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Do you ever look back on the day and ask yourself, "What did I actually do today?" Do you ever daydream about projects and activities that you will do one day - but somehow "one day" never comes? Because read on! The Easy Way to Reduce Stress If you've ever had a stressful...
HR needs to demonstrate leadership and take a strategic approach. Otherwise the battle for the best talent in line with business growth cannot be won. Increasing pressure on the HR department Companies depend on well-trained employees in order to remain competitive. But the battle for qualified talent is tough. The pressure on HR to attract top talent…
What will the future of work look like? Does the future belong to the free, flexible home office or are we steering into precarious mass employment and total surveillance, e.g. through company health management? The world of work will change decisively Digitization and the Internet will also change our world of work decisively - this is demonstrated, for example, every year at the re:publica, the annual event that is...
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...
Trust is the most valuable link between people. It is clear that you can only give trust if you have self-confidence, i.e. trust in yourself. Doubts about yourself also raise doubts about others: Does he or she even deserve that I trust him? Self-confidence and your own strengths The knowledge of the…
We all know this: when people from different departments work together on a project, that's usually difficult. Reason: Banned routines and poor information management. How are things getting better? Problems of teamwork Dr. Cornelia Topf yes, yes Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® yes already written about mixed leadership. Well, quite as optimistic as you see me...
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…
Companies should be service-oriented, the customer should be treated as king. Because, as companies should always keep in mind, the critical consumer will immediately move on to the next provider. Unfortunately, the reality in Germany is still different. Customer complaint as a YouTube hit A few years ago, the following story went viral: Canadian folk singer Dave Carroll…
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...
It is a recurring phenomenon in organizations: as soon as you have a plan, developed a concept and started to implement it, everything is already outdated. Or at least in parts. What to do? Causes of problems in change management This can happen due to external influences, for example unforeseeable market changes or political decisions.…
The line between success and failure in a crisis is thin. There must be communication within the team and with customers, but it is always important to strike the right note. Emotions matter. Communication is important - especially in the crisis Unfortunately, many companies "forget" in crisis situations that are surprising and unfamiliar to them, how...
There are numerous future-oriented courses such as training in the field of tourism or tourism management. Tourism – an industry full of opportunities The tourism industry employs around 100 million people worldwide – of course, this includes employees from international tourism groups through to small service providers in holiday regions. Accordingly, understandably, not all of these jobs are suitable for…
Your supervisor is still pushing you to do something, even though you are already totally "closed". What do you say? Most of the time we say things like, "How am I supposed to do that?" Although we know very well that the manager cannot, will not and must not accept this objection. So what to do? First rule: never contradict! Contradiction solves...
Our digital devices won't let us rest. If our work isn't following us, then we'll be out and about privately on social media. And it feels best when we combine the two. Without limits and mind! Too many balls Technology is increasingly blurring the endpoints and finish lines. But not only that: In addition to the constant…
Productivity and efficiency are important in our working life. But how we can best achieve them depends on the right method on a case-by-case basis. 3 X 6 tips at a glance. Structured planning or chaos - what makes you more productive? A question on which spirits divide: Who is more productive - structured planners or...
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 – Berufebilder.de® shares how I personally evade people who...
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,…
Companies not only have to adapt to introducing new things, but rather to no longer doing old things. The latter is the real challenge to get into Grow with the Flow. Building Competitive Edges: 4 Steps What company wouldn't want to build critical competitive edges and turn them into lucrative businesses? Only through growth and profit can the…
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…
If you want to change your life and your job, you have to approach the topic systematically. 4 steps help to tackle the topic. The example Some readers of my publications sometimes ask me if they can contact the participants in the practical cases presented. You recognize similarities and would like to connect with the person on a social network. This is obvious...
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...
