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If you were able to agree on rough priorities for personal development in the appraisal interview with your boss, it is now up to you to implement them. Define concrete goals that you want to achieve and motivate yourself to advance your career every day. Defining a goal Did your boss give you the OK for a development step you were aiming for during the interview?
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...
Many already know how self-determined learning does not work. So how could it go? Employees are simply thrown books and digital media in front of their noses and the instruction āSo, teach yourself what you need to knowā? No, it's not that simple. Continuing education as the key to success Lifelong learning and continuing education are considered the key toā¦
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¦
Sport is important for our health and well-being. It helps us stay fit, control our weight, reduce stress and improve our mood. Why sport is important for health & well-being Regular sport is important for our health. It helps us stay fit and healthy, maintain or lose weight.
If you want to motivate a team, you don't just have to drive them to work, you have to give them a goal. Just do it like the little prince. But is it really the manager's job to motivate their employees? As the little prince is often quoted, the saying of de Saint-ExupĆ©ry, father of the littleā¦
It was December 2013 when I was first asked about the mindset shift in the world of work. I was still in the orientation phase after the TV Total Quizboxen and was open to topic suggestions. Young, wild and insatiable? Inexperienced as I was, I threw myself straight into the work and into theā¦
I recently took part in a team building activity on a houseboat - the perfect setting for companies to onboard and bond employees. Why does team building on a houseboat make sense? Team building activities help to bond teams by fostering trust and collaboration between team members. When team members are able to support each other...
If you enjoy what you do, it will give you a boost and will greatly improve your productivity and therefore your success. Intrinsic motivation is crucial ā it also helps us to deal resiliently with negative experiences and crises. The Magical Formula for Success in Business and Life I always thought it...
Everyone has their role and it can change. This also applies to you yourself. You too play the role of controller or organizer from time to time, in other situations you have to set processes in motion and in others you have to help stabilize the mood. Lion Tamer or Alpha Wolf? Systemic thinking gives us the opportunity to transform our personality...
Leading is not just about motivating. Leading also means driving. Despite all understanding for the concerns of the employees, managers have to endure being unpopular at times. Acting as a part of a human being Especially in the role of the driver, it is beneficial not to feel like a whole human being, but to act out of this individual role, as a part of a human being, so to speak.ā¦
If you want to tame the annoying procrastination, you have to understand where the motivation comes from - and where the resistance comes from. Get to the bottom of the causes! Step 1: Where Does the Resistance Come From? The first step is to find out where your weaker self is actually buried. Ask yourself the following questions: Checklist: The bastardā¦
Successful companies have one thing in common. Their atmosphere is characterized by trust and motivation. This can be controlled with good leadership. Why trust is important Confidence-building and motivational measures are extremely important to increase the loyalty and engagement of your employees and thereby generate better performance. The ability to generate trust and motivation in his employees...
In the daily hamster wheel, many have the feeling that they are just āworkingā. Her hope: "That can't have been everything." A life of prosperity, happiness and abundance is often only a few thoughts away and requires neither luck nor external circumstances. The desire for "MORE" "Whoever works a lot achieves a lot". Or not? Most peopleā¦
New trainees need something to find their way into working life. Companies that respect this manage to motivate young professionals in the long term. How do you motivate trainees? 7 tips In just a few days, around half a million young people across Germany will start their careers again. The beginning of the apprenticeship is a drastic experience for many and often with manyā¦
It is seldom too early and never too late to change something. The only requirement is that you really want it. Personal training is an important factor for surviving in times of change. Further training is essential There are occupational groups in which constant further training is a matter of course. Teachers, for example, need to expand their pedagogical and technical knowledgeā¦
The most important motivating factor in a company: The employees have to be enthusiastic about their work. Who is responsible for? Now we could say: have to see for yourself how he motivates himself. Also in the company. But that is only partly true. After all, why are there conductors, also called executives in business reality? As a conductor, do you know your...
