Cross-cultural
Cross-cultural collaboration in a German-Chinese joint venture
Automotive
Germany, China · 14 days
How can two companies in a German-Chinese joint venture achieve efficient collaboration that satisfies everyone involved, across fundamental cultural and structural differences?
Outcome
The entire senior management took part in the workshop series, half Chinese and half German. The result was a deeper mutual understanding and a resilient working relationship across cultural differences.
Coaching
Executive coaching for leaders and board members
Across industries
Across Europe · depending on the matter
The occasions vary widely: questions about one's role as a leader, career development, dealing with conflict, through to preventing burnout.
Outcome
For some, an open conversation is enough; others solve their problem; others again find a new direction. Coaching clients include senior managers, board members and chief executives of DAX 30 companies.
Innovation
Study trip USA: Google, Apple, NASA
Automotive
Germany, USA · 14 days
Innovative capacity and handling growing complexity efficiently decide future success. Can a company learn from others here, and how does it gain access to that experience?
Outcome
15 managers held talks at ten companies on the East and West Coasts, including Google, Apple, NASA and Lockheed Martin. This produced ten key insights that now serve as a guide for every manager in the group.
Leadership
Leadership programme for more than 100 managers
Insurance group
Germany · 2 × 3 days
A sales organisation wanted to embed its leadership principles in management in a practical, motivating way, improving collaboration between office staff, field sales and independent partners.
Outcome
The two-part programme reached more than 100 managers. Participants and the company alike rated its content and methods as a worthwhile and effective investment.
Political advisory
Political advisory: preparing for an election campaign
Politics
Germany · 7 months
How does a politician who is not in office prepare effectively for the next election campaign? Which personal qualities and positions decide whether the election is won?
Outcome
Over several months, speeches were prepared and public appearances received prompt feedback on rhetoric and body language. The candidate was perceived positively and won the election.
Change management
Organisation, structure and collaboration
IT, Legal and Finance
Germany · up to 3 years
Are we set up correctly for the future? Does the organisation chart reflect how we actually work together, what are our core tasks, and how well do our interfaces work?
Outcome
Several workshops on vision, customer promise, core competencies and strategy started an intensive change process. In the end the team felt well prepared, and relationships stayed resilient even in times of crisis.