How much baggage are you lugging around? How big is your desire for change? The fact is, instant optimization rarely works. And often we should emphasize strengths instead of tinkering with weaknesses. One instant change please! Willingness to change is a good thing. We need him to achieve our goals, to develop ourselves and to get out of our comfort zone.…
A successful digital transformation is essential for future business success - the corporate world is largely in agreement on this. On the other hand, when it comes to the question of who should drive this change process, opinions differ. 6 steps to digitizing HR departments The “Benchmarking HR Digital” study by management consultancy Promerit shows that only 52 percent of HR managers are…
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 to…
Tax returns, reinstalling your operating system, cleaning the house—these are all things we like to put off—until the mountain just keeps getting bigger and bigger. 3 good reasons against procastinating. And 3 tips for quick decisions and implementation. Because then the procastination becomes the correct procrastination ;-) Postpone or not? Make sure…
In order to permanently prepare your own company for the "future", a good balance between adaptability and potential development is essential. This succeeds with change management and the right culture of innovation. What ensures future viability? Charles Darwin already knew that the species best able to adapt would be those that survived through evolution. Applied to today's corporate world...
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...
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. Numerous…
In preparation for risk management, you determine which risk strategies are defined for the risks in the project. The risk strategy can also be defined differently for selected/certain risks or risk groups. Identifying risks Various approaches are possible to identify risks: You can ask the stakeholders about possible risks. Or you can organize a meeting or workshop...
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…
Delegating means less work. In retrospect, however, many wish they had done it themselves. If you don't want to suffocate yourself with work, you have to delegate tasks. With these seven rules everything works smoothly. Good reasons for delegation Ideally, the transfer of tasks provides relief for the manager and an expansion of competence and new motivation for...
There are many courses off the beaten track - for example in the event industry. Reason enough to go into theCourses in the field of event management. Event management While academic training in this area was smiled at a while ago and in-company training was seen as the better preparation for working life, this attitude is changing...
Who does not know that: everyone constantly wants something from us and steals precious time from us. This can only be prevented by switching to tunnel vision and radically blocking uninteresting inquiries. That can have consequences. Telephone calls without a goal or purpose? We had it on Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® quite often of how to deal with time-consuming eMails bypasses.…
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 will…
Successful project management is not easy and medium-sized companies in particular often find it difficult. 7 method tips on how to do it better. Defining Project Management: A Matter of Organization It is crucial for success that companies can master and handle project management. Project management directs the work on a project in a defined period of time in…
Time management helps to get things done efficiently. From time to time, however, you should question your daily routines for time thieves and similar obstacles - a suggestion for a personal time analysis. Time management: Every day has only 24 hours Every day has 24 hours, every week seven days. Only: how sensibly and productively we use this time - or...
Home office and flexible working are at the top of the wish list of many younger employees and are therefore an increasingly important employer branding tool. In order for it to work in practice, clear rules are needed. 6 tips. 6 tips for working from home It is well known how modern work works in theory: flexible and tailored to the needs of employees...
At its core, a startup is a catalyst that transforms ideas into products. As customers interact with these products, they generate feedback and data. How does management work in the lean startup method? How does a startup work? As should be clear by now, by focusing on validated learning processes we can avoid much of the waste that…
Company health management is "in", but many people are not at all clear how to define the area of responsibility and what the candidates should be able to do. So here is an overview with a checklist. What companies expect from a health manager More and more companies are introducing company health management for their employees - in times of demographic change, they also have...
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…
A harmonious professional world in which everyone respects one another and works together as a team – 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...
Do you also feel constantly under time pressure? But of course, that seems normal given the mass of work. Do you mean? It doesn't have to be. 9 simple steps will help to solve your problem. How useful is time management? Tips and advice that many trainers and coaches give, i.e. the classic leadership literature, often have one disadvantage: they...
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...
The rules of the game in communication and sales are now dictated by the customers. The marketing of the future is therefore based on touchpoints - and on the customer journey. Customers don't buy in channels The problem is that many providers are still dealing with advertising channels. They are the external counterpart of internal departmental silos: operating side by side without being networked. And you can't get there with the classic sales models...
In today's age of constant multitasking, it is becoming increasingly important to have self-management know-how and to use it strategically in order to study and work in a motivated, satisfied and successful manner. Basic tool for self-management You can acquire these soft skills independently, provided they are not or only briefly discussed in your studies. With that you are sufficient...
Flexibility is very much in fashion today: the economy, the labor market, yes, all of our career prospects are in a state of constant change. What does that mean? Rarely easy, almost always good! So many people have to change, whether they want to or not. Others are really up for it. And usually the time has come when the hazard warning lights go on and we...