How can lectures be designed in such a way that instead of restrained yawns, there is concentrated attention? The right mediation is crucial. 5 strategies to promote learning motivation and attention. Defining and conveying learning content Getting attention is not easy these days. Example students. Prepare you for jobs that don't even exist today and are subject to constant change,...
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...
The ability to work in a team means that many different forces have to work together in a company, all of which lead to harmony and success - like in an orchestra. How can this be achieved? Ability to work in a team ā bring strength into the company There is emotional strength, willpower, action and thinking. The 8 different instruments that we have available in total isā¦
Young managers in particular often find themselves in conflict between control and doing too much themselves. For example, how can you motivate employees to do their jobs and still give them enough responsibility? When the puppy protection is over Tobias Schmidt is 26 years old and has been a team leader in a well-known technology company for 3 months. In theory he knows...
It's hard to believe that you can block yourself not only with negative thoughts, but also with exaggeratedly positive thoughts. Over-motivation and pressure can be a problem. Pressure to achieve goals This mind killer is one of my favorite thinking mistakes because it fits the norms of today's meritocracy and is therefore very common. Executives in particular are...
Money is by no means the only factor that makes employers attractive to employees. There are a number of other motivators that companies can use for their employer branding. Why Employee Motivation is a Critical Success Factor for Businesses Employee motivation is a key factor in the success of a business, and one of the most effective ways to motivate...
There needs to be a clear debate about the sense and nonsense of hierarchies in each individual company. The goal should be a good balance between hierarchies and networks. Networks in knowledge management The term network is used particularly in knowledge management when it comes to the fast and smooth exchange of information. Networks are pragmatic and ask...
A working day that resembles a marathon does not always have to be exhausting. It all depends on the right motivation and appreciation. Survey shows: There is a lack of appreciation Appreciation and motivation are extremely important: If you were very productive, did you have an adrenaline rush and are you satisfied with your work, such a day is definitely motivating. Butā¦
Many companies and executives work tirelessly to improve the motivation of their employees: There is a sustainable and effective way: Talent-focused motivation. How motivation doesn't work Companies are constantly trying to motivate their employees: Should it be incentives, more attractive bonuses can provide a boost in motivation, are there more work-life balance measures or are it even enough at...
So what does healthy leadership look like? "Power together" does not mean that you, as a manager, generously delegate responsibility to your employees and thus overwhelm them. Threat instead of motivation Or put it so unhappily as follows: āI give you the responsibility for this entire project. It's challenging - dig in and don't let me down!" It soundsā¦
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 ā if you take them to heart in your daily work, you have already motivated yourself. Do you workā¦
We humans are not made to endure our everyday life in permanent hardship. Especially not to keep our energy level at a happy and productive level with all sorts of remedies. Don't give the people's fun brakes a chance Every year the same song: From Christmas flu and winter depression we drag ourselves into spring fatigue. To cure our summer fatigue in the holiday home.ā¦
Employee motivation is important for successful companies. However, if you take dissatisfied employees with you in the long term instead of making it clear that employees also have to do something, you are in the wrong place as a head entertainer. Dissatisfaction at the coffee machine Mr. BrƤsig and Mr. Lazarus are standing at the coffee machine. Both are dissatisfied. The motivational boost they got from their raise three months ago is...
Procrastination is a complex issue for which there are just as many solutions. An overview in list form. Where does procrastination actually come from and why do we see it so negatively? No doubt, procrastination has a negative reputation, but it doesn't necessarily have to be negative. Because postponing tasks can have both advantages and disadvantages.ā¦
Motivation usually works like this: the boss constantly spurs employees on to perform, or colleagues keep building each other up. But there is another way. Motivation through your private environment There is always a new situation in everyday working life that brings with it a lot of change and uncertainty. If your professional life has...
Tomorrow, tomorrow just not today... Behind the urge to just leave things as they are, there is often more than just laziness: there are often deeper-seated blockages and fears that slow down any motivation. 7 steps to help. Procrastination - that's behind it! "Oh god, I'll never be able to do all the things I have to do!" Do you knowā¦
Team building should be able to get unmotivated employees back on their toes. LinkedIn co-founder Konstantin Guericke prefers to hold his meetings while hiking. And the model also seems to be suitable for recruiting. Or? Hiking with the LinkedIn founder There have long been alternatives to traditional recruiting methods for companies: recently at Zukunft Personal, Europeās largest industry trade fair, I moderatedā¦
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...
