Insights

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Corporate Culture and Values as an Anchor

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Back to Command-and-Control?

Ein gefährlicher Reflex

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KOKO Aligns it’s Administration for the Future

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From Fractures to Bridges

My Roadmap for Stepping into a Leadership Role

What is important for me to consider when preparing for my new role, given my personal circumstances?

What is my starting point? What implications does it have for my new role?

What can I do to benefit from the knowledge and experience of my predecessors?

How will I approach my first days in my new role?

What additional information do I need to gain clarity about my responsibilities and areas of accountability?

How can I best assess the current situation within my team or department?

What conclusions can I draw from my analysis? What do I want to change? What goals do I want to achieve?

How will I achieve my goals? What steps will I take? What resources will I need?

What lessons can I take from my initial experiences to guide me in the future?

What do I need to further develop my leadership skills?

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Art Meets Mental Health

Recognize
Regulate
Refocus

Recognize

What am I experiencing physically, emotionally, and mentally? Am I feeling exhausted, tense, or irritable?

Regulate

What helps me regain my balance? For example, taking a micro-break, going for a short walk, or challenging and reframing my thoughts (“What would a good friend say?”).

Refocus

What truly matters right now? Clarify priorities, consciously decide how to handle the situation, and focus on your values and the next small steps.

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The First 100 Days:

Taking an Active Approach to Your Leadership Role

COX team enjoying a visit to the Rupertikirtag together.

Rupertikirtag 2026

Margaret J. Wheatley

There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.

Do you know what your leadership DNA looks like?

Take a few minutes and reflect on the following questions:

What leadership role have I taken on so far?

What worked well in this role?

When did I feel most authentic in my leadership role?

Which leaders have shaped or inspired me – and why?

How do others experience me as a leader (e.g. my team, colleagues or manager)?

What drives me as a leader – what is my “why”?

Participants in a COX Leadership Training during an interactive workshop session on delegation.

Module 1 of our Open Leadership Practice Program

Three COX team members in front of Hohensalzburg Fortress before the 2026 Salzburg Business Run.