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Repartee starts with body language. We will show you how to consciously use your posture and eye contact and how to use gestures, facial expressions and voice optimally. It's all a question of posture How we get on with others is already determined by our posture. Anyone who sits in front of their listeners with their arms crossed and invites them to a ālively discussionāā¦
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...
What exactly is the inner attitude? It is the sum of your values, beliefs, knowledge and most importantly your personality. It's how you respond to life's challenges. And it is the unique combination of certain properties. Focus on solutions, not problems People with a strong inner...
Work is no longer just done in the office. Thanks to smartphones, tablets and laptops, many people also use opportunities such as longer train journeys to complete tasks that have arisen. What could be more obvious than doing the bookkeeping on the go? Why does everything have to be mobile? Working from home is becoming more and more important. That applies...
You have probably already noticed how much your inner attitude influences conflicts and conversational situations. In a nutshell, one can say: there are no difficult situations, only too little preparation and training for them. 7 tips on what this preparation looks like. 7 tips for the right attitude in conversations and in conflicts If youā¦
Accounting is a tedious subject - but nowadays it is very easy to do with the right software. StartUps in particular should not save at the wrong end. 3 X 5 tips that will make your decision easier. Checklist: Accounting software - what does it bring? For most companies, accounting software is essential to deal with the flood of information. Thenā¦
Mobile working is on the rise. HR departments need to keep up and make employee documents available virtually as well. 5 tips on what to consider when introducing a digital solution. Mobile working is on the rise ā also in accounting. The fixed place in the office with PC and landline telephone is becoming more and more obsolete. Instead isā¦
When women are trapped in the system of hierarchy of validity, they have to take personal criticism to heart. On the other hand, if they recognize that the rules of the game of a dominance hierarchy apply, they can consider how the next point goes to them. If you don't want to be liked, you become more capable of acting Or to put it simply: Men don't have to like a boss, not as...
Probably all of us know them: the difficult contemporaries who are constantly looking for the hair in the soup, vehemently demand an extra sausage or become the drama queen in a harmless conversation. Whenever we meet such customers, colleagues or employees, conversations become difficult and a conflict needs to be resolved as confidently as possible...
Invoicing is the process by which an invoice is brought into the form required by law. What do you have to consider? Definition: What exactly is invoicing? Much has already been said and written about invoicing. But mistakes happen again and again when it comes to this topic. This is often due to a lack of knowledge...
Bookkeeping is an unpopular task for many self-employed people, which they are therefore happy to delegate to a specialist. However, for start-ups or smaller companies in particular, such outsourcing of bookkeeping is often not possible for financial reasons. 5 tips to help you do your own bookkeeping and taxes. Do your own bookkeeping - does it make sense? Iā¦
When it comes to remuneration, not only is a full wage packet decisive, but also what employees can afford from their salary. A study has made the standard of living in Europe comparable on the basis of salary information and consumer prices. Despite slightly below-average nominal wages, Germany ranks third. Where in Europe is the standard of living theā¦
The mind of the father of the theory of evolution, Charles Darwin, gives me an interview. The reason for this is an audio book written by the author Andreas H. Drescher, which was published at the end of Darwin Year 2009. Charles Robert Darwin, born in England in 1809, is considered one of the most important natural scientists because of his contributions to the theory of evolution. Basis for Darwin's later work...
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...
Quotas for women and equal rights are always the subject of heated debates. But neither in our job nor in our private lives are we as far along as many think. Insights into personnel selection in a German company. Open letter to a HR manager Edition F recently featured a sensational open letter from reader Anne-Lu. I became aware...
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...
At a time when the pressure to perform and succeed seems to be constantly increasing, more and more people feel overwhelmed and burned out in their work. How is burnout manifested? Those affected by burnout often feel listless or tired, lack drive and are emotionally indifferent. At the same time, they suffer from insomnia and can hardly concentrate. Some sufferers also have various physical symptomsā¦
AI and automation are revolutionizing our working world. The key to the future is the right creative tools. Redesigning work paradigms: This is how work has changed In an increasingly digitalized world, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are opening up new horizons for new ways of working, methods and environments. These technologies are not only revolutionizing the way we work, but also...