Companies are a Spiegelimage of the entrepreneur: growth and abundance or scarcity and decline? Decisive for this are energies that work in the company and flow like a river. 5 areas at a glance. Q as in spring energy Why is someone an entrepreneur? Why should someone buy or find their professional home in this particular company? What is the purpose and...
Our life is getting faster and more hectic. It helps to be clear about what you have already achieved. After all, those who are satisfied not only have a better life, but also work better. A gratitude journal can help us do this. Stress caused by the wrong goals Not only is life around us becoming more and more stressfulā¦
Time and again, crises pose major challenges for companies in a wide variety of sectors. These are particularly noticeable in personnel planning. Motivating employees during the pandemic The pandemic was a good example: when quarantine was ordered for some employees because they had been in contact with people who had tested positive or had even tested positive for Covid-19 themselves...
What does the ideal employee look like to you? Technically competent, enthusiastic about the work, resilient and reliable are characteristics that are quickly mentioned. But above all, managers quickly agree on one point ā he should be highly motivated. 7 golden rules for employee motivation Fact is: Especially in the age of digital transformation, employees today areā¦
Imagine you have analyzed yourself. But in order to be able to behave differently in the future, you also have to rewrite your inner script. A couple of suggestions. Changing the script For example, instead of "I'm OK if... this or that condition is met," it might read "I'm OK like...
How do you become hyper efficient? By being better organized - and in all areas: not just at work and technology, but also when eating or choosing clothes. The best tips for this. Hyperefficiency ā the simpler, the better Our society always wants to go further, more and faster. We must and want to become hyper-efficient. That must...
Every few minutes there is a new one eMail on, the cell phone rings during a meeting and colleagues are talking at full volume. Neuroscience show 3 solutions to a more concentrated work atmosphere in the office for more motivation. Increasing demands on our brain due to increasing complexity. Every few minutes there is a new one eMail on, the cell phone rings during...
The greatest enemy of our will is ā ourselves. Because we keep tripping ourselves up. Let's stop it! Misconception Motivation There is a widespread misconception: that only the will and goals can move mountains. Do you have goals? Everyone has goals! And now? What's in it for you? Nothing if you don't also...
If you want to be successful, you have to keep motivating yourself. Above all, this means continuing despite obstacles and difficulties in order to achieve one's own goals. Nothing demonstrates that better than sport. How People Cope With Obstacles Is Crucial To Success All people experience difficulties, obstacles, and problems in their lives. The kind ofā¦
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 yourā¦
Fringe benefits are a common topic of discussion. Ultimately, is it nothing more than a few well-intentioned treats and favors that are supposed to keep employees happy, or is it an effective means of motivating and retaining employees - or even an adequate substitute for salary? There are many arguments for and against arguments against it. With Fringe Benefits...
You can only motivate people who you understand empathetically and towards whom you develop an attitude. This doesn't mean sentimentality. Empathy in its four forms is an anchor that prevents employee fluctuation and creates added value. Employee Retention: A Secure Attitude A leader today must adopt and maintain a firm, secure attitude in order toā¦
Everything is constantly in motion. The disruptive change determines companies and executives. No wonder that the everyday management, leadership and communication madness sends its regards. Are people really still the focus? Jack of all trades Executives Executives are only human. But inhuman things are often expected of them: to always be up to date in terms of content, to be humane...
As unsatisfactory as it may sound, sometimes the last option simply consists of the triad of damage limitation, self-protection and consequences. The frustrating triad of damage limitation: What can you do to minimize impending damage to the company, for example no longer giving certain employees top customers? Self-protection: Ask yourself: What is my role inā¦
Just as in the animal kingdom, hierarchies also have some advantages in business, despite all the disadvantages, such as the consequences of the Peter principle (employees are promoted until they get to a position that overwhelms them). offer: How hierarchies help Responsibility and decision-making ability: Hierarchies help to define clear responsibilities. Decisions will be...
