You know the dilemma: Our job would be ok but one or more colleagues are not - and our disputes have gone so far that we cannot ignore them any more. What could we do to mitigate the situation? A proven process follows these steps: Take a helicopter perspective: If...

“The only constant is change“ - frequently heard but still mostly disliked because most of us prefer predictable, constant and harmonious work environments. So how can we better deal with changes? The answer starts with you: - Which of your job tasks can be automated,...

In a first step we should list our job tasks and put a positive or negative smiley next to them: Such list shows us where we stand and whether we do more positive things - or not.  The next steps relate to your “personal success story“ and “dream job“: When did your...

First of all: Happy New Year! May all your dreams, wishes and aspirations come true. Why are we so receptive to new goals in January but lose sight of them from February on? The answer might has to do with the way we set our goals: High-level, ambitious and often not...

We will experience more tech changes in the coming decade than we did in the preceding 100 years put together, says McKinsey. Those managers who understand the 10 most important tech trends will have a competitive advantage: Process automation and virtualization The...

Corona has turned home offices from the exception to the ‘new normal’ forcing leaders to not only work but also lead differently! HR consultancy Hays together with the Rheingold Institute revealed a paradox: while 70% of all leaders say that their employees work more...

You know the buzz word „VUCA“: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. In other words: Our business environment has changed dramatically and, hence our leadership style has to follow accordingly. Most ‘old school’ managers are used to annual planning rounds...

Das englische Wort „Outplacement“ hat es in die deutsche Sprache geschafft: Unternehmen finanzieren professionelle Beratungen für ausscheidende Mitarbeiter zur beruflichen Neuorientierung. So weit, so klar. Aber der konkrete „Einzelfall“ gestaltet sich zunächst oft...

Letzte Woche versuchte ich Ihnen das Rezept eines gelungenen Elevator Pitchs näher zu bringen: emotional, einzigartig, prägnant, bildhaft und vor allem einfach! Heute möchte ich Ihnen ein Beispiel in eigener Sache geben: „Sie kennen diese Situation: Schon fast...

Neulich bat mich ein Klient um Unterstützung, einen wichtigen Geschäftstermin vorzubereiten. Die Crux dabei: Der entscheidende Vorstand wird nur sehr kurz anwesend sein, so dass sein „Pitch“ in 30 Sekunden sitzen musste. Das Wichtigste bei solchen Elevator Pitches...