There is no doubt that online trading is booming. But with the mass of online shops, it is easy to get the impression that the market has long since been fished out. There are always online shops that have successfully filled a niche. 5 examples. How to start a successful online shop? Online shops are everywhere - and there are always more. Online trading has long been taken over by giants likeā¦
When Germany beat Brazil 2014-7 at the 1 World Cup, it was a historic moment. But how important are such events for team building and a sense of unity? From criticism to enthusiasm Now, I'm not a big football fan and I actually completely ignored football events like the World Cup or the European Championship, which you could see in every historical game...
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...
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 onā¦
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...
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...
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. Providerā¦
Data protection is not only a matter for the boss, but everyone is responsible and liable for compliance. This applies to small, medium or large companies as well as to the self-employed. Ignorance does not protect against punishment When it comes to data protection, ignorance or non-observance does not protect against punishment - and in an emergency, this can endanger the existence of a company. For companies it isā¦
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...
What does the future of our working world look like? In the discussion about New Work, the media and society agree on two things in particular: A new understanding of leadership is needed - and employees should urgently be given more personal responsibility. How does that concrete look? Let's go? Self-directed teams, networks and cross-site collaborations...
At seminars, in direct contact with our customers, we regularly collect emotion-killing phrases - here is an overview of the top 10. That's how important emotional intelligence is Emotional killer phrases are usually meaningless communication - usually aimed at finding out emotions in other people. In reality, they only show our own inability toā¦
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 meanā¦
Employee loyalty, also increasingly referred to as retention management, is about measures that are actively initiated to bind the employees you want to keep to the company. But what really needs to be achieved is loyalty. Because disloyalty is life-threatening. Loyalty is an inner attitude Loyalty is one of our noblest values. She is notā¦
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¦
The new often has the greatest chances when it can develop away from traditional thinking. First of all, only make a part of your company an experimental space for change projects. This requires: a budget, the right method and the right people. 1. The budget resources to fund innovation Breakthrough innovation needs an environment that encourages entrepreneurship in the companyā¦
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...
You can't turn even the best idea into reality without capital, so detailed financial planning is the basis for your project. But it's also important to think about taxes to avoid bankruptcy! Business plan & Co: Many formalities for founders Create a business plan, register with the tax and trade office and for financing...
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¦
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...
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¦
Coaches and career advisors are a dime a dozen. Some are excellent, others not so much and in many cases it is important that the consultant can support you individually with his qualifications. 10 tips to find the best help. Why a Career Advisor Success, secure income, satisfaction - that's what most people want from...
Digital change and automation are constantly advancing. In order for the change to succeed without major difficulties, companies have to pay attention to a number of things. 4 X 7 tips at a glance. Approaches and concepts for digital change The term "digitization" or "digital change" is a much-discussed topic. Especially in industry, where people are increasingly being replaced by machines,...
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...
Demographic change, shortage of skilled workers, Generation Y: You might think that finding a job is easier than ever. But far from it: In the future, too, it will be important how you position yourself as a candidate in job interviews. The competence trap But what is important here? What should i be aware of? How do I position myself and how do I even prepare...
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...
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 isā¦
"You just need to do more networking!" This tip is heard by many who are stuck in their careers or are stagnating in business. At a time when more and more people are competing for the same thing, targeted relationship maintenance is a decisive factor for success. 1. You always meet twice in life The career of a successful professional takesā¦
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¦
Whether standing desks, Fengshui, gymnastic balls or green plants: the topic of health is booming in office design. We give 5 tips for optimal workplace design. 1. Healthy indoor climate: plants and fengshui A healthy indoor climate is a crucial aspect of office design. Even if too much personal stuff is not always welcomed in the workplace, there are so many others...