There are different decision-making types ā for example the future-oriented type, who decides quickly and holistically. Anyone who is familiar with these types is usually better at dealing with colleagues and employees. The 4 me's So it happens that some people really enjoy coming up with new ideas and being creative and others prefer to deal with beautifulā¦
Today, due to the skills shortage, IT specialists can choose where they want to work. If they don't like their current job, they can easily find a new one. But what makes a company attractive in the long term? Companies that heed the following five tips can ensure a better working atmosphere in the company and keep their employees in the company through greater satisfaction. 5 tips forā¦
Leadership only works if it is accepted. If leadership is appropriate to the situation and strengths are promoted, employees are ready to give their best. What does good leadership look like? Management only has a positive effect if it is accepted and professional. If people in organizations are led in a way that is appropriate to the situation and appropriate to their respective strengths,...
Interrail means experiencing other cultures and reacting to new, unplanned events. Both help in crisis situations. Companies can use this in a targeted manner. Travel educates - that also applies to employees and companies. Travel educates, they say. Probably also because stressful, unfamiliar situations on the road teach us more about life than any theoretical transfer of knowledge...
Finding good employees is difficult ā 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,ā¦
The motive theory offers a practical decision-making aid in everyday life. Companies or HR managers use the inner drivers and their effects as a basis for personnel decisions and motivated employees. Motive profile as the key to motivation In many cases, states of exhaustion, such as burnout or depression, do not arise due to an excessive workload. They mostly result from the feeling of denying oneself...
Any change requires a motivation to act. Here you can find out how to replace undesirable routines with desirable routines and outwit your inner bastard. Help, inner bastard! We actually know how we could become successful - and yet we often don't act accordingly. It helps to develop and strengthen your own motivation to...
In a team, many different factors must come together to be successful. Feelings are important, even in companies. But we also need strong, dynamic strategists who have the absolute will to succeed. How do drums drum? Like the drum. The drum brings tons of willpower. Sometimes too much. Then she overshoots the target. That's why you need...
A motivated employee is a good employee. But how can companies create good, interpersonal relationships with their employees? 1. Don't spoil me If you want to be respected as a boss, you have to respect your employees. That sounds very simple, but in case of doubt it also requires a lot of strength of character. What does that mean exactly? We as employers must not think that...
In order for a company to grow and prosper, certain conditions must be met: Entrepreneurs and managers must know their inner selves in order to be able to make an impact on the outside. Leaders who know the sources of their power are better able to inspire. It sounds so simple and yet it seems so complicated for many people. Those who know the source of their power can...
āNo wind is favorable to one who does not know where to sail.ā Nowhere is this quote more aptly placed than when it comes to employee and company management. Because if you want to see results, you first have to define a goal. Target Agreements ā An Instrument for Everyone? No doubt goals are important. In order for your goal to be achievable at all, you shouldn't do anything...
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...
My experience has shown that the individual learning coaching sessions are to be viewed as a process, since each time there is food for thought that encourages further reflection and reflection beyond the actual session. Basics on the topic of learning I would therefore like to make it clear once again that there are fundamentally different ideas about the goals of learning coaching. In detail, letsā¦
It has long been no secret that a company is only as strong as its employees. In addition to exciting tasks and employee development, transparent and open internal communication in the company across all hierarchical levels is conducive to employee loyalty and motivation. With internal communication for employee loyalty With certain measures, employers are increasingly relying on the exchange within...
Good salary, nice working atmosphere, attractive opportunities for advancement - if you don't have that in your job, you might think about changing companies. But the most important role is played by the boss. Why employee retention is so important today Every employed person in Germany currently works an average of 1.400 hours a year. If you look at the demographic development, we have busyā¦
Whether employee satisfaction or successful change processes: the internal communication of a company is at least as important as marketing or PR. At the same time, many companies are struggling with this. 5 tips on how to approach internal communication correctly. Internal communication: From working students to CEO From working students to management level: Within a company, all employees can have something important to communicate.ā¦
Bosses complain about unmotivated employees, employees complain about bad bosses. Who is to blame for the conflicts in companies? About the two sides of a coin. Evil bosses or unmotivated employers? Many employees complain about bad bosses, bad atmosphere in the company, bad working conditions. But is it always the fault of the employer? Or maybe it's not...
