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• Change Management: How successful is the constant transformation of organisations?

  Companies are having to adapt ever more quickly to the increasing pace of change in the markets. At the end of a change process, there is never a ‘status quo’, because things are always moving forward. This means that structures and processes are constantly in flux. What has been learnt must constantly be unlearned. How is that even possible? This article explores the absurdity of constant change – and how change can succeed in dynamic times.

  Culture•Kai Bösterling•15 Apr 2026•8 minutes

  

• 5 success factors of positive leadership - empowering leadership for the future

  Positive leadership should not only increase productivity and creativity, but also job satisfaction and commitment by focusing on strengths and well-being - read more here.

  Leadership & Management•Sandra Dundler•7 Jul 2024•7 minutes

  

• Age diversity as a key success factor for digitalization and innovation

  Age diversity is becoming increasingly important in a rapidly changing digital world. Experienced employees contribute valuable knowledge and understanding of operational processes, while young talents shape the future with their innovative spirit.

  Recruitment & Talent Acquisition•Dr. Irene Y. Kilubi•7 Mar 2024•5 minutes

  

• Digitization and Horizontal Leadership as a Success Driver

  Horizontal leadership models are becoming increasingly popular - not least because they are also being promoted and demanded by digitization. However, leadership as such must by no means be lost in the process; its role is too important for business success. Why is that so? And how can leadership succeed in flat structures?

  Better Practices•Marcel Kappestein•25 Sept 2023•5 minutes

  

• Self-love for managers: the secret ingredient for leadership that is authentic and easy

  We do not need a new leadership. What we need are spaces in which the aspects of self-love such as needs, empathy and vulnerability for the self find a place in leadership, so that leadership work becomes authentic and easy.

  Leadership & Management•Svenja Floberg Thiel•26 May 2023•8 minutes

  

• 5 big challenges for leadership in the digital world

  Leadership in the digital world demands new skills and competencies from managers. Both dealing with digitization and initiating digitization processes. To ensure that you as a manager are fit and resilient for the future, it is advisable to take a closer look at the following points.

  Organization•Gerri Hagspiel•25 May 2023•7 minutes

  

• (Digital) Transformation Processes - Why Managers Block Change and What to Do About It

  Why do some executives block digital transformation? We show the cause and give tips on what to do about it to drive digitization forward.

  Culture•Desiree Anja Jäger•7 Apr 2023•8 minutes

  

• Purpose in business - and 6 questions on how-to-find-it

  How can the purpose in the company help to survive even difficult times? We explain why purpose is important and which questions help to find purpose in the company.

  Culture•Svenja Floberg Thiel•23 Feb 2023•8 minutes

  

• Women and Digital Transformation - Opportunities for Diversity and Leadership?

  Digital transformation is everywhere. What are the opportunities for women to influence digitization through change leadership?Jacky Lam wrote for Forbes in 2019: "Cryptocurrency and blockchain are becoming one of the biggest disruptive technologies in the world. As expected, the sector saw immense startup growth and investor interest. However, as we continue to see success in fundraising, ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings), and application growth in blockchain technology, it also reveals a worrying trend: women are not on the scene.

  Beginner / Basic•Karen Wendt•30 Dec 2022•4 minutes

  

• The big change is here: CEOs look to the future

  What do many business leaders think about the future of the global economy? The article offers some insights into the changes in the economic climate and the spreading geopolitical uncertainty.

  Markets & Industry•Tradeshift•15 Dec 2022•4 minutes

  

• 5 Hallmarks of Leading Through Difficult Times with Emotional Intelligence

  In today's VUCA world, how do you develop strong leadership skills? How do you build high-performing teams during challenging times in a working world characterized with uncertainty?

  Leadership & Management•Nadja El Fertasi•13 Dec 2022•10 minutes

  

• Innovation management according to ISO 56002

  ISO standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are among the most popular management systems for companies worldwide. With the ISO 56000 family, the International Organization of Standards is currently introducing a new series for innovation management. This article explains the components of the standard, the benefits for companies, and the innovation management systems guide ISO 56002, which is at the heart of this series.

  Processes•Dr. Marcus Liehr•5 Sept 2022•9 minutes