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¦
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...
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...
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...
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¦
Notoriously gossiping, nagging or freaking out colleagues can cause an immense loss of time, especially in the open-plan office. How do we best deal with them? Clarity, recognition and serenity are the cornerstones of the strategy. Procrastination - Out of the Line of Fire I already got on Best of HR ā Berufebilder.deĀ® shares how I personally evade people who...
Most people who don't know me well find it funny that I consider myself an introvert. That doesn't surprise me, because I didn't suspect it myself for a long time. Introvert or Extrovert? You must know that I come from a pure intro family: my parents as well as my brother are very quiet people.ā¦
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¦
Fulfilling your role professionally as a host is not easy. A few tips will help you make a good impression. Success: a question of personal appearance Success in business and private life is also a question of personal appearance. Convincing in style means being familiar with the rules of the game in social interaction. Whether itās a business lunch or a jointā¦
Sylt is probably the most famous island in the Wadden Sea. Two islands further north is Danish FanĆø, which is much more natural. Here you can work in a relaxed manner or simply enjoy yourself. The ideal island to switch off I was quite stressed when I arrived on FanĆø: Too much work in the days before, the heat wave in Germany - and not...
Body language is important, as most people undeniably know, but many successful people in positions of power do not pay attention to it. This can have unpleasant consequences. Putin as a lout from the last bank? Rhetoric and presentation expert Michael Moesslang has for Best of HR ā Berufebilder.deĀ® already analyzed the body language of various politicians. He also brought this message to my attention:ā¦
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 goodā¦
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...
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...
Digital platform business models like Uber are often criticized for being exploited. The EU now wants to improve the working conditions of employees who are often bogus self-employed. Platform workers in the focus of the EU Commission ā EU wants to clarify employee status The digital platform economy has grown rapidly in recent years. Platforms typically broker small orders to self-employed individuals. A well-known example of this isā¦
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¦
Proper work also includes the right work environment. Of course, the workplace differs from profession to profession: one has only a computer, the other teaches, the third has a workshop, the fourth a shop. However, everyone has to organize everything themselves: the administration. This is how your office should be set up You may know the saying: āWhoā¦
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¦
Not only since Corona has there been a heated discussion about whether it is better to work at home or in the office. In doing so, we have often criminally neglected one aspect: the furnishing of the workplace also plays an important role for the organization. 10 tips. Set up offices productively According to studies, the majority of employees in companies only doā¦
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 humanā¦
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¦
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¦
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 forā¦
More and more studies indicate that companies achieve clear financial advantages when they deal extensively with the higher goals and the deeper meaning, i.e. the purpose of their organization. And that has absolutely nothing to do with the usual guiding principles of the past. "Purposeful Organizations" are winners The awareness of values, just like the economy, is inā¦
"I'm not responsible for this." Do you remember the last time you were terribly annoyed by this sentence? It is a typical example of debilitating communication. Communication that builds fronts and distances people from each other. "You can still do that quickly" Another classic is: "You can still do that quickly!"...
Some people seem to think that if you just say the right thing, then it's all right. That there is still a "how" doesn't seem to occur to him. Even if he's on Barack Obama's staff. Or if he is the CEO of a corporation. The Analysis of Obama's Press Secretary In this officialā¦
Many look to others for the reason for job dissatisfaction. Being happy in everyday working life begins with everyone. 5 tips on how to achieve more satisfaction in working life with the right attitude and create a dream job. Job satisfaction ā a dream? Happy at work - that's what everyone hopes for. THE one fulfilling, meaningfulā¦
Unfortunately, professional scheduling is not one of the strengths of many sellers. Although essential for acquiring new customers, regular acquisition is often neglected. But courageously making calls and making appointments can be learned. Regular customers alone are not enough Interestingly, both sellers and employers accept the latent neglect of regular appointments to acquire new customers. You are content withā¦
Actually, it goes without saying that one behaves well and is polite, especially at work. Of course you shouldn't put up with everything, but the old rule applies: if you're polite, you have a clear advantage, especially when it comes to your career. 8 tips! Where there is communication, misunderstandings arise. Everyone probably already has that...
