Five guidelines for taking your ideation sessions to the next level: GET THE RIGHT PEOPLE IN THE ROOM—AND MAKE THEM FEEL HONORED TO BE THERE Try to curate a group that is as diverse as possible in terms of work experience, academic background, seniority, gender, function, time with the organization, and other factors. Since most people like to think of themselves as creative—or at least as having special knowledge, insights, or expertise—let them know that senior leadership h

There is still a strong opinion in business that companies should operate on a purely factual level. There is no place for emotions there. But it shouldn't be like that. Because: What do employees in a company associate with joy? With motivation? These are always situations that also touched you emotionally. And that's why I think it's essential not only to allow emotions, but also to encourage them. If managers can pick up employees emotionally, they are on board. I think pe

und andere einfache Tools, um Ihr Unternehmen im Auge zu behalten. Mitarbeiter sind die beste Informationsquelle für Führungskräfte. Die Menschen, die der Aktion am nächsten sind, wissen lange vor dem CEO, was richtig ist zu tun. Aber egal, ob es darum geht, Kunden mehr zu verkaufen oder Produkte mit weniger zu liefern, vielen Mitarbeitern fehlt die Sprache, der Einblick oder das Fachwissen, um die Situation richtig zu artikulieren. Und den meisten fehlt die Autorität, etwas

"Don't make a mistake!" This is the motto in Germany and Austria, which is already drummed into every kindergarten student. Mistakes are bad, they are marked in red, denounced and taken personally. "Mistakes are an opportunity!" It should mean instead. Because every mistake is an opportunity to learn something and to improve. Anyone who thinks and acts actively and entrepreneurial does not shy away from making mistakes, because they are testimony to energy and liveliness. We

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Geschäftsmodelle haben sich für immer verändert. Unabhängig davon, ob wir dazu bereit waren oder nicht, hat die Pandemie bereits laufende Trends angeheizt: Digitalisierung, Fernarbeit und Visualisierung. Unternehmen haben heute die seltene Gelegenheit, neu anzufangen. Mit ihren Erfahrungen vor, während und nach COVID-19 können sie ein Arbeitsmodell erstellen, dass das Wohlbefinden der Mitarbeiter fördert und gleichzeitig den Kundennutzen steigert. Zu diesem Zweck sollten

To integrate positive-thinking strategies fully into your life, you must learn to apply them in all circumstances, at all times. Only when they are second nature you will really reap the benefits. STAYING ON TRACK Under stress you may find your positivity starts to slip. If this happens, distract yourself by concentrating on what is happening around you. Repeat an affirmation, smile to create a feelgood physiology, or give yourself a break by being determinedly negative for a

I Innovation and crisis? Or maybe even innovation in a crisis? Whether globalization, individualization, health or mobility. Always in conjunction with the megatrend of innovation, these trends have developed over the past few years, influencing everyday life and business life. And enables future prognoses. But who wants to change when the future is suddenly so uncertain? No economic researcher can currently predict the real effects of the corona crisis. We can already see th

Again up in the Austrian mountains for a strategy meeting with one of my clients. Fresh air, far distance and exercise creating open mindedness and new ideas.

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Within weeks of the COVID-19 lock-down measures coming into force, webinars have become one of the most popular options for companies replacing in-person meetings with their customers and interested audience. Businesses and individuals alike have rapidly integrated videoconferencing software into their daily lives. Remote-working, once the preserve of freelancers and a small percentage of flexible workers, has become the norm – and looks set to stay that way for the time bein

Innovation is a true miracle cure for economic crises. After almost all crises, innovative companies flourished. This mindset can be trained. Again and again the image of the Great Depression of 1929 haunts the media. But did the whole world really stand still at that time? Not really. In this “vacuum period” around 1929, some groundbreaking inventions were invented, such as the quartz clock, the nozzle drive, the automatic transmission or the electric guitar. 1929 is also th

In Zeiten der Unsicherheit und des Wandels ist es wichtig innezuhalten. Stille zu finden. Zu atmen. Eine der größten Herausforderungen bei den aktuellen COVID Ausgangs-beschränkungen besteht darin, dass die Linien verschwimmen. Wann wechselt der Raum, in dem wir sitzen, vom Büro zur Küche, unserem Schlafzimmer oder dem Wohnzimmer? Wann sind wir auf der Arbeit und wann entspannen wir uns? Wann haben wir Zeit zum Nachdenken zwischen den Zoomanrufen und der Schule zu Hause? Die

ON THE IMPORTANCE OF TALKING AND PLANNING IN FAMILY BUSINESS Disputes and smoldering internal struggles in which the family structure begins to falter and sometimes breaks. A handover that has not yet taken place in the minds, in which the seniors cannot let go and the children are anything but happy. Not an isolated case. What does a handover of generations mean - in general and for everyone involved? From a superficial point of view, the handover of a company from one gener

Four ways to help you stay productive — and sane. # Think About What You (and Your Teammates) Need First ESTABLISH AND STICK TO BOUNDARIES It’s tempting to be “on” constantly when you work from home. Others find being home distracting and challenging to stay focused and productive. Identifying boundaries can help you maintain a healthy and productive balance. Keep in mind each person may have different boundaries depending on their life or the day. Decide on your schedule eac

What motivates people to live and work where they are? What motivates companies to locate in one place, in a community, in a region or in a country? Which factors make such decisions easier or more difficult? Constantly increasing speeds and capacities of transport systems as well as means of communication and global networking mean that not only companies, but also locations and regions are increasingly entering into international competition. How does a region or location h

Sustainability as a competitive factor. An insight from the perspective of the aviation industry. Let´s be honest: Which company, when asked whether it is committed to sustainability, is going to answer in the negative? Sustainability, in other words a responsible and resource-conserving approach which ideally replenishes all resources consumed within one cycle and promotes a conscientious coexistence with others, has been the " done thing to do" in our society for several de

– shown at worlds most famous and difficult alpine skiing downhill track – THE STREIF at Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm, Austria A majority of people aspire to be leaders and every leader aspires to be successful, but it is not always a smooth ride to the top. At times you will experience success beyond your wildest dreams, and at other times you will encounter challenges that will make you want to quit. The highs and lows of business may call for extreme leadership. Extreme leadership

Virtualization of classic business Instead of building and providing physical services, companies are increasingly focusing on providing the applied knowledge. 3-D printing is just about to start a revolution. Don't be afraid of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things AI has worked its way into our everyday work. We expect substantial increases in productivity from learning systems. Anyone who jumps up the train is still up participating, but has definitely no fore

Technological progress and disruption are rapidly transforming business. Product and company lifespans are shrinking. High economic, political, and competitive uncertainty is conspicuous and likely to persist for the foreseeable future. Multiple trends will define Business Competition in the 20´s. These trends are confronting companies with fundamentally new competitive imperatives that challenge traditional managerial capabilities: 1. Increasing the rate of organizational le