Money - the wrong measure? Again and again we report on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® about performance incentives, salary levels and fringe benefits as a means...
Bosses are not infallible, which is why criticism from employees is also important, even if they often don't feel heard or are afraid. 8 tips on how to make the feedback conversation successful. Employees want to feel heard: Feedback to the boss is crucial for the company's success. The backbone of every organization is effective leadership and motivated employees. In this…
Since money has existed, there has also been a need to exchange money from different origins (i.e. currencies) for one another. But the foreign exchange market has only existed in this form for a few years. A few basics. History and current development of the foreign exchange market Life without money is unimaginable today, as it fulfills a multitude of functions: it is a recognized medium of exchange, a…
A CEO, managing director, director or company director is under constant observation today. Every “unfortunate” statement gets into all the media in no time at all. If the reputation of a leader suffers, that of the entire company quickly suffers as well. The CEO – face of the company The strong personalization of companies is the phenomenon of our time. You want to know who is behind a company.…
Major reorganizations are a balancing act in established companies. On the one hand, the company has a significant customer base that expects excellent service, and on the other hand, investors who expect steady or growing returns. How do you handle that? Sustainable growth is only possible through innovation The time span in which a company can maintain market leadership with some…
Hannes is angry. He sits in his office at the PC and has to prepare the task for the next meeting in a Word document, format it and, if possible, send it to his colleagues in management before the start of the meeting tomorrow at eight o'clock in the morning. Time is running out. Something is wrong here He writes and writes, his fingers hammering hastily...
Founders must be suspicious. And the startup hype can not work. At least that says Dr. Christan Lechner, Professor for corporate management and innovation at the Free University of Bozen, in his studies. Silicon Valley – a regional phenomenon? Christian Lechner has an interesting theory: StartUps are regional phenomena. Even in Silicon Valley, where entrepreneurs typically...
One reason why there are still so few women in top management in Germany: many people find it more difficult to categorize women as managers and to react accordingly. But what can you do about it? The image of managers is male According to the approach of implicit leadership theories, people develop over the…
Diversity is good, but communication often falls short: many men complain that they don't understand women. The same goes for women the other way around. But if you want to work and even lead together, you have to understand each other. Because each gender has a different communication style! Direct communication is rude? Let's start...
Whether the introduction of a positive error culture in the company works or not depends primarily on the management. They need to be convinced of the new values and standards. Measured by actions A positive error culture creates solutions for the future. Mistakes become questions, questions become change. Static or backward-looking thinking has...
Performance is about how women and men bring their success "to the man" and "to the woman," respectively. That is what makes her so different from men. Men talk about their skills, women about others It is not uncommon for men to talk about their skills and to demand appropriate recognition as a matter of course. I know…
Young leaders often feel they must always demonstrate strength. It just shows a clear "No" profile. 5 steps to success. Holiday planning according to taste? - "Not with me!" Monday morning and the first sentence I heard that day was "Henryk, we have a little problem!". Two of my employees, without consulting each other, had at the same time...
A lot is written and talked about equal rights for women, but the reality - especially in everyday work and in companies - unfortunately often looks different. What can women and employers do better? Managing leadership Women's career development is serious business. That's why many women work aggressively to achieve their goals. A little more relaxation...
Cheerful-looking women are not believed to have the will to lead – women with typically male characteristics, on the other hand, are perceived as “real” bosses. This, slightly exaggerated, is the result of a research project at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Show weakness - not allowed Dominant. Assertive. Self confident. This is how leaders should be! Characteristics that are mainly said of men - women are considered in the...
What can managers learn from wolves about leadership? One thing above all: that they get ahead with authenticity and real being than with pressure, stress and expectations. 5 unusual tips. Learning to lead from wolves February 24, 2014. At 13.00 p.m. we leave Vienna for northern Lower Austria. Our destination on this bright, sunny early spring day is the…
What makes a good boss? He should be social, good to the employees, not an asshole. But is that really good management? Cool bosses = good management? Why leadership means so much more Cool bosses who play table tennis with their employees, organize summo wrestling and go on vacation with the whole team are considered a symbol of a…
The gender dialogue is not about a competition, not about a 'right' one, but about successful cooperation! How can this succeed? The “glass ceiling” of communication The essential basis for equality is respect for one another – regardless of gender. In the coexistence of women and men, this respect must keep in mind that women and…
Change requires change - and often resembles a balancing act. Rapid implementation is decisive for the success of new ideas. And this is only possible with motivated managers and employees. Recession triggers change The specter of recession is ominously looming on the horizon and in the minds of those responsible. Stimulus plans are being tinkered to prevent a downturn and the…
Companies can only survive in the future if they attract the intelligence and full creative power of top talent. Because the market is merciless. And the customers don't know any mercy. In every “moment of truth” something big has to happen. Customers always see a company as a unit Customers perceive a company as a whole. If it…
Leadership will have to change radically in the future. What can help is Essential Leadership - it's not just any method, it's much more an inner attitude and a state. Definition of Essential Leadership Essential leadership – another newfangled catchphrase from management jargon? But Essential Leadership is much more: An Essential Leader is…
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...