Bonus systems are generally regarded as an effective method of rewarding employees fairly because they are performance-related. And they are considered the number one motivational tool. Recently, however, the criticism of performance bonuses has become louder and louder. How can companies enforce a fair salary. Bonus systems with care One of the main points of the critics: Bonuses would drive employees to perform instead of intrinsically...
Managers must fundamentally understand that there are no pre-defined roles in a newly formed team. The comparison of roles and motives results in a valuable model for permanently motivated teams. Maker, pioneer or specialist...? In the case of newly formed teams, each member initially approaches their role with their own self-image. Various measures, such as an introductoryā¦
Best of HR ā Berufebilder.deĀ®-Author Markus Hornung pointed out how important good leadership is for motivating employees and the success of a company. Also important: incentives. How can employees be motivated? 7 tips for effective employee motivation The motivation of employees is the essential basis for success in the company. Motivated colleagues...
Performance dips are almost normal. However, if the demotivation persists for too long, then as a manager it is up to you to uncover the cause and find a solution. Overcoming performance slumps constructively Performance slumps in working life happen ā and they can affect anyone. However, you should recognize the causes of such lows and employees who no longerā¦
Employers can use people's pursuit of success and careers for the success of their company. Top performance through recognition Employee satisfaction with their job and, indirectly, the long-term success of the company as a result, depends on a number of obvious factors, primarily salary and employee management. To what extent, moreover, the natural striving of theā¦
Silent termination is a trend because fewer and fewer people want their job. But that could easily be changed: What is annoying above all is the heteronomy. Why do many employees resign internally? There are many reasons why people are not motivated to work and quietly, inside, may already have been fired...
More than a third of employees in the 17 most important economies in the world are not motivated. A study shows: These strategies and tips can help to positively influence engagement in the workplace. Employee motivation is the biggest challenge for top companies Engaged employees think positively and are enthusiastic, generate new ideas, form deeper customer relationships and achieve higherā¦
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Employees need motivation, that is the common attitude. But is that really true? As disadvantageous as the new VUCA world with its numerous digital changes may be, it offers many advantages such as initiative on the part of employees, increased flexibility and agility, which can help to gain and retain joy in responsibility. In this way, employees can be motivated in the long term.
Those who not only challenge their employees, but also encourage and motivate them again and again, increase their productivity and reduce fluctuation. 5 tips. Employer branding & productivity: 5 tips for motivated employees Everywhere you look: people are stressed, overworked, anxious and unmotivated. Of course, this can also be due to your own lifestyle or personal experiences, but it...
What really motivates employees? Anyone who is now waiting for a 100% valid blanket solution will be severely disappointed. Because as different as people are, so is the way in which they can be motivated. Motivation is a matter for the boss When it comes to motivating one's own employees, there is often a great deal of uncertainty among managers. Regardless of theirā¦
While applications for a job often do not require a letter of motivation, this is usually the case when applying to a university. They can also be very helpful for applicants. Letter of motivation - an underestimated instrument Because letters of motivation are not only an annoying accessory when applying for a job, they can also be one of the decisive factorsā¦
Sport is murder? On the contrary: Sport makes you more productive and efficient - not only at work. 10 tips from personal experience. Sport has numerous positive effects I'm actually not a sports person and always found the usual fitness sports such as jogging, strength training or aerobics a little silly. However, at some point I realized that I...
What is teamwork? Above all, a good team needs motivation and passion. The trick is that every employee is in the right place according to their strengths. Teamwork: music as a source of inspiration For me, music is the greatest source of happiness and motivation there is. When my mother asked me as a child what I wanted to be when I grew up, she said...
