Is there a need for a new cultural agenda?
Culture presents a complex challenge for organizations, one that has only been exacerbated by the pandemic and the shift to hybrid working. […]
“Strategic HR” – also in execution
Strategy and HR are not easy to bring together. Even if this seems to work, the transition from development to implementation is a major challenge. […]
Top priorities and action fields in 2022
The first few weeks of the new year are over. We have arrived in the year 2022. What are our priorities? Where are we still looking for the right way? […]
Microsoft and the hybrid paradox
Even though we have been working on hybrid work for months, I have been reluctant to make any contributions. There was a lack of sufficient knowledge. […]
Google and the psychological safety concept
Current challenges, such as new business models, digitization & transformation, require – I will go into this again in this article – that managers build a strong culture. […]
Reviews – this is how you stay on track!
The pandemic has changed a lot – some accelerated and unfortunately brought a lot to a complete standstill. Numerous companies have used the last few months to fine-tune their business model and strategy. They are currently working intensively on anchoring the MVV statement (mission, vision, values) and strategic goals and driving forward strategy execution. [...]
Organisational Development: more than employee participation and change (2/2)
Organisational Development (OD) should be implemented on all three levels of the St. Galler Management House − normative, strategic and operative. There is no either-or but only an as-well-as. From this perspective − in accordance with the title of this post − OD is much more than employee participation and change! […]
Organisational Development: more than employee participation and change (1/2)
Organisational Development (OD) is a general term for a planned, systematic and goal-driven shift in the organisational structures and processes as well as the behaviour of the employees of a company. On the one hand, it is supposed to improve the company’s performance while, on the other hand, it supports the development of every single [...]
AI from a cultural and organizational perspective
Artificial intelligence (AI) now has a decisive influence on decisions in almost all areas of life. The technologies that make this possible are developing rapidly and are becoming more attractively priced. So why is it that the vast majority of companies have only used AI in pilot projects or in a single business process? [...]
Culture and leadership – a question of attitude!
Culture and leadership are deciding factors for the success of the cause-and-effect-chain great place to work − great place to shop − great place to invest. To generate a successful corporate culture, an ongoing dialogue with the employees and transparent action on the part of management is vital. Good leadership is especially characterised by fully [...]