An agile coach supports and trains companies, HR departments and employees in change processes and thus makes a decisive contribution to the company's success. How exactly does this work? Constant flexibility - a major challenge for companies One of the greatest challenges for modern companies is to adapt to the fast pace of life. Businesses need to constantly adapt and innovate to...
No matter what stable we come from, no matter how intelligent we may be and how lucky we are. Above-average lasting health, satisfaction and economic success can only be achieved by those who can do one thing: lead themselves. It begins in childhood and is nurtured by nature. The seed for this ability is planted as early as…
Why do women find it so difficult to explicitly support other women with their know-how and experience? Maybe because they fear the success of supposed opponents. Resentment then controls action. 3 tips on how to do it better. It's the mentality that counts. Only one in five managing director positions in German medium-sized companies is occupied by a woman. Both…
Companies respond to new challenges by adapting their organization with matrix structures and project work. But that is not enough. 10 tips on how to do it better. Problem solving requires new ways of thinking “You can never solve problems with the same way of thinking that created them.” Albert Einstein already defined this connection. Nevertheless, the old ways of thinking dominate in many companies...
Resolving conflicts is one of the more unpleasant tasks of bosses and managers, but it is important for the success of the company. How can mediation succeed? Why is conflict resolution such an important leadership task? Conflicts are inevitable in any work environment. As a boss or manager, it is your responsibility to resolve these conflicts effectively in order to create a harmonious and productive working atmosphere...
Generational conflicts are popular in the media and are also relevant for companies, because older and younger employees have very different needs. The best way to the perfect employee Older employees often complain about problems when looking for a job. But even younger employees are not always ideal for companies. And they both deal with change differently. The best way,…
Situations in which managers should act and make the right decisions are as diverse as the employees affected. In addition to the general conditions of the company, the interpersonal aspect is a decisive factor. Generation Y! The X is followed by the Y – not only in the alphabet. Also in the succession of generations. Emancipation, growing prosperity, the replaceability of the individual shaped the baby boomers (born...
Teamwork is an important part of business. Well-coordinated specialists work together to handle projects, find solutions, achieve goals and pool competencies. Reason enough to think about the team and its motivation and leadership. How do you lead a team? Leading a team successfully is a demanding task. It requires clear communication,…
Companies that want to survive on the market in the future are faced with enormous challenges: What skills must tomorrow's manager have so that Germany does not fall behind? Is the traditional leadership role in crisis? The crisis at Volkswagen in particular has shown that there are obvious "weak points" within the established management that require sustained optimization. The…
What works for sneakers, drinks or cars can also be used at work. Emerging talent and leaders are more successful and in demand when they brand themselves. Sharpening the view of one's own competencies The first step is to develop a self-image or an awareness of the positive qualities that...
If employees exert influence on the thoughts and actions of their superiors, so that they behave consciously or unconsciously in the interests of their subordinates, leadership takes place from below. Even the boss has a boss Most executives in turn have a supervisor. Although you yourself are the boss of a team, an office, a department, a plant or a...
Companies are in transition. Every day, this demands not to remain in old patterns of thought and behavior, but to make new decisions quickly, but above all to take action. Because: Without implementation, there is no success! Executives do not do justice to their task Executives usually approach the necessary change with great commitment and agility - but faster than...
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If you want to inspire others when leading or selling, you first have to know yourself better. Because only those who know and change their own perspective can convince others. Broaden your horizons Do you know that type of drawing that people like to pass around on social networks, where you can see two very different motifs? The interesting thing...
After crises, companies face immense economic problems - and this is where (internal and external) communication comes into play. The goal must be to be "ready" again after the crisis and to have the goodwill of the employees. Why a crisis surprises us Nobody usually expected a crisis and hardly anyone would have…
For many managers, it is always necessary to readjust their role and behavioral patterns. To put it bluntly, it's about the contradiction between darling and dork. What to do about it? Everybody's darling or dork on duty? In practice, this dilemma presents itself like this: If you are too nice, you will be liked, but maybe not respected. Is one...
