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If you are struggling to find your ideal job, look first at what angers you.
This may sound paradoxal, but it is a fact: When you work in a field where your passion lies you will be much more motivated to have an impact and to make things better. Let’s take an example: you go into a restaurant, the food is overpriced and not very...
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In the age of social media, clear ethical positions must be part of brand management
In the age of social media, clear ethical positions can make or break a company’s reputation, + should be considered part of brand management. In the past, many companies posted general visions, which also included some basic ethical rules, but didn’t always worry too hard about seeing them implemented at...
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Hidden indicator of company culture
Company culture is usually thought to be a reflection of the type of business the company is involved in, the types of people who work there, the country in which the company’s power base lies, or a combination of these factors. This is only partly true. These factors certainly play...
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A true leader snatches the opportunity from every setback and concentrates on learning from challenges, not complaining about life.
One real test of leadership is how people respond to failure or setback. A true leader doesn’t waste time complaining about everything that everyone else has done or not done or blaming circumstances and people for a failure. He or she takes personal responsibility for their own situation. And steps...
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How many of your staff would select you as their leader if they had the choice? Do you have the talent and vision that they need?
It is often said that managers are appointed and leaders selected. True leaders tend to stand out from a crowd and attract people eager to follow them. However anyone in a position of responsibility can and should reflect on what qualities their staff sees in them – and how truly...
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In today’s global world, multiple dimensions of culture affect performance; these include country, company, professional and age cultures.
The most obvious reason for a misunderstanding with a colleague or business contact from another country is that the cultural norms in his/her country are different from those in one’s own. However, this is merely the tip of the iceberg. In fact, culture manifests itself in very different ways. Company...
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When you are frustrated with someone, what are they mirroring to you?
When we are most frustrated with other people, we have a wonderful opportunity to learn something about ourselves. A disorganized staff member? An arrogant client? An unreliable colleague? Often what we bitterly criticize in others reflects most strongly our own inner fears and doubts. And usually it is either what...
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Translate the Impulses from the Eichholz Conference into Action!!
My question/challenge to politicians: How can you personally help create the paradigm shift necessary to attain real participation from the German “Mittelstand” or mid-market companies in supporting development work around the globe? Let me explain my question. Traditionally, German development cooperation has operated on the twin premises of neutrality and...
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What qualifies a consulting firm to carry out development projects?
This may sound rhetorical, but it is sincere. I was recently thinking about the elaborate schemes the EU (and other donors) have for selecting who carries out their projects. Basically, the prequalification phase consists of consulting firms preparing descriptions of completed projects and some financial data. These are mechanically assessed...
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