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Once again, the team's sickness rate is incredibly high: Four of the eleven employees have called in sick today. The rest of the team gathers in the team room for the kickoff, as they do every Monday. The atmosphere is tense and seems to cool even further when the manager enters the room... Sounds like a professional dystopia? For many employees,... Read more…
In our last post, we highlighted the importance of competency models for future-oriented companies. We showed how these models help define the skills and behaviors that are crucial for corporate success. But how can these defined competencies be effectively developed and strengthened? The answer lies in targeted competency training: We work in the traditional way... Read more…
Resilience, often described as "mental toughness," refers to the ability to recover from setbacks, manage stress, and overcome challenges. This skill is more important today than ever. In a time when new demands and changes constantly arise in both our professional and personal lives, resilience helps us stay productive and healthy... Read more…
In both our personal and professional lives, we are confronted with a variety of issues that can trigger stress and uncertainty—even anxiety. Whether it's corporate restructuring, the introduction of new work models, or the strain of a shortage of skilled workers—in an environment that is constantly changing and evolving, our mental resilience helps us... Read more…
Globalization and geopolitical uncertainties, skills shortages and cultural change, sustainability and constantly evolving business areas – in a constantly changing world, leadership is more than just making decisions and managing resources. It requires empathy, adaptability, and the ability to steer teams through uncertain waters. In times of change, leadership skills are essential... Read more…
DIN 33430 Certification: A Real Added Value for Aptitude Assessment and Talent Management In a world full of challenges and opportunities, you need a reliable compass to identify the optimal candidate for a position. Here, we, the Cologne Institute for Management Consulting, align our processes with the requirements of DIN 33430, ensuring high quality standards in personnel selection... Read more…
Immerse yourself in an inspiring HR world full of new inspiration, ideas, and a lively exchange on the current challenges of human resource management. From artificial intelligence to transformation to everything this fast-paced world brings with it: In addition to exciting insights from invited experts, every first Wednesday of the month, we offer you the opportunity to... Read more…
[:de][:de]Our new colleague Iris has been supporting us as a Senior Consultant since July 2023. She enriches our team not only with her in-depth experience in academia and practice, but also with her personal qualities. We look forward to implementing new projects with her. Tell us more about yourself – who are you? I'm Iris Kranefeld and I support the... Read more…
[:de]Agility has long since shed its label of a trending topic in the world of work. Nowadays, it's not just agile pioneers who are approaching this way of working and culture: Agile transformation is being promoted or at least considered in a wide variety of industries and types of companies. This often raises the question: Where do I start—with behavior or... Read more…
[:de][:de]Flexibility and individuality in choosing a work location, workstation, and time have already become an integral part of the working world as part of the New Work movement. However, the coronavirus pandemic rapidly shifted the workplace to home offices. After almost two years of the pandemic, employees are trained to work from home. The "basics of online meetings" are... Read more…
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