You can only motivate people who you understand empathetically and towards whom you develop an attitude. This doesn't mean sentimentality. Empathy in its four forms is an anchor that prevents employee fluctuation and creates added value. Employee Retention: A Secure Attitude A leader today must adopt and maintain a firm, secure attitude in order to…
Everything is constantly in motion. The disruptive change determines companies and executives. No wonder that the everyday management, leadership and communication madness sends its regards. Are people really still the focus? Jack of all trades Executives Executives are only human. But inhuman things are often expected of them: to always be up to date in terms of content, to be humane...
Authority can certainly be combined with kindness and sympathy. These aren't opposites. How exactly does this supposed opposite work? Good leadership combines authority and kindness First, it's important to understand that authority and kindness are not opposites. Even if it is unfortunately often seen that way. And it is precisely these alleged opposites that must now be reconciled. Because good leadership...
While business used to be almost exclusively a male domain, today many companies and teams are "governed" by women. But do women really use their natural strengths in everyday work? The female management style The female potential is enormous! The question is: Why are so many companies doing without it? And how do they want their employees and customers today and in the future...
Hannes should register his need for further training. In fact, he could do without it. But for image reasons you have to do something. If only the decision weren't so difficult... The right to further training Monday morning 8 a.m., there's still an hour until the management meeting. Hannes has prepared his agenda items. No employees are absent, everything is running smoothly in the company. A won…
This leadership and teamwork travel concept example in Washington, D.C. offers participants the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, learn about effective communication, and participate in team-building activities.
Bosses should always have an overview of the big picture in order to make optimal management decisions. That doesn't mean that you have to know everything like an encyclopedia - especially not everything that is unimportant. Separating the important from the unimportant It is the job of every boss to set strategies, define goals and make decisions. What you...
The acronym VUCA describes difficult framework conditions of corporate management. VUCA leaders are responsible for these issues themselves. What's the best way to deal with them? Executives with VUCA characteristics What does VUCA have to do with leadership? The acronym for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity is used to describe or reflect general conditions and situations, not people. Nevertheless are…
Hannes returns to his workplace. The management has just drawn up a new mission statement. But what does that actually mean exactly? New mission statement – what now? He spent the past two days in a pleasant seminar hotel in a retreat workshop. Participants were the members of the management. They had withdrawn from the hectic everyday life to start a new...
Knowing, learning, having a say – employees today have long wanted more than just a salary and working to rule. 3 aspects of modern management culture that benefit employees and the company. What makes the boss today? For our marketing communication we have a postcard with the inscription: Smarter than the boss. We get asked about it again and again. Smarter than the boss...
Giving feedback as a manager - do you do this in regular discussions for your employees? And do you get some too? 2 X 5 tips. Feedback as a gift So far, only one in five managers sets a good example and asks employees for feedback on their performance and leadership style. This resulted in a Talents…
Companies must now prepare their managers and employees for Industry 4.0. The best drivers are those who take the initiative. New forms of management, strong employer branding and cooperation between the generations are required. What will the working world of tomorrow look like? Labor market experts are still divided on what the working world of tomorrow will look like, but one thing is for sure: different...
The economy and working environment are changing at a rapid pace. As a result, classic change projects no longer work, and up to 80 percent fail. I discuss the main reasons for this here. In a second contribution, I then present a method with the help of which transformation projects succeed. We all have a pioneering spirit, curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. Every change initially means that something…
Regardless of whether it is a professional or private matter: life constantly demands decisions from us. This is often difficult because every decision involves risks and the exact consequences are not foreseeable. The decision-maker's dilemma Decision-making is the most important task for managers. That is why they are also often called decision-makers. But often deciding also means taking risks...
For the management system, 6 principles guide us on the way to a new set of values that should characterize leadership. What exactly do they look like? Why values are important Values are very important for managers in this country. In surveys, over 90 percent of managers attribute very high or rather high importance to the values and a good 40 percent...
As unsatisfactory as it may sound, sometimes the last option simply consists of the triad of damage limitation, self-protection and consequences. The frustrating triad of damage limitation: What can you do to minimize impending damage to the company, for example no longer giving certain employees top customers? Self-protection: Ask yourself: What is my role in…
In the case of feedback with positive and negative content, you have a great responsibility here, which you have to face up to as a professional. Do you really have to say everything? Feedback and Leadership “It is best to ask how people are doing frequently and accept the answer graciously and inconclusively. And when you…
Just as in the animal kingdom, hierarchies also have some advantages in business, despite all the disadvantages, such as the consequences of the Peter principle (employees are promoted until they get to a position that overwhelms them). offer: How hierarchies help Responsibility and decision-making ability: Hierarchies help to define clear responsibilities. Decisions will be...