There are a number of risks that entrepreneurs should be aware of when selling on the Amazon marketplace. Risks in the narrower sense In addition to the opportunities mentioned, the Amazon Marketplace also harbors numerous risks that the founder of a business will most likely not be able to identify at first glance. It is not uncommon for this to lead to life-threatening problems. To counter these threats...
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¦
The public service offers a wide range of employment and career opportunities ā you just have to know about them. We show 5 job opportunities how to apply to state or municipal institutions. Employ in the public sector - a job with many facets "Friday from 1 everyone does their own" - this phrase is often used when it comes to...
Lost zest for life because fears and depression are stronger than your daily motivation to even get up? It doesn't have to be, because you can simply change your thinking. Using the power of thought and cognitive therapy for depression One of the best methods is cognitive therapy. I would like to give you a small example of how she can help you...
Creating good concepts under time pressure is crucial for success these days. But how do you do this efficiently? Time is a decisive factor for success In the everyday life of many employees and companies, the time factor is of decisive importance for success. It is not for nothing that they say that time is money. And both groups are expected toā¦
Time is money. For companies, employees and even students. This means using suitable techniques to save time ā for example when reading. But what are the benefits of such seminars? A practice test. What's the point? Read. Fast and with better understanding. Is that even possible - or just a clever way of making money? The company āImproved readingā¦
With today's oversupply of information and the mass of bureaucracy, you spend a lot of time on work that has nothing to do with your actual job. Here you can find out how to remedy the situation and simplify your everyday work. Work more efficiently by delegating ā this is how it works Example: Carpenter K. starts the day by doing his calculations.ā¦
Self-efficacy and beliefs are inextricably linked. Because these firm beliefs, which we carry deep within us, are the reason why we react how we react and behave how we behave. Beliefs from his childhood As a child, Robert K. was a bright and curious boy who approached people without difficulty...
If you want to be successful on the stock exchange, you should have trader skills. But what is the best way to acquire them? This is how financial coaching works For a few years we have been training and coaching people who want to make money on the stock market. These traders all have something in common. You want to make money quickly and easily. And exactly...
Before the business model of the Amazon Marketplace can be examined in more detail, it is advisable to take a closer look at the form of presentation of the product offers in order to be able to clearly distinguish the Marketplace offers from Amazon direct deliveries. How are the products listed on Amazon At Amazon, the Marketplace offers are integrated within the standard article presentation, which Amazon also uses for theirā¦
The classic office has had its day, it's time we completely rethink work - with the right office design. Rethinking work - with the right office design From pre-industrial times to work in factories to the modern office: the way we work has changed again and again over time...
Companies that don't constantly reinvent themselves go under - this is the general opinion in management circles. However, organizations do not have to constantly reinvent themselves, but constantly adapt to become future-proof. Through evolution to success "It is not the strongest of species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but rather those that are most...
Artificial intelligence is one of the most important technological trends of the future. No wonder it also plays a major role in the financial industry. AI in the financial sector ā the future is now The German financial industry sees artificial intelligence as a promising innovation with great potential. Since OpenAI and Microsoft in autumn 2022, both the experts and theā¦
The ability to take criticism is so important: āYou have to accept feedback reverently, at least it has to look like it. So just shut up and look upset." Or what does the ideal, constructive way of dealing with feedback look like? Humble and Grateful? Accepting with reverence and looking moved ā this is how you can summarize the common idea of āādealing with feedback appropriately.ā¦
Meditating is trendy. It should not only help to relax, but also focus concentration - and thus improve performance. But how does one achieve this state as a bloody meditation novice? 5 tips from personal experience. Meditation: Don't think about anything The idea sounds tempting: Meditation should help you not to think about anything. As long asā¦
Cross-company supply chain management generates new markets and market opportunities along the supply chain, especially for logistics service providers and suppliers. How do new opportunities arise? These new market opportunities result from the constant reduction in the level of service provided by companies, including in the course of outsourcing. The redesign of entire supply chains, service networks and value creation networks creates new procurement and sales markets. Numerousā¦
A multi-billion dollar company doesn't come naturally, and Mark Zuckerberg wasn't a networking genius either, as the following story proves. Fear of the Unknown The third cocktail had probably had the desired effect. Eduardo couldn't say it exactly because he had the three drinks - the empty plastic cups were now stacked like an accordion...