In many sectors, joint campaigns are carried out between manufacturers and retailers. Events are often organized in the catering and supplying industry, for example. Sales cooperation This is how a beverage manufacturer supports the catering trade when larger events are organized. A sales representative from the beverage manufacturer then often comes to the site to discuss the event with the restaurateur and to…
At universities, the curriculum is very well organized, there is not much left of the cliché of the lazy student. How can students efficiently organize their daily routine at the university? How students cope with the mass of demands While everything was usually pretty well laid out at school – timetable, exam dates, homework and material – you have to…
Leisure Management is one of those new, trendy courses that I've come across lately - and which is hardly known in Germany. What's behind it? How do you become a leisure manager? The term leisure manager sounds exciting for people who want to turn their hobby into a job. But where can you...
Why don't many people achieve their goals through strenuous effort? Distractions and disruptive factors are often to blame for the fact that we procrastinate – or our own inner attitude. How can you change that? What does procrastination look like? Let's start with an example: Mr G. wants to plan his time carefully in the future and stick to this plan...
What actually is a creative team? What is meant here is a team that does not have to laboriously discover creativity for itself, but instead integrates creativity and creative techniques into teamwork. A team that consciously uses its creativity regardless of its tasks. Creative leadership - how does it work? However, it comes with creative leadership of teams...
Late again. Time is money! What you should know about punctuality in business in a nutshell. No more flimsy excuses and delays. Punctuality is Polite! Punctuality refers to a person's ability to keep an appointment or an appointment precisely. In our culture, punctuality is also associated with reliability and politeness. If…
What does extreme sports have to do with the job? Much! Because with both you have risks and fears that you have to learn to deal with. And it's all about team spirit. Both make you productive. Taking risks releases productive forces Taking risks, daring to do the unimagined, often releases unimagined productive forces in the end. At least that's how it was for me...
In the entire discussion about sustainable companies, it is quickly forgotten how extremely important it is that the managers of a company are also up to this task. 2 X 10 criteria that should therefore be applied to managers. Managers Need New Skills So much has changed over the years in terms of the manager's role. This…
No other term has found such a beautiful and warm place in business literature as “change management”. Management itself has now almost been reduced to change management. Manager of change The manager no longer leads, the manager should accompany the changes and function and act as a "change agent". It's going into the…
The competition for talent is in full swing and it is particularly difficult to retain young, highly qualified specialists. Companies that want to keep employee turnover low should consider the following 8 tips. Why low turnover is better It doesn't matter which HR experts you ask, everyone can agree on one thing: today's employees,…
When the flagship start-up Jimdo laid off 25 percent of its employees some time ago because it failed to introduce effective management structures, it sparked a lively discussion about the change in the world of work. How can recruiting work here? The future of work? Sometimes everything turns out differently than you think. Sometimes even with a bang. I still remember it well...
Managing is like driving a car. First you do everything as the driving instructor says. It takes a while to develop your own style in the jungle of traffic lights, signs and traffic rules. But that's exactly what matters for a top manager. The goal is top not average Because always fast, but also safe from A to B...
To be a good colleague or friend to others, I need compassion and empathy, but also clear boundaries and self-awareness. I need to know who I am, what I want and need. Whoever wants to please everyone has a problem here. Everybody's Darling - a practical pattern of behavior Do you know Everybody's Darling? Everybody's darling has...
There are magicians, but there is no magic in the business world. All the magic that seems magical to us, regardless of whether it is done by salespeople, buyers or consultants, has its pitfalls. The fascination of supply chain management The world of SCM is both fascinating and magical in itself, because through intelligent and clear analytical coordination of the possibilities of the individual…
External motivation is important, but unfortunately you can't always expect others to build you up. You have to do that yourself. Find out how here. Self-motivation You should first observe a few basic rules – if you take them to heart in your daily work, you have already motivated yourself. Do you work…
In order to make our workflows more efficient, it makes sense to automate them. But change management can only be implemented if you think that far ahead at all. Practical tips. Change management in Germany: euphoria vs. refusal In Germany there are currently two factions, it seems to me: those who are euphoric about progress and those who refuse to progress. And the former simply don’t make it, the…
An important aspect of project work in a team is how communication works in projects, and how it even gets going. So how exactly do information management and knowledge exchange work? Teamwork - how it doesn't work In the beginning there is the matter with the tunnel vision - mean the same thing, express it differently Hyde was defined as an employee who was dull...
