Strukturion of Future Thinking
The role of a leader comes with numerous challenges, high levels of responsibility, and a certain degree of isolation. This isolation and the accompanying loneliness are often deeply rooted in various psychological principles and mechanisms. This text explores the relevant psychological concepts and their impact on the loneliness of leaders.
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The emotional intelligence of managers plays a key role in everyday working life. An important aspect here is how managers deal with fear, as it has a significant impact on behaviour and decision-making. Fear-driven behaviour has a negative impact on the organisation, the team and general working conditions. The characteristics of scaredheads, i.e. leaders who are driven by fear, are explained below.
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The manager of the future faces the challenge of acting both tactically skilfully and fairly. While covert tactical behaviour may be necessary in certain situations, fairness towards employees is essential to promote trust, motivation and a positive corporate culture. This article explores the different aspects of these two seemingly contradictory leadership approaches and discusses how leaders can strike a balance between them.
In management, success is also determined by the way managers think. Two terms that play a central role in this context are “thinking small” and “thinking big”. These concepts influence not only the strategic direction of an organisation, but also the way in which potential can be activated within a team. This article defines these terms, discusses the risks of thinking small and presents practical approaches for leaders to encourage a more generous and forward-thinking mindset.
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Positive energy in management is often seen as a key to success. It promotes motivation, creativity and commitment in the team. However, this method also has its limits. This article examines where the effectiveness of positive energy as a management tool ends and the challenges that can arise.
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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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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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