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More than just a job: Dual study with the Cologne Institute for Management Consulting

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Dual study programs are becoming increasingly popular in Germany (Hofmann, 2022). However, this development is not surprising, especially since companies benefit just as much from this model as the students themselves: Perhaps the most obvious advantage of a dual study program from a student's perspective, in addition to financial independence, is the opportunity to immediately apply what they have learned in practice. Instead of just learning theory... Read more…

Interview with our new colleague Lilly

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After Lilly Kruse actively supported us during her internship and demonstrated her skills, we are now looking forward to welcoming her as a consultant. Tell us more about yourself – who are you? I'm Lilly Kruse and have been working as a consultant at KI.M since July 15, 2024. I was born and raised... Read more…

Leading in times of change: The Development Journey to success

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In times of change characterized by continuous transformation processes, leaders are increasingly faced with the need to constantly develop themselves in order to meet ever-growing demands. Developing future-relevant competencies is of key importance. By developing leaders along their development journey, organizations can ensure that they are prepared for... Read more…

Leading in times of change: Building future-relevant competencies through the Development Journey

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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…

Ways to successfully collaborate with age-diverse teams

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In a rapidly changing world of work, companies are faced with the challenge of making their teams increasingly diverse. A particularly topical issue is demographic change and the steadily growing proportion of older employees. But how can companies successfully master this development? Our new Orange Paper, "Strong Together – Successful Strategies for Cross-Age Collaboration," sheds light on the need to... Read more…

Interview with our new colleague Marvin

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Even during his internship, Marvin Schweika was able to actively support us and demonstrate his skills. We were also able to convince him of our potential as an employer and are therefore delighted to welcome him as a consultant at KI.M since January... Tell us more about yourself – Who are you? I'm Marvin Schweika and... Read more…

Chamber of Commerce and Industry praises “Outstanding achievements in vocational training”

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The development of people is at the heart of our work – this applies not only to our customers, but also to our own employees. Therefore, we are very proud to have been recognized by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce in 2023 for our outstanding performance in vocational training. Because the promotion and further development of people... Read more…

A plea for diversity

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The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination reminds us that our world is still characterized by diversity and differences, and that it is crucial to strive for tolerance, respect, and equal treatment every day. In this spirit, we, the team at the Cologne Institute for Management Consulting, would like to emphasize that diversity is not only important, but a... Read more…

On the way to the New Normal: The KI.M visits the 27th GWPs Conference

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How can we shape the world of work in the "new normal"? What does this mean for our work environment? What expectations does Generation Z have? What is the importance of AI, and how can we effectively integrate it into our processes? How can we develop human-centered approaches to create a contemporary and future-oriented work environment? These and many other questions... Read more…

The KI.M is getting more colorful: The KI.M joins forces with Acture Germany

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For a quarter of a century, KI.M has been successfully making HR history, helping companies and employees achieve higher performance and greater satisfaction. By merging with Acture Germany GmbH, we are taking a significant step for the future of KIM: This joint partnership not only marks an important milestone in our history, but also a promising continuation and... Read more…

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