Management prepper: Precaution or disloyalty?

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For professional managers, the most important thing is to be flexible and far-sighted. An interesting development in this context is the emergence of so-called “management preppers” – managers who actively prepare for the end of their employment in a company well in advance, long before such a turn of events is even foreseeable. This phenomenon raises a key question: Is this form of precaution a clever self-protection measure or a sign of disloyalty to the company?

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QuickStart-Guide: Appreciative warnings for employees

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In the modern working world, one of the biggest challenges for managers is how to give employees constructive and respectful warnings. A warning is often necessary to draw attention to problems or misbehaviour in the workplace. But how can this be done in a way that helps employees to improve without diminishing their motivation or self-esteem? This guide offers practical strategies and steps for approaching this sensitive topic professionally and empathetically.

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Managementography: The fusion of tradition and technology – a metaphor for future-oriented leadership

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This image, depicting a classical sculpture with robotic, mechanical elements in the head and neck area, powerfully embodies the fusion of tradition and modernity. It serves as a powerful metaphor for an approach to leadership that combines the wisdom and best practices of the past with the innovative, technological possibilities of the future.

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QuickStart-Guide: Recognising and uncovering hidden agendas in meetings

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Hidden agendas in business meetings are hidden intentions or goals of one or more participants that are not openly communicated but can still influence discussions and decision-making. Recognising such hidden agendas is crucial for transparent and effective communication within the team and contributes to the integrity of the decision-making process.

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“Wie ausgeprägt sind meine Fähigkeiten im Future Management?“ Ein SkillScan für Führungskräfte

Worum es geht

Das Konzept des Future Managements spielt eine entscheidende Rolle für Führungskräfte, die in einer schnelllebigen, technologiegetriebenen Welt erfolgreich sein wollen. Es beinhaltet die Fähigkeit, zukünftige Trends und Entwicklungen zu antizipieren, sich auf Veränderungen einzustellen und innovative Lösungen für kommende Herausforderungen zu entwickeln. Dieser SkillScan aus dem FOTAN-Programm (Fortbildung trifft Analyse) ermöglicht Ihnen, Ihre Fähigkeiten und Bereitschaft im Umgang mit den Herausforderungen der Zukunft zu bewerten. Sie werden verschiedene Aspekte des Future Managements betrachten, darunter strategische Planung, Innovations-Management, Anpassungsfähigkeit und Führungsqualitäten im Kontext zukünftiger Entwicklungen.

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Soft Skills: Es geht auch rough

Worum es geht

Ein im Management-Bereich weitverbreitetes Problem ist die Soft Skills Dereliction. Der Begriff bezeichnet den Zustand oder Prozess, bei dem Führungskräfte die Entwicklung, Förderung und Anwendung von Soft Skills bewusst oder unbewusst vernachlässigen, ein Umstand, der eine Vielzahl von Problemen des Arbeitsalltages, aber auch der Motivation, Effizienz und Produktivität verursacht.

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Missing the Mark: Why Leaders Fail to Achieve Their Goals

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In the dynamic world of management, leaders play a crucial role in implementing strategies, achieving organisational goals and fostering a positive corporate culture. However, despite their competences and aspirations, managers often encounter obstacles that prevent them from achieving their set goals. These hurdles are diverse and complex and can be on an individual level as well as in the context of the organisational environment. The main reasons that can lead to this discrepancy between goal setting and goal achievement are discussed below.

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Managementography: Lonely at the top – The role of reflection in management

Managers are faced with the challenge of making decisions that not only have far-reaching consequences, but also have to be made under a high degree of uncertainty. The image shown here of a woman sitting alone in a restaurant can be understood as a metaphor for the isolation and reflection that managers experience.

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How to overcome the dark side of routines

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Routines are the backbone of efficient teams. They provide a structure that enables recurring tasks to be completed with less cognitive effort and create space for creativity and innovation when faced with more complex challenges. But as useful as routines may be, they harbour the danger of drifting into a sphere of mediocrity, where habit replaces innovation and excellence. This article presents strategies that managers can use to utilise the benefits of routines without their team falling into the trap of mediocrity.

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The fallacy of irreplaceability: A critical look at popular management practices

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The phrase “What would we do without you?” is a widespread and popular tool for motivating employees. This praise is intended to give them the feeling that they play an essential role in the company. However, a closer look at management practice reveals a different reality, and the seemingly flattering statement turns out to be largely insubstantial and misleading.

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