"In recent years many management gurus have been speaking glibly of the virtues of failure. Silicon Valley has adopted mantras such as "Fail better", "fail fast" and other variations. This book suggests that good leaders must go deeper. The path to success represents a conundrum: Ultimate...

Preface -- Introduction -- The new organizational triangle : internal communications, employee engagement and hr -- Culture shock : corporate culture does not exist -- Communicating through change, changing through -- Dialogue and the digital world -- Zone 1: intelligence : how organizations and...

How do you start in a new leadership role? In this book, the author presents methods and processes of optimal onboarding that have proven themselves in his numerous leadership roles and in consulting. He shows in a very practical and easy-to-implement way how leaders create strong trust...

Massive Wertberichtigungen und Kreditausfälle aufgrund von Unternehmensinsolvenzen der eigenen Kunden waren ein Grund dafür, dass die Schmidt Bank im Jahr 2001 in eine existenzgefährdende Krise geriet. Ihr Überleben verdankt die Schmidt Bank einem konsequenten Sanierungsprogramm, zu dessen...

Create a "no spin zone" -- Think local and focus on team leaders -- Give employees meaningful non-monetary rewards -- Develop a fair restructuring process -- Hold on to your women -- Show that top leadership cares -- Recreate pride, purpose, and direction -- P.S., don't forget yourself

The 5cs of team performance -- Context : the foundation of team effectiveness -- Composition : putting the right people on the team -- Competencies : team skills that are needed for high performance -- Change management: how effective teams improve their performance -- Collaborative leadership:...