No. 15: Swindle, Sham or Truth – The Invisible Levels of Complexity within Transformation Programs
In Blog 14, we discussed that, unlike German insolvency law for example, what goes on within larger organizations often lacks hard figures and criteria that would result in transparent, stringent and thorough actions as a consequence. Are the inner workings of...
No. 14: Inner Insolvency – Explosions, Implosions, Collapses and Standstills
Internal difficulties, e.g. during complex transformation programs, are a major dilemma within large companies and businesses. While German insolvency law, for example, recognizes three specific instances for initiating insolvency proceedings, the inner workings of...
No. 13: Slow is smooth and smooth is fast
If you’ve seen the American comedy show Modern Family, you’ll have heard this phrase before. Phil Dunphy uses the phrase “slow is smooth and smooth is fast” in those moments when he’s trying to get his family of 5 from A to B through seemingly difficult situations....
No. 12: On missing (hierarchy-) all-rounders with qualities and networking
Everyone probably has a different idea of their ideal organization. Depending on preference, it might be more hierarchical or cooperative in its structure. The fact is that many organizations and companies in Germany are still set up with a strict hierarchy. This...
No. 11: On new frames of mind: more quality instead of roles!
Sound familiar? A project is due to begin and the conversation turns to who should take on which “project role”. And then you’re in the middle of that classic process, moving roles around and approaching the usual suspects. If the project or program is a career maker,...
No. 10: Work with the crazy, not against it…(Part 2)
In blog no. 9 (part 1), we took a look at very serious and demanding situations that can unfortunately crop up in any organization in one form or another. As so often in life, it would be ideal to nip these developments in the bud so things can be nudged back into a...
No. 9: Work with the crazy, not against it (Part 1)
Does the following situation sound familiar? The next program is already set, the next wave of reorganization is starting up, direct management is changing again, you have to repeat yourself for what feels like the millionth time but nobody’s listening, everyone...
No. 8: Self-organization – teaching teamwork in networks!
The increased use of agile methods1 means that self-organization in teams is becoming more and more of a focus. And that’s a welcome change! Really. Unfortunately, the hype surrounding this new holistic treatment for crusty hierarchical structures can cloud the view...
No. 7: The call for agility…
In Blog No. 02¹ agile organizations and Agile methods were identified as one of the current trend topics and the danger of the „dogmatisation“ of new management methods addressed. In particular senior management runs into danger, some of which is reminiscent of the...
No. 6: The perfect procrastination…!
It’s not actually a recognized management method, but it takes place every day in organizational life and in transformation projects. It’s now generally acknowledged that blocks and resistance avert important change subjects. ‘The perfect procrastination’ is...