Insights

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What does corporate culture mean?

Corporate culture is the invisible but powerful DNA of an organisation

It is based on shared values, social norms and attitudes that influence how we make decisions, act and behave.

Efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace

Time management and work-related productivity

Set priorities, plan and monitor your time to minimise stress and increase your performance

Personal sphere and work-related productivity

Avoid procrastination and improve your ability to concentrate with micro-breaks and effective time management

Work context and work-related productivity

Create a positive work environment and promote team cohesion for higher productivity

Tips and tricks for work-related productivity

Use methods such as the Pomodoro technique, the Eisenhower matrix or digital tools such as Microsoft To Do to increase your productivity

Focus

Recognize the light at the end of the tunnel, block out the noise and channel energy into the essentials – not where you are, but where you want to be.

Michelle Obama

Don‘t be afraid. Be focused.Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.

No. 01

Identify your sources of distraction. The mobile phone often comes first. But conversations with colleagues can also be a welcome distraction.

No. 02

Differentiate between supposed and real coping. Bringing forward less important or non-time-critical tasks may seem like a real solution, but ultimately it only shifts the problem.

No. 03

We should instead focus on time management and productivity tools that really help us to prioritise and work more efficiently and effectively.

The Seeking System – How did I find Love in my Job?

Blog post by Flora Otahal

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You can learn more in an hour of silence than you can in a year of books.

Matthew Kelly

Clarity

Clarity is our top priority at all touchpoints. We listen first to understand your concerns and identify your challenges.

As a basis, we work with you to specifically define how a situation should ultimately change. In this way, we work together to create a clear solution that can unfold its full, desired effect during the process.

Courage

We boldly ask the right questions and tackle uncomfortable topics. According to the motto “Challenge the status quo”, we make the invisible visible.

We are prepared to make an effort and persevere when necessary. For us, courage also means clear communication about the possible and the impossible.

Eye level

We avoid standard processes and instead rely on customized, collaborative solutions. For us, collaborative means developing solutions together with you as equals.

Why this approach? We are convinced that nobody knows your challenges better than you do. That’s why we attach particular importance to listening in order to find an effective solution together.

Insights

What does corporate culture mean?

Corporate culture is the invisible but powerful DNA of an organisation

It is based on shared values, social norms and attitudes that influence how we make decisions, act and behave.

Efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace

Time management and work-related productivity

Set priorities, plan and monitor your time to minimise stress and increase your performance

Personal sphere and work-related productivity

Avoid procrastination and improve your ability to concentrate with micro-breaks and effective time management

Work context and work-related productivity

Create a positive work environment and promote team cohesion for higher productivity

Tips and tricks for work-related productivity

Use methods such as the Pomodoro technique, the Eisenhower matrix or digital tools such as Microsoft To Do to increase your productivity

Focus

Recognize the light at the end of the tunnel, block out the noise and channel energy into the essentials – not where you are, but where you want to be.

Michelle Obama

Don‘t be afraid. Be focused.Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.

No. 01

Identify your sources of distraction. The mobile phone often comes first. But conversations with colleagues can also be a welcome distraction.

No. 02

Differentiate between supposed and real coping. Bringing forward less important or non-time-critical tasks may seem like a real solution, but ultimately it only shifts the problem.

No. 03

We should instead focus on time management and productivity tools that really help us to prioritise and work more efficiently and effectively.

The Seeking System – How did I find Love in my Job?

You can learn more in an hour of silence than you can in a year of books.

Clarity

Courage

Eye level

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