Change management and innovation have recently been high on the agenda of many companies. What is often forgotten is that every single employee has to change their habits. And that's often harder than you think. Human beings are creatures of habit Because much of our behavior is often unconsciously controlled by habits. And most people love these habits and feel...
Brain research has long known that people with feelings of happiness can surpass themselves and increase their performance by up to 100 percent. Conversely, the performance of people with constant stress drops to below 50 percent. Therefore, fear must disappear from companies. Fear is the enemy of success Fear comes in many shades. She can…
How do companies and IT departments manage to work and position themselves in such a way that they can best promote and use the innovation potential of their employees? Addicted to Innovation Everyone is addicted to innovation. Hardly a day goes by when the media, business and politics don't talk about innovation. Then…
The prophets of digitization never tire of propagating the paradise of the new world of work. But for many employees, this is ineffective theoretical propaganda, which tends to increase skepticism about digitization. This article shows how employees can be prepared for the world of work 4.0 and how fears can be reduced. 5 Steps: How to Engage Your Employees The…
Management from the top down is not always the best solution. In more and more organizational processes in the economy, other forms of management are replacing the classic hierarchy. This is how lateral leadership, i.e. management at eye level, can succeed. Change of direction: This is what the management of the future will look like As organizations have become flatter, the strict hierarchy is becoming less important. At the same time, the network-like relationships…
There are many reasons for lack of time: poor planning, inefficient working methods and a lack of prioritization can cause problems. With the right time management methods, you can reach your goal faster. 5 steps at a glance. Mainly hectic? “I still have so much to do” – almost everyone has rushed when time is running out before a deadline. No matter if it…
If you want to make money, start saving. Unfortunately, this is difficult for many people. A look at the animal kingdom shows why. Conserving our resources Meanwhile, studies tell us enough about the drinking habits and preferences of rats, also that most rats prefer root beer and Tom Collins to plain water – who doesn't? E4…
A new organizational development method combines Buddhist strategies with proven counseling techniques. This should result in a new recipe for success for companies with ethical principles. Buddhism and management – a contradiction in terms? Buddhism and Management: A Contradiction or a Beneficial Complement? possibility or madness? Only something for lone fighters and unrealistic do-gooders? In fact, Buddhism has quite a bit to offer if…
Who as an office worker over the eMail- Flood complains, would grumble as a construction worker also about his shovel. eMails are not the cause of stress, but merely an instrument. It is the true reasons for the eMail-Tsunami to recognize and work systematically. The DEICH method helps with this. Do not confuse cause and symptom The claim that eMails are one of the…
The term "alumni", which is mainly used today for university graduates and former employees of a company, originally comes from the ancient Roman Empire. But what does it mean for a company these days to win back an alumni as an active employee? Definition of alumni network In the case of the Romans, former soldiers who were injured in the war were fed free of charge by the state...
Whether a young company is successful on the market in the long term is ultimately decided by the cash flow. 7 tips for financial management. Relevance of finances in self-employment If you are self-employed and want to successfully start a business and run it in the long term, solid financial management plays an extremely important role. With regard to the profit and loss statement...
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…
Feeling better about yourself doesn't always have to be difficult: Sometimes the problem simply starts in your own head: How do you practice effective self-management? 5 steps. Self-management 1: The choice of words Your own choice of words. Everyone thinks and speaks a lot in images and metaphors. Especially the use of metaphors, i.e. examples for the thing to be explained from...
The customer is no longer lulled by marketing haze. High time to really put him in the spotlight - with the help of psychology, neuroscience, empathy and meaning. Companies can implement the findings directly. How exactly does a person “tick”? Many companies communicate that "the customer is the focus" for them. But if you analyze websites, you can see…
People also cuddle in German companies. Don't you think so? Feelgood management is the name of the trend that, exceptionally, emerged in Germany. Just a bit of Google for German companies or is there more to it than that? From the trend to everyday business Another new trend in the world of work: feel-good management – a feel-good atmosphere in the workplace. In fact, the subject will...
