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Bringing Practical Insights to Today’s HESSENMETALL Event Today, I have the privilege of speaking at Haus der Wirtschaft in Offenbach, where I'll share how integrating gaming skills can positively impact HR practices, especially for apprentices. Coming from a working-class background, I understand firsthand the nurturing and commitment required to unlock an apprentice’s potential. These young individuals need more than just traditional training; they need environments that recognize and cultivate their unique skills. 🎮 Gaming as a Development Tool In my talk today, I’ll explore how the strategic and team-oriented skills developed in gaming can be valuable in the professional growth of apprentices. At metagame, we see these skills as crucial for personal and professional development, helping bridge the gap between youthful enthusiasm and professional expectations. 🌐 Engage and Empower Join us as we discuss practical ways to enhance apprenticeship programs through gaming insights. It’s about providing the right tools and opportunities for personal development that align with the evolving demands of our digital world. Looking forward to connecting with fellow leaders and shaping supportive pathways for our future workforce. Pia Büßecker Matthias Ruhland Tobias Scholz

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I'm not a fan of missionizing or being instructive, I value my personal freedom and respect everyone's own opinion way too much. Nevertheless, would love to share 3 initiatives/projects I came across in the last days which really made an impression on me. In case you can relate, glad you can. In case you can't, maybe it's still some food for thought. 1) I watched one of the most telling/revealing, yet super calm & cool-headed, political documentaries in quite a while: the 2022 look-behind-the-scenes of German right wing party AfD from Simon Brückner: https://lnkd.in/esxB6dYv 2) I learned how Google's Jigsaw unit is helping to prevent (or at least reduce the harm of) disinformation, harrassment and online fraud. Their new campaign gets pushed heavily via yt and their wider network currently: https://lnkd.in/edRWV5MN 3) I realized how widespread the problem of cyberbullying is nowadays and how deep it can cut into childrens' souls - see the recent study from World Health Organization. It's difficult to work against that effectively, but involving the kids themselves and making them feel responsible for their classmates sounds like a good starting point to me https://lnkd.in/ebC8vFfB and https://lnkd.in/eTbweE2m

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🌟 Celebrating One Year at #ECON! 🌟 This week marks my one-year anniversary with E.ON Inhouse Consulting GmbH and I couldn't be more grateful for this incredible journey! 🎉 Reflecting on this past year, I feel incredibly fortunate to have found a workplace where I am not only challenged but also supported every single day. Joining #ECON as a Personal Assistant has been an enriching and rewarding experience. To work alongside so many talented and inspiring professionals is really a joy! There are three things that are important to me at a workplace: ✅ Trust: It’s the absolute basis of effective collaboration and a positive work environment 🤝 ✅ Appreciation: Feeling valued and appreciated for your contributions is incredibly motivating. It’s inspiring to be part of a company that recognizes and celebrates hard work 🤝 ✅ Support: Encouragement, valuable guidance, and willingness to listen helps you grow personally and professionally 🤝 At #ECON I found all of this and already from day one! Thank you so much to the whole #ECON Director Team, but especially Kim Petrick and Sonal Singh 🙌 And what are my learnings from the first year? ✅ Adaptability is Key: Every day brings new challenges and opportunities. Being flexible and open to change has been crucial in navigating the dynamic energy/consulting environment. ✅ Effective Communication: Clear and concise communication is essential in supporting executive leadership and ensuring smooth operations. It's a skill I continue to refine and value immensely. ✅ Team Collaboration: Success is a team effort. And it's so important to foster strong relationships to collaborate effectively with colleagues across various departments. ✅ Continuous Learning: The consulting/energy world is ever-evolving. Staying curious and committed to continuous learning helps to stay ahead and contribute effectively to our projects. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the whole #teamECON - especially Katharina Donkor Ramona Ulrich Tanja Schadowski - you are awesome! ❣ Here’s to many more years of growth, learning, and success together! 🚀 #teamECON #Grateful #ProfessionalGrowth #Trust #Appreciation #Support #TeamWork

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One of my many passions is staying abreast on state-of-the-art thinking for organizational development. Often times, the best examples are not simply "on trend" but rather are embedded with what has proven to last / make an impact while adds a fresh element adapted to today's challenges. David Fiorucci's approach under the name of Octocracy is one such example. Where do you seek inspiration or sources for solid but fresh approaches to organizational development or leadership?

