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In this section you will find our articles, case studies, book reviews and toolboxes.
Workhack: TEAM – “Terrific, Everyone Else Assumed the Mandate”
This tongue-in-cheek definition of TEAM has taken on new relevance in the era of New Work. Nowadays, team members often work highly independently. They may no longer see each other every day, and teams increasingly rely on the idea that “someone else will handle...
CASE STUDY: TEAM DEVELOPMENT VS. TEAMBUILDING – A REAL-LIFE CASE FROM THE PUBLIC SECTOR
How two teams in the public service redefined the way they work together When people discuss successful collaboration, the term' team building' comes up quickly. Typically, it’s about building trust: bringing people together, helping them get to know each other,...
The Art of Collaboration: Unlocking High Performance
“To make way in life you need three things: a deep sense of inner purpose and the will to renew it. A clear vision of the future and the energy to pursue it. And courage. Courage to take steps that others may fear to take.” – Ralph Coverdale In an...
DIGITAL NATIVES VS. ANALOG EXPERTS
– why a mixed generation workforce is the future of collaboration Digital tools, AI, remote work, Slack, Miro, Zoom … for some, these are part of daily life; for others, they’re a challenge. The rapid pace of technological change hasn’t stopped at the doorsteps of...
Book Recommendation: And Yet They Change…!?
Business Models, Social Systems, and Innovation from a Systems Perspective, By Maximilian Schaut and Dorothea Oehm, Carl-Auer Verlag, 2022, 157 pages Understanding Business Models as Dynamic Social Systems And Yet They Change…!? analyzes business models as dynamic...
Workhack: Transformation
An important first step at the threshold of transformation (e.g., from combustion engines to e-mobility or from analog to digital photography) is to gain clarity about the stage of uncertainty that the project entails. As a tool for this, I introduce Uncertainty...
Case Study: From Crisis to Comeback – A Transformation Journey
This case study focuses on a subsidiary of an international corporation with approximately 200 employees – let’s call it ABC GmbH. Once the core of the parent company, this subsidiary now faces a challenging situation. Due to fundamental changes in market conditions,...
Transformation: More than just Change
Transformation is a widely used term, yet it is rarely defined with precision. My focus is on business transformation – a comprehensive, strategic shift that fundamentally changes organizations. Digital transformation is a key component of this, but only a part of the...
Handling Provocations with Confidence
"After death and illness, the worst thing that can happen to a person is losing face." This ancient wisdom, deeply rooted in many cultures, describes the fear of public humiliation, loss of status, and the erosion of one’s credibility. A striking example is the...
Positive Leadership: How Companies Enable Their Teams to Thrive
In a world where leadership is often equated with problem-solving and deficit compensation, Positive Leadership takes a different approach. Instead of merely minimizing weaknesses, it focuses on actively fostering strengths—backed by solid scientific evidence. From...
Coalition Negotiations at a Crossroads: How Strong is the Parties’ BATNA?
The ongoing coalition negotiations offer a fascinating case study in negotiation strategy. At a critical juncture, discussions are no longer just about policy but also about power distribution. Posturing and veiled threats are rising, making the possibility of failure...
Failure of Coalition Negotiations in Austria: A Case Study in Negotiation Skills
The recent failure of coalition negotiations in Austria is more than just a political debacle—it serves as a textbook example of how complex negotiation situations cannot be resolved through mere compromise strategies. What went wrong, and what lessons can be drawn?...
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