Some projects that seem promising turn out to be disappointing or even catastrophic. Others, which, according to all forecasts, are doomed from the start, become a brilliant success. Why? It all starts with asking āwhyā These facts may baffle us and our competitors. However, they are notā¦
In any team, different elements must work together to be successful. What's still missing: the thinkers. The thinkers are mainly the idea generators, who (invent) new projects, who give companies innovative impulses. Organizers and strategists The thinkers are the guitar and the harp. They think completely differently, and that's a good thing. Bass, on the other hand...
Self-reflection and focus help to achieve more success and quality of life. Each individual has it in their hands to shape their future positively with this formula and to steer their lives in the right direction. Past, present, future It's not easy to leave your personal comfort zone. Sometimes this can even be quite painful.ā¦
Turning off employees and colleagues: 10 ways in which praise and positive feedback are guaranteed to demotivate employees. Who slimes, gets further Who slimes, gets further! Because everyone likes to hear praise and recognition, it improves productivity and absolutely every praise, whether honest or not, motivates - or not? Not really, because in...
Do you know the story of the quarry where one man breaks stones in despair, another works hard to support his family and a third happily conveys the feeling of helping to build a cathedral? It depends on your own motivation and responsibility - and unrest makes you successful. The point of view determines the result All threeā¦
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What do successful companies do differently? Employee satisfaction is an important aspect - but what are the factors to achieve it? And what makes good leadership? Purpose and happiness come before success Companies are increasingly looking for ways to retain their employees. An important aspect here: employee satisfaction. But success leads to happiness ā orā¦
Self-motivation, self-leadership and self-love are very popular. Nevertheless, the topic is not new. How do you manage to think big and turn defeats into victories? What do successful people do differently? The long-seller āThink bigā by David Schwartz has been around since the middle of the last century and has lost none of its topicality. Theā¦
Change is important, but change management is a major problem in many companies. It is not uncommon for management to be completely convinced of the need for a fundamental change, but not the employees. How can companies still get them on board? Inspiring employees through communication In order for your employees to be fully involved in upcoming changes, you have toā¦
If you want to be successful, you have to take risks and overcome fears. But there are many myths about positive thinking. Myths and difficulties We should think positively, always believe in ourselves, be self-confident - then success will come all by itself. Nonsense, says Gabriele Oettingen - and explains in her book why that is so...
āWhat is your biggest professional concern today?ā That was a question put to 7.200 workers in six European countries (Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK) this spring as part of the Edenred Ipsos Barometer. Subject of the survey: well-being and motivation of employees. In Germany, 800 employees took part in the survey. Debt crisis affects...
Bonus payments are always the subject of criticism: Employees would pant from one bonus payment to the next like a rabbit chasing a carrot. Some companies have even abolished them altogether. An online survey now wants to show that bonus payments are still the No. 1 job motivator. About the survey The consulting company von Rundstedt, together with the market research institute, regularly surveys...
Corinne Maier says things that very few would otherwise say so openly and was almost fired. This bothers some people, some people miss a positive tip - I just find it entertaining, refreshing and very courageous. The tips, however, are in the second title presented. Absurd truths Maier's thesis: In modern companies, not the...
A good ten years ago, the term wellness was largely unknown in Germany. But today the market is worth billions. Boom industry wellness: Many people pay a lot of money for it. Why? In the past, at most, grandpa and grandma used to go to the spa. But in the meantime, the wellness industry has become a multi-billion dollar market that is attracting more and more people looking for relaxation. Whether as a near goal...
Managers often underestimate the effect that their expectations have on the motivation of the team - especially when it comes to leadership. In 5 steps you can increase the performance of your team. The Pygmalion Effect: Those who lead must expect! We often underestimate the effect our expectations have on others. We should know better: if we're lucky...