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Karriere- und Leadership-Tipps vom besten CEO der Welt Frank Slootman hat mit Data Domain, Service Now und Snowflake drei milliardenschwere Softwarefirmen hochskaliert und an die Börse gebracht. Er gilt als bester Software-CEO der Welt. Das sind die top Karrieretips aus seinem Buch AMP IT UP. "We all need to be careful what “elevator” we get into early in our careers. Some go up, some go down, some don't move. It's largely beyond our control, so choose wisely. We have seen staggering examples of this phenomenon in Silicon Valley. Anybody who spent the last 20 years at Google, Amazon, or Apple would have done spectacularly well, regardless of their individual merit. And anyone who stayed with companies like IBM and HP would have stagnated during that period." "We coped in ways I have used ever since: hire people ahead of their own curve. Hire more for aptitude than experience and give people the career opportunity of a lifetime. They will be motivated and driven, with a cannot‐fail attitude. The good ones would grab the opportunity to accelerate their careers with us." "I would sometimes say in all‐hands meetings that I was personally committed to help each of our employees reach a different station in life as a function of the company's fortunes. In exchange, I was asking for the best they had to offer. That was the deal: we do the best we can for each other. People sometimes gave me an incredulous look: a CEO who is saying that his goal is to elevate our fortunes? Seriously? Yes, and our companies proved it. Sometimes years after a staffer had moved on, I would still receive an email expressing their appreciation for how much our company had changed their life's trajectory." "Not everyone has this visceral sense of contest, especially at companies that shield their people from the real stakes at hand. When leaders fail to explain the industry landscape, employees don't feel the cold winds of competition. Their jobs and paychecks feel secure, but that's an illusion. Good leaders explain that none of us are ever truly safe in our roles for any length of time. If this fact makes people uncomfortable, that's good."

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🎉 𝗜'𝗺 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗼'𝘀 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗢 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿! As a partner providing tailormade leadership development programs to its clients Junto's belief is that People & Culture needs to have a seat at the C-level table - ultimately business performance can only be sustainably reached through and with people 💡 I couldn't agree more - and I'm thus very much looking forward to work with Junto's founders Marius Hepp and Johannes Schnell-Kretschmer, helping them to develop innovative products that help people teams to unleash their full potential 🚀 Couldn't be happier to do so in the amazing community of three thought leaders who already represent the people function at the C-level table, too: 💪 Annika in der Beek, who I deeply admire for breaking down the most complicated issues to their essence to build solutions out of them and who was recently appointed Statista's first ever CPO 💪 Roxana Dobrescu, a professional globetrotter in the work context, well-versed and who led people teams through hypergrowth at Glovo and now as CPO at commercetools 💪 Miriam Sternitzky (née Rabung), who I highly appreciate for being a tireless networker, for bringing people together and for being a role model for sharing is caring and who serves now as CPO at Westwing after a dream career in the firm I believe that to shape the future of HR, it will take more than just us - it will require an entire village: ➡️ Who are the People & Culture leaders who have inspired you the most? Tag them in the comments 👇 #hrrocks #chrocouncil #junto #leadership

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🌲Deutsche Telekom Workers Stage Strike Ahead of 'Decisive' Pay Talks 🌲 As negotiations heat up between Deutsche Telekom (DT) and #Germany's Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (ver.di) over wage increases, tensions rise with another round of industrial action. Ver.di has organized a two-day strike, coinciding with the kickoff of the fourth round of talks, to press for better concessions from DT. With approximately 4,500 employees expected to participate, the union emphasizes the need for significant movement from #DT to avoid a prolonged conflict. In response to ver.di's demands, #DeutscheTelekom presented its highest-ever salary offer, including tax-free bonuses and substantial wage increases over the proposed agreement's term. However, ver.di deems the offer insufficient, advocating for a 12% increase in salaries or a minimum monthly raise of €400 per employee. The standoff comes at a crucial time for DT, amidst preparations for its financial results presentation later this week and ongoing efforts to combat inflationary pressures. As negotiations continue, the question remains: How can both parties find common ground to ensure fair compensation for DT employees while maintaining financial stability for the company? Read the full article below 🔽 #DeutscheTelekom #VereinteDienstleistungsgewerkschaft #Glasfaser

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Today, on German Diversity Day, and as we look forward to Pride Month in June, I am proud to reaffirm Horváth's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for everyone. At Horváth we clearly believe that diversity is not just a one-month focus but a year-round priority. 🤝 Ongoing commitment: Openness and trust have always been Horváth's core values. Providing an appreciative working environment for all employees is crucial to us. Thus, we have implemented various initiatives, and we have set ambitious goals to promote diversity both internally and externally. Our efforts have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our employees, reflecting the importance and impact of these measures. 💪 Driving positive change: While we are proud of the progress we've made, we recognize that there is still a way to go – for us as well as for our society. That’s why we have planned special activities for Pride Month and – even more important –beyond, ensuring continuous efforts towards a more inclusive world, e.g. celebrating diversity and raising our voices for equal rights at the #CSD parade in Stuttgart on July 27th. 🌈 Looking ahead: Let's continue to work together, celebrate our differences and uniquenesses, and strive for a future where everyone feels valued and respected. #DiversityDay #PrideMonth #InclusionMatters #TeamHorváth #DiversityAndInclusion #TogetherWeCan #VoteForDiversity #CelebrateDiversity Charta der Vielfalt e.V.