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…
Crowdsourcing is an important topic and therefore of great importance in human resources management. Quite a few companies have been able to improve their work processes by involving staff or customers because in this way they have minimized errors and increased the potential for innovation. How can this be achieved? Crowdsourcing in personnel management - positive and negative examples Crowdsourcing, and that is what is often...
How clumsy and bureaucratic organizations function is often only noticeable in crisis situations. And then it is not common sense that acts, but supposedly firmly cemented rules. A mistake. ISO noise creates isomorphism A young man who used to work for the railways as a sleeping car steward told me this: “Sometimes it happened that due to a technical…
People like to get bogged down in trifles. Get distracted. flashing eMail-Inboxes or a message in the messages can suddenly shift priorities. So that you remain effective and do not lose sight of your goal: Change the flight altitude. Can you keep track of goals? Do you always manage to keep your goal in mind? Have…
Many fail when it comes to time management and the causes usually lie deeper: It is the inability to set priorities because many people cannot decide between different alternatives. Because focusing also implies saying no! Why exactly planning makes sense For many people, managing your time properly is a science in itself. Among students, for example, feels...
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…
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…
Of course, the new scares us. Rituals and routines are important because they form the kit in any community. Nothing speaks against it. However, this should not mean that we (remain) immovably stuck to processes and procedures. When trust slows us down Sometimes the security of the familiar slows us down. She tells us that "everything is ok",...
A lack of self-determination troubles many people even more than stress: Lothar Seiwert sees this as the main cause of the burn-out symptom. We'll have to change that ourselves. Not every sow improves the world Some time ago I received the terrible news on Twitter: Of all things, one of the most famous time management experts in Germany, Prof. Dr. Lothar Seiwert, explains time management for…
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...
Unforeseen events force companies to be innovative. Just like the numerous companies that are flexibly adapting their business models in the Corona crisis. Change Management – The ability to innovate as a motor for success The ability to innovate is the most important requirement for success. Unfortunately, in the past, Germany's ability to innovate was often in a bad way: too satisfied, too sluggish, too bureaucratic to function...
In order to show the benefit of an idea, it must be communicated convincingly. Thinking and communication tools such as the logic of causality from the Theory of Constraints ensure that the transformation of great ideas succeeds. Giving ideas a chance How often do we not do something because we fear negative consequences? And how often do we regret something we've done?...
Reputation management, a positive first impression, is becoming increasingly important. Nothing is better for this than business cards. 8 tips for the right design. Business cards: An advertising medium with pitfalls? What is your relationship with business cards? Mine is more of a love-hate relationship. In fact, I hate papers of all kinds: they lie around, take up space and you have to take them to the…
In Kenya, I came across an interesting experiment that I already touched on in my most recent WELT column: conservationists changing the habits and traditions of an entire ethnic group. How can something like this work? Conflicts in Maasai country My last WELT column was about conflicts and their resolution. I also have the Maasai as an example...
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…
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...
There are many wellness and health offers, but you often look in vain for structured offers that are equally suitable for companies and employees who want to take part privately. An example. Company and individual health management as a trend More and more companies are committed to the topic of company health management, but individual employees would also do well to systematically…
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Well-trained employees work happier and more motivated because the training reduces frustration at work. It is important to invest here. 9 tips for the right training. Why is employee training so important? Whether they are newcomers with no experience at all or senior executives who have been with the company for years, among your…
There are many tips for time management: Most suffer from the fact that it is only a matter of reorganizing existing tasks. If you really want to save time and work more effectively, you have to reduce your workload. We show how to do it. Analyze your work A common misconception is that time management replaces the daily routine with a rigid…
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…
How do you become successful? Crises in particular show us again and again where we have to change something fundamentally in order to do something differently. And every change has a domino effect. The biggest domino effect in the world On November 13, 2009, Domino Day, Weijers Domino Productions in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, organized the biggest domino effect in the world by producing more…
Sascha Lobo called it platform capitalism, Karl-Heinz Land digital darwinism and Angela Merkel Industry 4.0. It doesn't matter which corporate concepts of the future one is talking about: the upheaval of entire industries is in full swing. But if you want to make your way into the completely digitized new world, you first have to ensure the right framework conditions. Without humanity we would only be machines...
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...