The growing complexity and dynamics of changes in the global economic structure are well known as a challenge for companies. Having the right leaders is crucial. Manager: To the level of your own incompetence? Joachim Sauer, President of the Association of Personnel Managers, sees the basic problem in the fact that too often pure experts rise higher and higher in the hierarchy based on their specialist knowledge.ā¦
Work wherever and whenever you want ā this dream can come true. With the right boss and the right equipment, this can work even in a team. Why offices often seem like a torture chamber to us Have you ever sat at a desk for so long that it seems like a personal torture chamber? It is generally accepted,ā¦
Great - someone else does it - that's the meaning that many secretly ascribe to the word "team". You could do a lot better with less selfishness. Teamwork: bad reputation but important! Teamwork has a bad reputation, at least on the quiet. Because working with others is often associated with endless discussions and little result. Includedā¦
There can be various causes for depression. Perhaps it is due to the messenger substances in the brain, but there can also be other reasons. An overview. Who is at particularly high risk for depression? You may have heard that depression can be caused by an imbalance in chemical messengers in the brain. This is a common but controversialā¦
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 theā¦
The cover letter is the heart of a good application, along with the convincing CV. There isn't one correct cover letter. However, the following 8 tips and templates should always be observed. 8 tips for the perfect cover letter Some things may be a matter of taste, others differ depending on the industry. Nevertheless: There are a few basic rules that must be followed forā¦
The cultural fit is rarely checked in recruiting. New employees who do not fit the corporate culture cause numerous problems and costs right from the start. The following interview questions will help you to find exactly the right employees. What is cultural fit in companies? Do you want to find employees who are the best match for your company like identical twins?ā¦
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...
Communication is also invaluable for employer branding: because many bosses talk and talk, but do they actually say something? Do your employees always understand what you mean? No! Why is that? Because they often express themselves rather vaguely than to say clearly what is meant. What the colleague says Branch manager Elli complains to her manager Mr. W.ā¦
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...
How you present yourself is an advantage in today's job, performance alone often doesn't count anymore. 10 tips on how to sell yourself better even as a hard-working employee. Is self-marketing a waste of time? Another team meeting: Annoyed, colleague MĆ¼ller drags himself into the meeting room while heaps of files are piling up on his desk. Mueller knows exactly what...
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¦
After school or university, many are looking for a dream job. But getting there can be hard work. An overview. How to find the right job for you Anyone who wants to start their career today after graduating from school, training or university is initially spoiled for choice. There are numerous opportunities to be active in the job marketā¦
Retraining or further professional development always makes sense, regardless of age. The right attitude is crucial. Why learning in old age is worthwhile When an older colleague makes a mistake at work, the blame is easily placed on their age. Social prejudices play a big role in such a situation and help learning...
At a time when meaningfulness and personal fulfillment in the workplace are becoming more and more important to people, it is necessary to integrate and promote so-called female qualities and strengths in the company. Typically female, typically male? What are typically female and typically male characteristics? And do these differences really exist? It should be said that...
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...
08In good times, it's easy to talk and write about meaning. When nerves are on edge in difficult times, it shows who is serious about it and for whom corporate ethics is just pure marketing communication. Crisis as an opportunity is not well received Declaring crises as opportunities may be correct in terms of content, but it happens to people...
Error culture does not mean, however, that mistakes should be made at any price - the first priority is avoiding mistakes. What does that mean for the values āāin the corporate culture? The conclusion of our value check: error culture does not mean promoting errors When we come across error culture, we often come across a fear: that whoever has error culture in companies...
Outside of Munich is the Starnberger 5-Seen-Land, which offers quite different conference locations. Conference destination Starnberger 5-Seen-Land and the surrounding area of āāMunich If you want to hold your meetings in the immediate vicinity of Munich and are easily accessible but outside of the city, we recommend the Starnberger 5-Seen-Land. The region hosts 40 percent of conference guests every year and is on their specialā¦
Sustainable, long-term thinking and acting is also becoming increasingly important for companies. The highlight: companies also benefit financially through more sales. We'll show you how. How sustainability and profitability fit together As with the hero in the Shire in Lord of the Rings, our story also begins with the perfect world. At the end of last year when I...
