Tag: company

This Topic concerns Everyone: Leadership and Uncertainty

The Main Idea

Uncertainty is a condition that permeates all aspects of human life. From the deepest existential questions to everyday decisions, uncertainty influences our thinking, feelings, and actions. In a world increasingly characterised by complexity and rapid change, understanding and managing uncertainty has become of central importance. For leaders, uncertainty presents a unique challenge, as it affects not only their own well-being and decision-making abilities but also the dynamics of their teams and the direction of their organisation. This essay explores uncertainty from a multidisciplinary perspective. It begins with a philosophical and psychological analysis of the concept, moves on to a critical discussion of the practical implications for self-management and leadership, and concludes by examining the future significance of uncertainty in the context of digital transformation.

Continue reading “This Topic concerns Everyone: Leadership and Uncertainty” →

Cooperation in business enterprises: The team concept is usually just a label, not a working reality

What it’s all about

One of the basic business principles that leads to secure achievement of goals and above-average work results – not only in companies, but also in institutions, associations or clubs – is excellently functioning teamwork. It ensures – regardless of whether project groups, departments or business units are involved – the activation of the maximum possible synergy of all those involved in the respective work process. This state of teamwork excellence does not arise automatically, but is the result of a number of determining factors that together form the best practice standard of teamwork. However, its attention is neglected in many companies.

This leads to the fact that more than 60% of the operational cooperation structures described as “team” do not meet the requirements associated with the term.

Continue reading “Cooperation in business enterprises: The team concept is usually just a label, not a working reality” →