Strukturion of Future Thinking
Ambition is an often praised character trait that drives many leaders to achieve exceptional performance. However, as with many virtues, ambition can also have a dark side. Excessive ambition can harm not only the leader themselves, but also their team and the organisation as a whole. This article examines in detail when ambition becomes harmful to a leader and what measures can be taken to maintain a healthy balance.
Feedback is an essential tool in the management process. When used professionally, feedback not only serves to improve performance, but also to motivate and develop employees professionally. However, an unprofessional approach to this tool can also lead to mistakes that do more harm than good. This article outlines the five most common mistakes made by managers when giving feedback and their negative consequences.
The following article deals with the difference between a traditional manager and a leading personality. While leaders derive their authority from formal power structures and their position within the organisation, leading personalities exert influence through their exceptional personality traits and skills such as charisma, vision and integrity, regardless of their formal position.
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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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As a leader, it’s crucial to think and act with a forward-looking perspective. This structured self-reflection helps you tp evaluate how much you focus on the future of your team, department, or company and identify areas that may require more attention.
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The term “devil in disguise” is often applied to people who appear outwardly cooperative and friendly, but who actually display behaviour that can have a negative impact on the team or organisation.
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As a manager, you are constantly confronted with complex decisions. You have to assess and react to dynamic situations, relationships with employees and the company environment. Shifting perspective is a crucial tool that enables you to make informed decisions.
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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.
Task re-delegation is a phenomenon that can be observed in many organisations and has significant negative potential to impact efficiency and productivity. This article defines the term redelegation, discusses the resulting disadvantages for managers and the impact on task completion and productivity. Finally, strategies are presented on how managers can prevent the re-delegation of tasks.
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The question of the right level of privacy in the relationship between managers and their employees is one of the central challenges of modern management. In times when work cultures are increasingly collaborative and less hierarchical, it is important for managers to find a balance between closeness and professional distance. This article looks at how private a manager should be to promote an effective and respectful working environment and defines clear boundaries between personal and professional.
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