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Leadership in uncertainty and in times of poly crisis
Read Article: Leadership in uncertainty and in times of poly crisisThe German leadership debate thrives on contrasts. For years, organizations considered the empathetic, approachable, and coaching-oriented leader the ideal. Now the pendulum seems to be swinging back: In the face of economic stagnation, geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption,…
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Transformation of the Army: Why Learning Speed Is Ultimately Decisive
“Zeitenwende” remains just another buzzword if, in addition to weapons systems, armed forces do not adapt their learning speed. Members of the German Army Command sum up this challenge in a recent article for Defence Network. Thier takeaways: Modern battlefield is virtually transparent an, sensor-to-shooter cycles are becoming ever shorter. In addition, unmanned systems shape…
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When Leadership Decisions Stall: How Executive Coaching Creates Clarity
Following a reorganization, several teams—which had previously operated largely independently—are supposed to work more closely together. But even after several months, this isn’t working. On the contrary! Decisions are taking longer and longer, conflicts are on the rise, and the team leaders are blaming each other for the difficulties. The division manager in charge has…
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Leadership in uncertainty and in times of poly crisis
The German leadership debate thrives on contrasts. For years, organizations considered the empathetic, approachable, and coaching-oriented leader the ideal. Now the pendulum seems to be swinging back: In the face of economic stagnation, geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption, and painful restructuring, there is suddenly talk of a “new toughness.” So do Germany’s companies now need tougher…
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Can German Defense Industry handle Ramp-up?
The debate on Germany’s defense ramp-up often sounds simple. Can industry deliver the required volume, or not? Recent reporting framed the issue as a potential supply gap. One model suggested Germany could face a defense production shortfall by 2035. Closing that gap would require annual growth rates of up to 28 percent. The Federation of…
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Getting Stalled Projects Back on Track
At first, everything sounds logical: a new ERP system like SAP S/4HANA, AI integration, a new planning model, a digital shop floor or supply chain solution. Everything brings benefits, and potential risks seem manageable. A few months later, however, the “all green, two yellow” reports come to an end. Instead, there are no solid success…
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Multi-project management as DefTech key competence
The German security and defense industry is experiencing a historic turning point. In many companies, the operational question is no longer “if,” but “how quickly and how reliably” capabilities can be scaled up. At the same time, it is becoming clear that the bottleneck is rarely just manufacturing. It lies in supply chains, governance, decision-making…
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The Human Side of the “Software-on-Wheels” Revolution
The mood is tense, and expectations are high: when Friedrich Merz invites guests to the automotive summit at the Chancellery this Thursday. Federal ministers, the prime ministers of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Lower Saxony, OEMs, suppliers (who are facing a tough change process since 2019), and employee representatives will be sitting at the table. In the…
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B2B Speed Dating with Aviation Valley in Poland
This week, Germany’s aerospace community is meeting at the 74th German Aerospace Congress of the German Aerospace Society (DGLR) in Augsburg. As part of this event, the Polish Chamber of Foreign Trade organized a B2B speed dating event, to which it also invited viadoo GmbH. Since 2004, our experts have been developing and implementing change…
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Navigating the Future of Change Management
The latest white paper from the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) describes five trends that are redefining the way companies deal with change. One of the contributors of this forward-looking document was Dr. Dominik Faust, founder of viadoo GmbH. Drawing on his many years of experience in the field of human-centric change, Dominik shared…
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