Being sovereign can mean independence or self-confidence. Both are closely related. 8 tips on how to gain sovereignty. Definition: Who is sovereign? The term sovereign comes from the Latin āsuperanusā and means āsuperiorā. An absolute ruler is a sovereign. A sovereign person is someone who, due to their abilities, is confident and superior in appearance and...
Are you asked an unfair question? Who is actually forcing you to answer that? Who exactly is expecting you to actually fall into the trap that the other person just set for you? Answer questions appropriately? In fact, you are free to ignore a question or an expectation. Quiet people in particular fall for the 'pass over, obscure' method...
Among bosses we find introverted and extroverted personalities. For the latter, special challenges can arise when they have to manage introverted employees. 10 tips for a change of perspective. How bosses correctly lead quieter employees Among bosses we find introverted and extroverted personalities. Both are neither good nor bad per se. The job decides who fits better where.ā¦
In conversations and conflicts, how do you manage to give the sender of the emotion the fullāand sincereāimpression that you actually understand them completely? Emotions point to values āāIf you experience, for example, that your eldest son is at loggerheads with his younger sister because she is constantlyā¦
Do you know that? Toiled day in and day out, always dutifully pulling off all the overtime ā and then found out that the colleague in the office next door earns a lot more than you do? Anyone who then storms furiously to his superior and slams a daring āBoss, I want more moneyā in his face has already lost. The most common misconception about...
Thomas Egenter is Head of Human Resources at Hansgrohe, a medium-sized company based in the Black Forest. In an interview, he talks about his experiences with home office regulations, the reaction to the shortage of skilled workers and employer branding in medium-sized companies. Thoma Egenter studied business administration at the Schwenningen vocational academy, specializing in industry, and wrote his diploma thesis in the field of human resources management. Since graduating in 1992, he has...
The office is considered the No. 1 dating site. But romantic relationships in the workplace can also bring problems. How do you circumnavigate these? Romantic relationships with colleagues can have a significant impact on your success. In the professional world, human interactions are inevitable. As you navigate the workplace, keep in mind that relationships with your co-workers can have a significantā¦
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 decisiveā¦
Consent requirements, duty of co-determination, access and authorization concept, deletion and storage plan are important aspects to be considered when managing electronic personnel files. 1. Fast availability For a digital personnel file, access and authorizations can be granted relatively easily due to the system. The archiving and deletion of data can also be automated. Work processes in the company and especially in the...
Ego and greed block not only personal development, but also the processing of important information in companies. There are examples that have broken this spiral. The mental coach as a profiler When companies book me as a mental coach for personality development, this task often resembles a profiling of the employees. From my preliminary talk, I usually know which participantā¦
The digital transformation is changing a lot, including our perspective on work and CVs. So far, steady advancement in a biography has been considered the norm - but this understanding of careers will and must change. 4 tips for a new perspective. The classic curriculum vitae has had its day Today's careers are no longer as straightforward as they were twenty years ago. Career paths willā¦
Not only executives need assertiveness. Those who succeed in inspiring others for their goals can achieve them faster and more easily. Important success factors for this are trust and clear rules of the game. Recognizing needs Everyone has their own needs, desires and goals. Some of them enforce theirs better than others. It is normal everyday life for managers not to...
