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What we have observed in the early phases of the COVID-19 crisis provides us with some useful insights for the longer term challenges that digital transformation will create and some of the pitfalls and weaknesses we must be aware of.
Beginner / BasicMark Seall7 minutes
We have to think about new narratives when it comes to making business in the future. Business models, structures, stakeholder etc. will all change – so need the businesses.
Strategy / VisionBenjamin Talin7 minutes
What polarities do we have when we are talking about the switch to the virtual world? Home-Office lead to different behaviours and we show you how do deal with it.
CultureDr. Thomas Gartenmann8 minutes
Creating a future for our economy, our planet and our society might seem like a big thing but in the end its about commitment and the use of technology and our knowledge for good.
Strategy / VisionBenjamin Talin6 minutes
COVID-19 resulted in a so called pandemic shock. This will have several societal but especially also economic impacts – best times for big corporates to grow?
Markets & IndustryBenjamin Talin6 minutes
Digitalization gives us the tools and methods to minimize the disruption of remote working, and by addressing the broader challenges we can use this opportunity to become even better positioned for the future
Beginner / BasicMark Seall7 minutes
Study of psychological, emotional and social leadership skills. How Followers want their leaders, what crucial elements Trust, Compassion, Stability and Hope are and a 15 question self-test.
Leadership & ManagementKarl H. Mellin6 minutes
As discussed in the first part of this series of articles, many IoT initiatives fail because of the dilemma between short-term revenue expectations while it is strategically unclear how to realize these. But the probably most common and at the same time likely most dangerous reaction remains the "Agile IoT" reaction or as it should better be called "Moving Target" reaction.
IoT - Internet of ThingsNatalie Schnippering5 minutes
From the 4=6 rule to the 1:1 rule to the rule paradox principle, you will find suggestions on how to deal with yourself in your home office. Rules and sticking to them are crucial. But stay flexible and realistic. More than ever, the following applies in the home office: Respect yourself and your needs. And acknowledge your performance without reservation. The big challenge is to secure your own performance over a longer period of time. This requires self-observation and rules. And the courage to defy common myths.
Human RessourcesDr.Ursula Meyerhofer Fahlbusch11 minutes
The home office is not (yet) as widespread as many people think. In reality, few companies make use of the technical possibilities. Maybe because it is really hard work to organize everything? Maybe also because there is a lack of confidence in the employees to really work? Certainly, it is a mixture. In a crisis, however, the question is usually not whether, but how to work in the home office. At the same time, this is an opportunity to develop teams sustainably. With clear structures, helpful KPIs, and lots of communication.
Leadership & ManagementSandra Dundler8 minutes
1. Individualization is key 2. Set expectations early & clear 3. Communication is mandatory 4. Support your managers. These are the steps to ensure good remote work leadership for C-Levels
Internal CommunicationKarl H. Mellin3 minutes
Today, one could say the IoT has successfully proliferated and by now it is almost the exception if there is still an industrial company out there that is not concerned about the Internet of Things (IoT). According to a recent Gartner survey, 75% of industrial companies had already invested in IoT projects by the end of 2018. Before 2018, the figure was <25%. However if you ask around among the IoT managers of those companies, each of them has the feeling that they are "behind" and do not believe that they are making progress as fast as they should in order to remain competitive.
StrategyNatalie Schnippering12 minutes
