Managers play a decisive role in shaping the work culture and performance of organisations. It is their job to inspire teams, manage goals and drive the success of the organisation. However, managers often find themselves in the role of the driven instead of the driver. In this article, we will discuss in detail the many causes and reasons for this dynamic.
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Im Management ist die Fähigkeit zur Anpassung und Innovation entscheidend für den langfristigen Erfolg. Trotzdem finden sich viele Führungskräfte in einer sogenannten Komfortzone wieder, in der Veränderungen und Risiken vermieden werden. Dieses Phänomen hat gravierende Auswirkungen auf die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und Innovationskraft eines Unternehmens. In diesem Artikel werden die psychologischen, organisatorischen und strategischen Gründe untersucht, die dazu führen, dass Führungskräfte in der Komfortzone verharren.
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For you as a team leader, it is essential to establish and maintain efficient communication within the team. This requires not only the selection of suitable communication tools, but also the understanding and implementation of strategies that improve the flow of information and team dynamics. This checklist from the LEMA programme (Learning Meets Analysis) will help you as a team leader to communicate effectively and efficiently with your team.
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Managers and leaders are constantly faced with the challenge of mastering the balancing act between implementing innovative strategies and the risk of jeopardising existing success through overly risky decisions. This balancing act requires a balanced mixture of visionary thinking, careful planning and risk management. How can a balance be struck and boundaries set to distinguish fruitful innovation from potential recklessness?
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One of the key challenges for team leaders is to find a balance between uniformity and flexibility. The image of a row of identical-looking mannequins in different business attire serves as an apt metaphor for this challenge. The mannequins represent the team members, whose uniformity suggests a homogeneous group at first glance. However, the differences in their clothing symbolise the individual strengths and skills that each person brings to the team.
In management the distinction between „being busy“ and „being productive“ is crucial. While both terms may seem similar at first glance, a deeper look reveals significant differences that have a major impact on the effectiveness and efficiency of managers.
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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?
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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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.
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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