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...
No. 5: On hidden champions, culture and maturity levels in public sector organizations
In theory the title really should have been: ‘Hidden champions’ in public sector organizations’. Particularly considering that the official language in these organizations is free from anglicisms. Working directly with people, you soon realize that development doesn’t...
No. 4: Is the trend your friend?
The article ‘Vattenfall splits wind business’¹ shows that the next wave of ‘decentralization’ or ‘lean management’ has arrived in various organizations. With E.ON, RWE and Metro, other prominent representatives have got onboard. What they all have in common is that...
No. 3: A person remains human!
‘12 THEORIES ABOUT MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE- what management 4.0 should be capable of’ is an article¹ that describes 12 issues for the management of today. It contains interesting ideas that concisely encompass some aspects of management. As a manager, do you...