Corporate values āāare 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 āāhave 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...
Hillary Clinton did not become US President in 2016, as many expected. A feverish search for the causes was then carried out. 7 tips that not only women can derive from this for their own careers. Reasons for the election result At the time, I dealt in great detail with the political analyzes of the US election and a first overview shortly after theā¦
There are many conference locations, but only a few offer cooking courses and special gourmet creations. An overview. 1. MICE location in the museum: meeting between exhibits and Viking menu One of my favorite museums in the world is the Danish National Museum ā mainly because of its exhibits from the Viking Age. The museum is currently advertising with a special exhibition on this era, which was organized by Queen Margaretheā¦
But how do you deal with feedback after the first slight? A very simple tool often helps ā more than giving in to the impulse to object: the question. Questions and raising awareness As an instrument for self- and impulse control, you can use questions even if you don't want to know anything! When Odysseus tied himself to the mast...
You want 200 facebook-Get likes and more in one day? The best tip for this: Forget all carefully thought-out marketing strategies and simply say what you think! A salesman advertises with ruthless honesty Time and time again I experience how panicked PR agencies try to downplay and gloss over problems. It is therefore all the more refreshing to see a homeowner from Bavaria whoā¦
These norms and values āāare developed in a second step and modified if necessary. The structures and suitable instruments are then determined. Developing a culture of error together It is important that this step is taken together. The collection and recording of errors should not be perceived as a centralized control measure by top management in the company. Undoubtedlyā¦
Anyone who completes a degree or further training from the IHK to become a business economist can expect a good salary and many opportunities. The most important facts: What are the advantages of studying or further training as a business economist at the IHK? Lifelong learning is the key to professional success. Qualifications and further training play a crucial role in keeping up with your career and especially...
Beate Pracht and Andrea Eikelmann offer team and burn-out training with animal support as well as llama therapy: Five llamas help seminar participants to relax or improve team skills. In the interview, the two tell how they came up with the unusual idea and what is behind it. Beate Pracht (abbreviation BP) worked as a qualified sports scientist for 15 years in sports andā¦
Entrepreneurs who want to realize their own ideas have a hard time: Investors and banks are often difficult to convince when you are planning something fundamentally new. In the end, the only thing left is often to push yourself through. Like the founders of TravelEssence. At the end of your dreams with a well-paid job? In the beginning, Klug actually had a relationship with the tourism industryā¦
Interdisciplinary action is a must in companies today. But classic silo structures often prevent this. The solution: a culture manager. Culture managers are more than an extended HR department. Who actually harmonizes the overarching cooperation in the company as a cross-functional networker, climate maker and culture optimizer? The HR department is no longer responsible for this. A new job profile has emerged: Theā¦
Special training for startup employees ā why is that? Because there are different conditions for entering a tech startup than for a traditional job ā at least thatās the opinion of Andrew Hoag, Managing Director Europe at the Startup Institute. How does traditional vocational training work? Basically, the traditional German (training) system works: It prepares you for lifelong learning and showsā¦
If you just ponder like a hermit and don't talk to anyone about your business, you will never reap the desired success. One's own thinking must not have a constricting or limiting effect, but should promote developments. Everything must be possible. Don't stand in the way of your own success The biggest hurdle on the way to success is usually us...
If we think in the same way, it is difficult for us to change perspective. But even the change of perspective is only a question of technology. Humor, posture and questioning techniques, for example, are helpful. Change your perspective! Is the glass half empty or half full? We know that it would be better to take the glass of life, from difficult tasks, from challengingā¦
A harmonious professional world in which everyone respects one another and works together as a team ā a nice ideal that unfortunately has little in common with reality. Therefore, conflicts are inevitable. But men and women communicate differently. Communication behavior: women are different - men men too, it is said, usually manage well at work to communicate with others...