Why does knowledge sharing so often go wrong? One reason is that the members of each team often speak different languages. How to avoid technical jargon? Project management in practice But how does communication in project management work in practice? When defining knowledge integration, I had pointed out that it is about the “package insert” for…
"Anyone who no longer knows where his head is, could already have lost it," says the aphorist Rupert Schützbach. And thus shows the basic problem of multitasking. Help, multitasking: scream or shake your head? Anyone who reads the studies on the subject could - keyword multitasking - simultaneously scream, shake their heads, curse and the preachers of the...
Always saying “yes” when friends, co-workers or bosses ask for something is the easiest way – but one that takes its toll over time. A friendly “no” to one or the other request helps – for everyone involved. Fear of the resounding “no” Many people avoid a resounding “no” like the devil…
Referral marketing is an important aspect of modern online marketing - from attracting new customers to maintaining a good reputation. We show what is important. Modern marketing is more than a one-way street Nowadays, a company's marketing strategy is more than a one-way street. It is about identifying the target market and giving them the information…
In order to control the expenses and costs of your project, you need an estimate of the remaining expenses for the completion of the work packages in addition to the expenses already incurred. The same applies to costs and deadlines. Project management – from planning to implementation Once the planning of your project has been completed, the focus of your tasks changes. Until now…
There is no project without conflict. Because every project brings together different people with different interests and very different personalities. How do conflicts arise? Many conflicts in projects result from different objectives, unrealistic estimates and plans or from the fact that you don't work well together as a team on the project. But conflicts are brewing. If you have signs...
There are no projects without risks. It is therefore important to carry out a risk analysis for each project as early as possible, ideally during the planning phase of the project, and to establish risk management for the project. What does risk management do? Risk management is a very powerful project control tool that is really easy to use. I'm always over...
eMails are inevitable nowadays. But automation can save a lot of time here. An overview. eMails that are not even written “I don't even have one eMail-Address. I've reached an age where my main concern is not getting news." said the Italian writer and philosopher Umberto Eco (born 1932). Now Eco was…
Decisions and often escalation paths are unavoidable in projects. We'll show you how to tackle this with courage. 3 main causes of conflicts and escalation paths in project management During the course of a project, numerous decisions usually have to be made, many small and a few significant ones. Sometimes it even requires escalation and the appropriate escalation path. Conflicts in…
Automation and the advance of thinking machines determine the trends. Unfortunately, it is often forgotten that every transformation process is always a corporate culture challenge at the same time. Salvation is not found only in technology. If you don't succeed in taking people with you, you will fail. First transformation, then digital The digital makes up maybe 20 percent, 80…
Government grants are an important source of funding for both businesses and non-profit organizations, but they can be difficult to come by. We show how to do it. Why is government funding so important? Grants are essential financial support for businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals to implement projects, programs and initiatives. However, to gain access to these funds is…
Because we are caught too deep in the hamster wheel, we often no longer perceive our situation properly. However, we only create the "chance" to get out and think if we are mentally fit and know our most important project. Crisis as an opportunity? Not always! We do not see every crisis as an opportunity! We have it…
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…
Project management is a bit like sinking ships: nothing works without a structure and a concept. Therefore 10 tips for successful conception. A good concept is always the basis for a successful project In modern working life with its multitude of large and small projects, it is essential that you have a solid understanding of what you…
Rigid scheduling methods have long been considered outdated because reality often changes faster than one can plan. Chaotic time management therefore sounds tempting. A reality check. Chaotic time management: A self-test Some time ago I read something about chaotic time management. It goes something like this: Work through the urgent things, leave everything else and see what happens.…
Company health management (BGM) is on everyone's lips. Companies are investing more and more in maintaining the health of their employees in the face of increasing lifestyle-related illnesses, burnout numbers or work-related complaints. The new Prevention Act Not least the federal government has recognized this danger and on June 18, 2015, after a long period of deliberation, passed the new Prevention Act, in which the social insurance carriers significantly more…
Finding good employees is difficult – and so is keeping good employees. One of the decisive factors for a long-term and successful cooperation is above all the motivation from within, the so-called intrinsic motivation. What makes a good employee? But what makes a good employee anyway? In addition to skills, which vary based on job requirements,…
Burnout is no longer just a fad. In fact, everyday stresses are increasing. Constant availability, family, job, hobbies and friends - everything needs to be reconciled. Often everything seems to be under control for months or years, until the ground suddenly crumbles under your feet. Who It Affects Most Often, the syndrome started out…
Yesterday was International Friendship Day: Many companies and their employees are currently having to make friends with digital change. 3 tips on how to do this. Change management: one's friend, the other's enemy Change is an integral part of our complex world. And as with anything new, some are positive about the change, see the new,…
Feel-good management is on everyone's lips, but is often derided as a good mood and a cozy course. However, the topic should be considered in a more sustainable way. An interview with GOODplace founder Monika Kraus-Wildegger. After studying business informatics and economics, Monika Kraus-Wildgger worked primarily in the IT industry and was a sustainability manager for a large corporation. There was a lot in…
"What's the next best step?" As difficult as the question is sometimes to answer, some activities are easily eliminated immediately. Checking the external framework before starting a task often saves a lot of effort and energy. Only those who have their goals in mind will be successful! Focus is the magic word for success. Because only who...
