The situation analysis: A cornerstone for successful strategic thinking

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The ability to think strategically enables managers to realistically anticipate future situations and make well-founded decisions in order to achieve long-term goals. Situational awareness plays a decisive role as the first step in this process. A thorough situation analysis minimises risks, identifies opportunities and threats, prioritises goals, increases adaptability and improves clarity and communication. Decision-makers have a range of tools at their disposal to carry this out. These include SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis, Porter’s five forces model, scenario analysis, value chain analysis, benchmarking, the balanced scorecard, stakeholder analysis and resource and capability analysis.

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The importance of self-development for managers and the consequences of neglecting it

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Leadership self-development is the continuous process by which managers and executives develop their skills, knowledge and personality traits to meet the changing demands of the modern business world. This process is characterised by initiative and a desire to improve personal and professional skills. This includes learning new leadership styles, understanding market trends and developing a flexible mindset.

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Future Skills: Positive leadership as a model for success

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Positive leadership is increasingly gaining acceptance as the preferred leadership approach, as it clearly sets itself apart from traditional leadership methods. This approach emphasizes a strengths orientation, the promotion of positive emotions, a sense of purpose, relationship orientation, performance recognition and a holistic approach. These principles, which are based on scientific findings from positive psychology, have been proven to have positive effects on health, satisfaction and corporate success.

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Leadership, teamwork and the technique of reflexive loops

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The reflexive loop technique is a helpful tool that leaders can use to significantly improve the organization and efficiency of their team. This method is based on the principle of continuous reflection and adaptation, which enables teams to dynamically optimize their processes and structures and adapt to changing requirements.

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The devastating consequences of inconsistent leadership

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A professional leader inspires, motivates and steers their team towards common goals. But what happens when a manager is inconsistent in their leadership style? This misbehavior has a significant negative impact on the team and ultimately on the entire company. In this article, we will explore the various disadvantages associated with an inconsistent leadership style.

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Trust and control in management: Criteria for determining the balance

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Trust between managers and employees forms the foundation for successful cooperation and increases motivation and productivity. At the same time, control is essential to ensure that set goals are achieved and quality standards are met. The challenge for managers is to find the right balance between trust and control. But where exactly is the boundary? What criteria can be used to determine how far trust can go and when control is absolutely necessary?

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How managers can decide whether they should intervene in team conflicts

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Conflict within a team is inevitable and can present both challenges and opportunities for growth and improvement. For managers, it is important to know when to intervene and when it is better to allow employees to resolve conflicts themselves. This decision requires a keen sense of various criteria, which are explained below.

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Futurized Skills in leadership

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The demands on leaders have expanded significantly over time and, taking current developments into account, require a new set of skills known as “futurized skills”. These future-oriented skills are crucial to operating successfully in a dynamic, digital and globalised working environment. This article looks at what is meant by futurised skills and why they are essential for the leaders of tomorrow.

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Charisma in leadership: Must-have or nice-to-have?

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Charisma is a term that is often quoted but not always clearly defined, especially in the context of leadership and management. Charismatic leaders seem to have a special charisma and an ability to inspire and motivate those around them. This article highlights the specific characteristics that characterise a charismatic leader.

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Change of perspective in feedback dialogue: Psychological methods and tools for managers

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Managers are often faced with the challenge of helping employees to change their perspective during feedback discussions. When dialogue partners have an entrenched, possibly incorrect view of certain aspects of work, it is particularly important to take a targeted and empathetic approach. Knowledge of psychological methods and tools can be crucial in these conversations in order to achieve the desired change. This article looks at how you as a manager can use these approaches effectively in five steps.

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