Three questions about effectuation
Is effectuation exaggeratedly optimistic, genuinely applicable in practice, and economically even viable? Heiko Bartlog provides answers.
Michael Schenkel from t2informatik
AI first – Part 1
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming work. Part 1 of this series focuses on Google’s business model and the future of content marketing.
The true cost of outdated software
Why outdated software becomes expensive: risks, warning signs and useful strategies to protect companies from standstills and hidden costs.
Three questions about organisational development
Why is organisational development important, how can it be established, and what role does personnel development play? Jo Kristof has answers.
Three questions about productized services
How to find the right idea and price for a productized service and how it can protect you from bogus self-employment? Maik Pfingsten explains.
Three questions about the IOSP
What is the Integration Operation Segregation Principle (IOSP), who invented it and why should it be applied? Stefan Lieser has the answers.
Impulses for organisations – Part 14
More time for self-determined work, hierarchy, power and leadership, and useful alternatives to PowerPoint. 3 new impulses from 3 experts.
25 events for software developers in 2025
At which events can software developers and software architects find out about technologies and trends? Here you will find a list with 25 events.
6 templates for better collaboration
Good teamwork is an important ingredient for a successful undertaking. Get to know 6 templates that help to improve collaboration in a simple way.
Oh, precious books
Are you looking for a selection of books worth reading? Here you will find a compilation of precious books with short interviews with the authors.
The language of appreciation
What does appreciation mean in the workplace and how do you recognise it? And what happens when managers value different things than employees?
Impulses for organisations – Part 13
Lies in companies, the interaction between customers and software agencies, and the challenges of growing companies. 3 new impulses from 3 experts.
Three questions about clean code
What is Clean Code, how can it be introduced and used regularly in a team, and what is its relevance in the age of AI? Stefan Lieser has answers.
Do we really need this feature?
YAGNI is a well-known principle in software development. You ain’t gonna need it. Do companies really need all the features they want and pay for?
Form on the day in everyday working life
Companies pay little attention to form on the day. Why is that a mistake, what are the challenges in practice and what approaches are useful?
Impulses for organisations – Part 12
The consequences of micromanagement, the reciprocal relationship between power and project planning with ChatGPT. 3 new impulses from 3 experts.
Our world of beliefs
Every person has beliefs. And so does every company. How and when do they come about, what are their functions and how can they be dealt with?
Impulses for organisations – Part 11
Corporate communication in digital times, tools for systemic thinking and the use and customisation of processes. 3 new impulses from 3 experts.
Three questions about e-learning tools
When are e-learning tools worthwhile, what to do in the event of resistance and how to get started with digital training? Nadine Pedro has the answers.
Brainstorming with ChatGPT: creativity with limits
ChatGPT is used in many companies for brainstorming. In which situations is ChatGPT a good brainstorming partner and where does it get stuck?
Podcast gems: listening pleasure at its best
Are you looking for podcasts about leadership and management, projects and programming, the future or innovation? You can find recommendations here.
Impulses for organisations – Part 10
Focus on employees, promotion and professional passion as well as the impact of personality in companies. 3 new impulses from 3 experts.
The principle of affordable loss
What is the principle of affordable loss? How does it work, when and in what situation does it help and what is special about the principle?
Three questions about uncertainty
How do personal values, cultural differences and new technologies influence how we deal with uncertainty? Astrid Kuhlmey provides answers.
Impulses for organisations – Part 9
Psychological security and the pursuit of harmony, why deterrent recruiting is important and how true learning succeeds – 3 new impulses from 3 experts.
Oh, books worth reading
Are you looking for books worth reading? Here you will find a selection of books with interviews with the authors, each answering three questions.
Three questions about job adverts
How does my job advert stand out from the competition, how do I avoid whitewashing and should I use gender language? Madeleine Kern has answers.
Three questions about digital transformation
Enthusiasm, relevant skills and personal health are important aspects of digital transformation. Sandra Brauer provides interesting perspectives.