If you want to be successful, you have to take risks – this is an often-cited credo. But if you overestimate yourself, you run the risk of falling low. It is better to strike a balance between healthy self-assessment and risk assessment. Learning to Control the Risks of Decisions We all want to be successful. But success is not a straight line or a goal. It is…
Innovation management - in many companies this means: Rigid processes that are planned down to the smallest detail. The future could be less planning, more randomness and interconnectedness, and constant beta. Change processes in companies What does it actually look like when innovation takes place in a constant beta phase instead of in rigid products? There are already examples: companies like…
Finding employees is not difficult, but keeping good ones is even more so – that could be the motto of many companies. But what do companies do to keep their good employees? And which companies are particularly successful? How retention management works LinkedIn co-founder Konstantin Guericke takes unusual paths to get to know employees and business partners better: he hikes. “Special experience at…
Home office is not only seen by employees, but increasingly also by employers as an alternative to classic office work. But it also comes with many health risks. 4 tips. Home office: Health tips against the lure of home office freedom. Working at home. There is so much in this circumstance that makes it the apparent universal answer to many of the problems of our time. 3…
Although the expertise and competence of the individual members of a group are of great importance in order to achieve good results, the bringing together of knowledge, skills and collective intelligence plays a much greater role. It unfolds best in large group workshops. Extraordinary ideas arise from a variety of perspectives. Ingenuity is most likely to arise when a larger number…
Everyone is talking about team leadership, participation and diversity. A lot of chic trend terms are thrown around. So why is it often so difficult in reality? And what can we do better? 5 tips. Team Leadership: Antisocial Sociability Teams at the top are a world of “antisocial sociability” – caught in the dilemma between…
Overwork, excessive demands, stress - many complain about this. It not only helps to work more efficiently: the stress factors are often also rooted in your own ego. We explain why. No eMails - finally more time? Just imagine: the computer goes on in the morning and it isn't eMail in the mailbox. Absolutely nothing. Nobody has to you...
There are many good ideas, especially in online business, but not everyone has the necessary self-discipline to perform at their best in the home office. 15 tips on how to best organize yourself. Working independently: Blessings and curses Many business founders in particular start out highly motivated and with creative ideas, but then bump into day-to-day business…
The German trade association for the congress and seminar industry is devoting its specialist days to the topic of sustainability this year. Sustainability as a topic of the times “Sustainability is the topic of the times. The climate crisis, the associated effects on the economy, the increasingly important issue of personnel and also building and event technology are becoming increasingly important in this context.…
During their training, people are enabled to cooperate and organize themselves. But in the company, a manager tells them where to go. Here you can find out why it is essential for employee motivation to allow self-leadership. Executive: Suddenly there is someone who tells you where to go The continuously acquired ability to lead yourself seems no longer in demand after training and studies...
No matter how well you plan, something will always go wrong. The fatal thing is that such failures usually only show up when something has gone wrong that often can no longer be changed. But how can failures be turned into successes? What to do in case of errors? Example: Mrs F. has...
There are many exciting courses of study, but today we are turning our attention to courses with above-average international content. Globalization as a study opportunity To begin, I would simply like to list a few figures that speak for themselves without any further explanation: The worldwide statistically verifiable trade in goods increased over 1950 times between 2007 and 29. The number of...