Orchestrating Success: How two global enterprises implemented a new organisational model for excellence
This case study explores the transformative journey of two distinct clients with a similar quest: refine their organisational model.
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Nov 23, 20237 min read
The ubiquitous but mysterious Operating Model
I associate operating model design with slicing fish. Working on operating model design, feels like dividing one gigantic piece into...
Jul 19, 20228 min read
The power of play - how to leverage Lego Serious Play™ for professional growth and business success
Lego Serious Play™ (LSP) can help to generate a creative, productive flow in which individuals and groups produce novel thoughts and ideas.
May 9, 20214 min read
Female Empowerment and Leadership - Food for Thought and Change
Linda Scott and Sheryl Sandberg created literary monuments. A seminar offers pragmatic, simple work hacks to empower women in everyday life.
Mar 30, 20214 min read
Purpose as a priority – despite or because of Covid-19?
Purpose continues to be a strategic priority - especially during the pandemic. A recent Kienbaum study confirms why.
Mar 10, 20212 min read
The responsibility of having a voice
In light of IWD2021, I was invited by SDworx as a speaker to discuss female empowerment & leadership. This triggered personal reflection.
Dec 9, 20206 min read
Why ambidextrous companies should prioritize vision and purpose and not strategy
Ambidextrous companies are set up best for innovative success. Yet, more so when prioritising vision and purpose over strategy.
Sep 9, 20204 min read
Middle management - where sparring is a necessity and a scarce resource
Many middle managers need sparring but experience a lack thereof. Six simple but effective steps help to set up sparring on your own.
May 12, 20203 min read
Virtual Leadership – leading from the second row
My client dared to convert a 2-day face-to-face team building off-site into a virtual one. And succeeded. Learn how.
Nov 21, 20192 min read
Customer centricity - Employees as primary customers. They need to be turned into fans first!
The single employee is the main ingredient to amaze, excite, surprise and wow customers.
Nov 10, 20193 min read
Superwoman – we only fully comprehend her awesomeness once we have become her.
I love Superman. Though fictive, he is my movie hero. Thanks to my son, I have understood that Superwomen are for real though.
Aug 14, 20193 min read
Why the business does not buy into agile initiatives from HR
Corporate support functions need to sort out their own strategy first before getting serious about adding value with agility.
Jul 31, 20192 min read
Zukunftsfähig im Zeitalter der Digitalisierung und Industrie 4.0
Die eintägige Zukunftswerkstatt bietet mittelständischen Unternehmen Steigbügelhilfe im Umgang mit Mitarbeiterbindung.
Jun 27, 20194 min read
Agility, purpose, digitization - let's get some meat on the buzzwords
Digital Leadership Summit #4 - Insights on digitization and its’ effects on organization & collaboration; leadership; and talent development
Jun 13, 20194 min read
Why does BlackRock care about purpose?
Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock recently reinforced why corporate purpose statements are vital. Read why.
May 20, 20191 min read
Feeling the pulse of purpose at the University of Münster
Understanding what today's students expect when it comes purpose and future employment. Insights from students of the University of Münster.
May 2, 20192 min read
Are you sure, you talk about #purpose?
Finally understand the distinction between mission, vision and purpose. Keep on reading...
Mar 14, 20191 min read
Introducing purpose-oriented corporate branding to German Mittelstand
Take aways and insights from the economic forum Wuppertal on how to future proof an employer brand.
Jan 10, 20191 min read
Joy Inc. - a joyful read about an awesome workplace
Learn about the journey of Menlo founder Sheridan and his continuous, self-critical and reflective quest to building a workplace people love
Jan 7, 20192 min read
Meaning is the new money
Purpose is larger than any company. It provides a natural cohesion uniting your organisation behind a higher cause and meaning.
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