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💬 "𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆!" - Bam! That was just one of the powerful quotes from yesterday's BERlean IN Circle event on 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. I still cannot find the right words to capture the magic of the evening and the incredible quartet on stage! Let me at least summarize my learnings from our amazing speakers: 🔸 Ebony Simone Morczinek, CFO at Blacklane "Everything in life starts with a thought. Our thoughts create this reality. So please envision your future. And think big in numbers." For Ebony, it’s 10 million. Her presence transforms every room into a cathedral. She embodies what it means to deserve space and be confident. Her biggest advice still gives me goosebumps: "Know your trauma before you enter a negotiation!" 🔸 Dr. Martina Pesic, Negotiation Expert This woman is obsessed with negotiations. She wrote her diploma and PhD on negotiation. You can even book her for "shadow negotiation." Her key advice: Be prepared and know your tactics. She empowered us women (and male allies) in the room: Don’t introduce numbers too early before you’ve sold your value. A number is like an anchor—the first number sticks. 🔸 Stefanie Voss, Leadership Coach She is truly an adventurer; Stefanie sailed around the world! Her claim is: be a pirate, not a princess when entering negotiations! Pirates have one core superpower: Audacity! It’s the conscious decision to move beyond fear ("I don’t dare to..."), shame ("What will people think..."), conventions ("The status quo..."), and rules ("This is how it is done"). I loved how she provided concrete examples of how to train your audacity with tiny habits. For example, walk up to a policewoman and thank her for keeping us safe during the European soccer cup. 🔸 Coco Decrouppé, Leadership Coach 🥅⚽️👩‍🏫 Coco is from Austria, and she chose to spend time with us rather than watch the Austrian soccer team win last night! What a coach! She introduced us to her 'The Soccer Field Model©️,' a tool she developed to understand the driving forces in negotiations. What I will never forget: Negotiation starts with Level 1: focus on myself! If I don’t care for my emotions, I won’t set clear boundaries. Kudos to our moderator 🎤Antje Venjakob, who orchestrated the evening with such a lovely flow! A huge thank you to Blacklane and in particular Brenda Omari & Abigail Pfeiffer for hosting this event. It was great for many women to connect with Cindy Rubbens CHRO of Blacklane, too! Team Power: Thanks to Agata Gaertner & Julia Teubert (she/her) for being enablers in organizing the Lean In events! 🎉

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🚀 Want Results? Stop Talking: The Silent Revolution in Team Workshops 🚀 I participated in a transformative workshop led by our brilliant Scale Up coach, Lorenz Hartung, at Internet Up GmbH (see video below). We delved into the critical processes within our rapidly growing company, employing the ingenious "How to Make Toast" method by Tom Wujec. Here’s a glimpse of what we did: 🔸 Silent Collaboration: For the first 30 minutes, we worked in complete silence using Post-its to outline our "Product Launch-to-Cash" process. No talking, just focused thinking and visualization. 🔸 Visualizing Processes: Each team member contributed to mapping out the entire process, identifying key touchpoints, responsibilities, gaps, and potential areas for implementing standards and checklists. 🔸 Remarkable Outcomes: The result was astonishing! Within just 40 minutes, we had a comprehensive visualization of this complex process. The silence forced us to think deeply and act decisively, leading to a level of efficiency and clarity we hadn't experienced before. The feedback from the team was unanimous: the absence of conversation was the game-changer. It drove us to action, ensuring we utilized every minute effectively. 🚀 Why You Should Try This: - Enhanced focus and productivity - Clearer understanding of processes - Rapid identification of improvement areas Curious to see how it's done? Check out Tom Wujec's video here:  Tom Wujec's Video > https://lnkd.in/e9DuvenH I can't stress enough how impactful this method was for us. If you’re looking to boost your team’s efficiency, give it a try and experience the magic of silent collaboration! 👉 Do you have any other tips for speeding up progress in team workshops? Share your thoughts! #Efficiency #TeamWork #ProcessImprovement #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #SilentWorkshop #HowToMakeToast #TomWujec #ProductivityHacks