Can you boss? The most sensible answer is: "Depends on it." Of expectations, especially on the part of the employees. Of readiness, especially of the leaders. Of role definitions that list entitlements, expectations, rights and obligations. Changing executive roles Role definitions are subject to historical changes. Provided with a traditional core (conventions), zeitgeist phenomena flow into them. That keeps them agile. she spiegeln values...
Critics should be careful with feedback, because self-fulfilling prophecies quickly emerge. The ancient Greeks already knew that. What actually is leadership? “As a manager, I naturally also have to give feedback.” “Of course!”, one would like to assure. But especially in the management context, where power, pressure, intentions to influence, the will to control and the image of humanity play an enormous role, there is a need...
Values are often discussed in great detail in companies. But what do the 6 success principles of leadership in companies look like? It all depends on the basic attitude The six principles of success for the inner game also lead us in the direction of value attitudes. Accepting and living a principle of success leads us to a compatible attitude. We can…
More salary, more responsibility, more career: A new position is created and offers a member of the team unexpected opportunities for advancement. Great news or dilemma? For the manager it is often both. Ultimately, the boss has to decide who he trusts with the position and accept that he alienates other employees. Negative emotions...
Patterns of order are the secret of a complex world. Due to the self-organization inherent in matter, nature produces ever more complex structures. How do you transfer this principle to companies? The order pattern of the hierarchy We humans are ourselves a complex order pattern, the formation of which is speculatively traced back to morphic fields. In every organization, too, there are...
Becoming aware of your own wishes, needs, visions and goals is the starting point. The definition of what constitutes success and a career is always in the eye of the beholder. The path to knowledge begins with self-reflection. Life is an up and down Every person - regardless of origin, education, age or abilities - can...
It's time! Hannes hasn't liked the behavior of one of his employees for a long time. Something has to happen urgently – an appraisal interview, but quickly. Pressure from above Mustermann's performance is anything but exemplary, deadlines are met so tightly that it is often uncertain whether it will work. Otherwise, Mustermann falls above all…
Congratulations! From now on you are the “boss” and responsible for your team and its tasks. This career leap not only changes your responsibilities, but also your personal situation in the company hierarchy. First steps as a boss With the promotion, new challenges are already waiting. It is important to meet expectations. It is not uncommon for bosses who have emerged from their own team to start...
Apparently, the subject of appraisal interviews strikes a chord with many HR managers. Our contribution to new leadership in global companies: bye bye appraisal interviews! was accessed more than 3 times within 11.000 days. Most of the readers' voices confirmed the rather demotivating effect of the annual appraisal interview. But what is happening in Germany's management floors? Only 6% say “Bye appraisal interview” Only about 6% of…
Feel-good management is a current trend. If the employees are all happy, will the company be fine? Probably not: A boss also has to make unpleasant decisions. Unpleasant decisions are part of the job A good boss must also make unwelcome decisions for the benefit of the company's success. This is exactly what superiors who prefer to do as wellness officers…
Successful companies are often led by great leaders and rarely managed. That has its reasons. Won the battle but lost the war On the morning of January 30, 1968, North Vietnam launched a surprise offensive against the US and their allied forces. Over the next 24 hours, over 85.000 North Vietnamese soldiers and Viet Cong units attacked over 125 targets in...
Applications as a manager are not always easy, because managers have special requirements. 8 tips on how to deal with them. What makes the application as a manager so special? Applying to be a manager requires certain skills, knowledge and experience. Knowing what to put on a resume and how to present yourself at an interview...
Many managers confuse sovereignty with a dominant, authoritarian demeanor. The effect depends much more on the inner development. What is necessary? Insecure or Confident? The power of the right effect When it comes to sovereignty and insecurity, the following applies: people who appear insecure often make anything but an unsympathetic impression. Especially for people who are unsure themselves...
Managers often have a blind spot when it comes to career planning within their own company. There are so many possibilities. Old hands with a clinging reflex Young talents mainly look outwards – to other employers and supposedly better positions. An internal career is considered stuffy and simply no longer state-of-the-art, looking at…
Richard Branson is considered an exceptional entrepreneur who repeatedly attracts attention with blatant marketing campaigns. But how does leadership work according to Branson – and how can you implement your ideas in everyday life? Richard Branson's Road to Success: Listening, Learning, Laughing, Leading Leadership is often associated with seriousness and a responsibility that many managers then weigh heavily on the shoulders...
“Project manager in 3 days – this is how you get your projects under control!” – this and similar misnomers have been found in the project management consulting market for over 15 years – bold promises, certified standards and lots of tools and methods. More than a toolbox And in fact, project management is a highly methodical discipline and its origin can…