Senseless conflicts paralyze productive and creative work. This is how de-escalation strategies can turn enemies into friends. Break apart - what do politics and working life have to do with each other? I recently read āDisaffect yourselvesā as a call. However, what was meant in this context for major world politics can also be transferred just as well to the microclimate in the workplace. Becauseā¦
The first day of work in a new job when changing jobs is always an exciting situation and onboarding is also a special situation for companies. This checklist will help you master it. New job: How to get started for employees and companies For the new employee, tension and expectations are part ofā¦
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...
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...
What does a good manager have to be able to do today and in the future? An overview. Leadership today, leadership tomorrow: where are we? An assessment of where we stand The role of a manager has changed significantly in recent years as the speed of change and complexity in the business world has continued to increase. As a result, managers face new challenges and...
Whether you call it the point of sales or, more poetically, the place of truth: the success of a company is decided in sales. If sales falter, this does not necessarily have to be due to sales. Find out here which measures help in which cases. Good companies also sell in bad times Of course there are successful and less strong sellers...
Personnel managers often lack courage when making decisions. It is qualitative approaches that make personnel decisions successful. Unsuccessful recruiting Anyone who relies solely on factual and professional criteria in recruiting and selecting the āright candidateā and neglects the person and all their personality traits and values āāwill recruit unsuccessfully in the long term. As well as aā¦
Many are familiar with the following example: Google requires its developers to use 20 percent of their working time as ācreative timeā not for organization but for innovation. Nobody has to justify what they use this one day a week for. Taking the Google idea one step further Everyone decides for themselves what and with whom they want to work during this time.ā¦
Decisiveness is an important success factor in working life and for time management. But many people find it difficult to make decisions. Find out how to do it. Decisions make life complicated Let's start with an example: Mr T. runs a small workshop with eight employees. He notices that his calculations are no longer correct: something has to change. Either must...
Be happy in sales life and successful in customer acquisition! As simple as that sounds, it is difficult to do both. It doesn't have to be, because there are many acquisition paths that lead to the goal. How to find the right one. It sells easier when you laugh! Even in times of internet and eCommerce, it is still mostly...
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...
Feel Good Manager is still a relatively new job ā and one that has a reputation for being just fun and good for the cuddle factor in the company. An overview of 14 typical tasks. Why a Feel Good Manager? Everyone is talking about Feel Good Management, but unfortunately it is often referred to as a good mood and cuddle courseā¦
Studies say: People who read with focus and concentration are more successful, earn more and live longer. How do busy people like Bill Gates, Barack Obama or Oprah Winfrey find time for regular reading? 7 tips. Waren Buffet's top tip: read 500 pages a day Put aside your excuses to start reading: when successful people have specificā¦
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¦
Bosses are often branded as alpha animals and narcissists, whose supposed strengths quickly turn into interpersonal weaknesses. These properties also have their constructive sides, which are far too rarely considered. Socially Incompetent Alpha Males? Again and again one reads in the media of psychopathic bosses who exploit their employees in a socially incompetent manner. This stigma persists...
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...
Women often make a mistake: doing too little marketing on their own behalf. Result: You are not recognizable enough from your surroundings. What can women do to make themselves more recognizable in their new job? āRecognizeā comes from āto knowā Caroline, a marketing executive at an industrial company and the main breadwinner in her family, was coaching with me toā¦
In 2003, the American Jon Oringer founded the photo agency Shutterstock and became a billionaire. His motivation: his own need for images. But not all of his ideas were successful. In the start-up report he reports on failure and new beginnings. In the beginning was the image How often have you thought to yourself that this product or that offer should exist? Withā¦
Even if social issues hardly ever come up in TV duels before elections, they are no less urgent. Take unemployment, for example: For those affected, a termination is often much more than just a financial loss; long-term unemployment in particular can have serious effects. TV duel and urgent social issues In the TV duel between Angela Merkel and Martin Schulzā¦
You know that: If you are in a really good mood, the work will succeed all by itself. But if you are overwhelmed, you will soon be unable to do anything. What are the problems and what can you do about them? Do not stress yourself! As a perfectionist, you probably have more of one thing than you would like: stress! Aā¦