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🔥 Get exclusive access to the Product Discovery Cheat Sheet 🔥 with 26 Product Discovery Methods that will enable you to "build the RIGHT THING" and not just "build the THING RIGHT" for your users. At konversionsKRAFT AG, we collected the most relevant methods that we have used in order to help our clients build and grow their digital products - you can use this board to evaluate your status quo and select the matching methods based on where you stand. To get access, follow these simple steps: 1️⃣ Connect with me and Anastasia Shvedova 2️⃣ Like this post ❤️  3️⃣ Comment on this post ("Brilliant, I want access!") 🚨 Disclaimer: this is the first version of the Product Discovery Cheat Sheet and we are looking forward to your questions and feedback while you are using it. Please feel free to approach us any time with your thoughts! #productdiscovery #discoverycheatsheet #productexperimentation #cromethods #testing #experimentation #growthmarketingsummit #growthmindedsuperheros #productmanagement

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Excited to be part of this innovative approach to HR! Subscription-based services are a new way to deliver your people strategy and support your success in volatile markets. Let's connect and explore the possibilities! #HRInnovation #PeopleStrategy #BusinessSuccess

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German: Geiz ist gar nicht geil, Geiz ist dein Untergang. Investiere, wenn es dich voran bringt, hole dir gute Leute an Bord, sichere deine Chancen. - - Being stingy is not cool, being stingy will bring you downfall. Invest if it will help you get ahead, get good people on board, secure your opportunities. 😁 😀 Get more good customers for your interesting Business. Consulting Alfred Bossog, the friendly Digital Marketing Agency for your maximum Business Success. Get in touch for a free contact by Chat or Audio Call. Our languages are English and German (and Digital). Consulting Alfred Bossog www.bossog24.com #customeracquisition #increasesales #businesssuccess #businesshelp #acquisitionofnewcustomers #salestips #businessboost #businessowner #personalitydevelopment #onlinemarketing #digitalmarketing #socialmediamanagement #socialmediamarketing #businessbranding #businessbuilding #businesstips #alfredbossog  

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Last week we had the opportunity to share minds with some of Berlin's most innovative Talent & HR leaders, on the topic of The Performance Review Process. And here are the highlights... 🤹‍♂️ 💯 The most salient points to help spread the collective wisdom of this senior leadership team. *Keep It Simple* Make your performance review process as flexible and user-friendly as possible. Switch to more regular check-ins, extend one-to-one sessions where needed to conclude a conversation Always document your discussions and goals Where feedback is needed, deliver it directly and in a timely way (don’t wait for formal performance reviews) Sync quarterly OKRs with regular feedback sessions, and implement leadership behavior guidance for evaluation purposes. *Regularity* Make performance reviews more informal, accessible and regular (quarterly as a minimum) Have regular leadership discussions to make quicker decisions on low & high performers. Then have more regular check-ins with low & high performers (both ends of the spectrum can gain great value and improvement from these) Consider having these top/low performers in the leadership meetings when you’re scoping new projects 💚 *You’re not alone!* Departments and even the cultures within them often won't agree on the best approaches to performance management. This adds complexity to your stakeholder management. ....Top Tips: Manage expectations clearly on the outcomes of performance review processes. Find a compromise that works for the majority of the organization. Always maintain accurate and detailed documentation on performance improvements, but beware of recency bias. Prepare and encourage stakeholders at all levels to embrace a culture of change around performance reviews. HR can add great value by acting as an R+D department rather than simply a process facilitator. ⚒ *Tools* And the current performance management platform of choice goes to.... Leapsome!! The panel have found this to be the most comprehensive service platform, that accommodates future growth and is ideal for scaling. Other tools caught a mention too: HiBob, Culture Amp, 15Five 📘 *We even had a book recommendation* 'It's The Manager', by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter The roundtable found the book to be valuable in educating leaders on how to: Adapt their organizations to change DEI Emerging workplace demands Managing remote employees The rise of AI Attracting/retaining the best employees 🙌 Big thanks to our leadership contributors: Daniela Strazza, Daria Logvinskaia, Diana Abdrakhmanova, CIPD, Ecaterina Smirnov, Rap Paulavicius, and Sebastian Ristic Next time on the ZUMA Roundtable we'll be discussing the great challenge of hiring engineers in today's German job market. Watch this space.... #berlin #talent #performancereviews

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𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡? 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤! Navigating the job search process can be a daunting task... 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬! If you are registered with the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter, you can take advantage of 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. This personalized support can help you: 🍏 Gain clarity on your career goals 🍏 Build confidence in your interview skills 🍏 Evaluate your experience and plan the next step 🍏 Navigate a career transition 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝? No problem! I'm happy to schedule a brief call to answer your questions and help you access this valuable resource 🙂 ✅ 𝐃𝐌 𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 (𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨). #JobSearch #JobCoaching #AgenturFürArbeit #Jobcenter #Germany #Career #CareerCoaching

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