Leading projects successfully is above all: management on the edge of chaos! Because things can change quickly. For such imponderables you need a good captain. Craft and attitude Unpredictability is one of the core characteristics of a project. It is in the nature of a project that goals change during the process, that members change teams, deadlines are overturned...
No boss likes them, but they come up all the time: private messages at work. 8 tips employees should keep in mind. Texting colleagues privately: why it's common practice in many companies In today's age of rapidly developing technology and digital communication, private messages have become an increasingly popular means of communication in the workplace. Whether aboutā¦
Classic university rankings primarily take into account the quality of teaching, but the majority of students choose their university based on other criteria. A current ranking by Smava took this into account. How do students choose their place of study? What do German students value when choosing their place of study? According to SMAVA, most of their universities are not looking for excellence clusters,ā¦
There are many ways business owners can attract the attention of potential customers. Below we present three of the most successful marketing strategies. Marketing Psychology: A Definition Marketing is a complex and constantly evolving field in which companies are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to reach and engage consumers. In theā¦
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 herā¦
LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffmann talks about rapid company growth, and shortly afterwards Barack Obama talks about responsible corporate management. What is going wrong in our system - and what can we do about it? Barack Obama and LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffmann on how the economy is changing Just minutes before Barack Obama spoke at Bits & Pretzels about responsible, sustainable entrepreneurship, but...
Sitting on your butt in front of the computer all day is extremely unhealthy. New concepts are needed if we still want to work healthily in the future. Flat buttocks, crooked back People are not for sitting for hours, often with their backs bent in front of the computer. If that were the case, our anatomy would look completely different:ā¦
There are exciting conference locations where you can regularly meet politicians. We introduce the best. 1. Meet like Angela Merkel and Barack Obama at the G7 summit: Schloss Elmau In 2017 the G20 summit took place in Hamburg, at which Germany assumed the presidency. In 2015, the G7 summit took place in Schloss Elmau near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Aā¦
People with high levels of self-efficacy are actually more successful. It is certainly no surprise that people are also happier when they see themselves as the shapers of their own (professional) life. Just like the princes in fairy tales. prince or coward? Princes usually travel a long way before they find what they are looking for. Princesses, kingdoms, treasures and what...
In the course of his development, man has learned how to use weapons and tools. Tools support the activity of the hands, they represent the āextensionā of our body. Power games at the conference table In his first sales training course, an insurance salesman learns to always calculate the amount of the premium in front of the customer. Documents that are not comprehensible automatically generate resistance on the part of the customer.ā¦
Star fashion photographer Russel James has successfully demonstrated it: living and working without shoes. And there are more people who share this attitude. But how much creative freedom is allowed and possible in the job? Why do we wear shoes? Wearing shoes may seem natural to many people. We usually wear them to show off...
Our shoulders are important building blocks of our physical defenses. If we pull them up, we protect our neck, which is an extremely vulnerable part of our body. This is where our main lifeline runs through, an attack on it can be deadly. Like a tortoise Whoever wants to withdraw from a conversation imperceptibly pulls in his neck and hunches his shoulders.ā¦
Every year more and more jobs are created for IT professionals and developers. But how do they tick? And what do you think about artificial intelligence, which programming languages āādo you know and what does a typical German developer look like? In the land of skeptical IT developers If there is one characteristic that Germans have, it has to beā¦
Ordinary conference hotels are anything but wild, something that cannot be said of these candidates. 5 unusually wild locations. 1. Meetings between lions, elephants & Maasai: MICE location in the safari camp It sounds crazy: A business meeting in the middle of the bush between lions, elephants and Maasai, with WiFi and everything that goes with it. However, there are negative points for theā¦
How do you motivate employees? By setting clear goals ā actually quite simple. So why does it often go wrong? And what can you do about it? Employee motivation ā what is important? The behavior of their superiors is crucial for the motivation of employees. How are they treated by their manager? How does the manager trust them...