Design meets Easter Bunny
Yayoi Kusama is an important artist of the 20th and 21st centuries. Her fascination with design principles and the Easter Bunny is legendary.
Impulses for organisations – Part 8
Soft skills or human skills, effective discussions with traffic light cards, leading and following and mountain biking – 4 impulses from 4 experts.
Three questions about change management
What narratives exist in change management? How does collective understanding develop and how does change succeed? Stephanie Borgert gives answers.
Three questions about software development
Why is software development so expensive and what is the significance of expertise, capacity and quality? Thomas Klingenberg provides answers.
Impulses for organisations – Part 7
Useful mistakes, smart hypotheses on leadership, change of perspective and the important mandate for the Scrum Master – 4 new impulses from 4 experts.
Three questions about the Scrum Master
Is the Scrum Master an entry-level role? Do they need technical expertise? And what is their career path? Michael Kuesters provides answers.
Are you already a project ambassador?
What do project ambassadors do, what activities do they take on in the project environment and why do projects and organisations benefit from them?
The ideal annual appraisal
The image of annual appraisals is negative. This is due to many mistakes that organisations make when conducting them. What tips help?
Buy software or have it developed
Should software be purchased or custom-developed? What arguments support standard software, and which favor custom development? A pros and cons.
Impulses for organisations – Part 6
Learnfluencers as the key to a learning culture, low performance vs. low performers and freedom for intelligent working – 3 impulses from 3 experts.
Mission customer focus
Companies are increasingly demanding greater customer focus. Why does this make sense and how can it be achieved? And who determines its success?
Feedback in action: More than just words
Feedback is an opportunity for companies. Unfortunately, they often forget one little thing, but it is elementary for the interaction with customers.
Small Data: The great potential of tiny information
Small Data is an alternative to Big Data. What is behind it, what is special about it and how can companies use it internally and externally?
Impulses for organisations – Part 5
Children’s interest in software development, internal experts, the value of Scrum and search engine optimisation – 4 impulses from 4 experts.
The use of ChatGPT in software development
Artificial intelligence with tools like ChatGPT is also on the rise in software development. How useful is that? A pro and con.
Nine podcast heroines
Looking for podcasts by women on work culture, learning, leadership, coaching, management or politics? You’ll find great recommendations here.
Learning to code in schools
The question of whether children should learn to code already at school is hotly debated. One point is often overlooked: We need a revolution!
Impulses for organisations – Part 4
Different characteristics of innovations, the longing for leadership and the effect of individual bonuses – 3 impulses from 3 experts.
Poor marketing practices by companies
In some companies, certain processes, patterns or marketing practices are poorly thought out and not suitable for imitation. Here’s a selection!
Greenwashing – pros and cons
Greenwashing is considered bad and image-damaging, but many companies do it. What are the reasons and motives for and against it?
Impulses for organisations – Part 3
The superficial support of a community, cooperation instead of opposition and the prescribed return to offices – 3 impulses from 3 experts.
Creativity in companies
Creativity is an important ingredient for the success of companies. How creative are organisations and what tips promise improvement?
Impulses for organisations – Part 2
Different working hours, communication about agility and a role in employee retention – three impulses from three experts on three topics.
The customer is king
Do you treat your customers like kings or do you not want this at all? And who is your king: the employees or the customers? An individual opinion.
Proxy Product Owner – a Scrum Antipattern?
What does a proxy product owner do? In which scenarios is he used and what are the challenges?
Hunting for key figures
Key figures are omnipresent in organisations. What are their purposes, what effects do they have and what blind spots loom?
Impulses for organisations – Part 1
Value pricing, effort estimation in software development and developer skills of Agile Coaches – 3 impulses from 3 experts on 3 topics.
Art meets Easter Bunny
Many artists have approached the motif of the Easter Bunny in their paintings. A surreal excursion into an art history and a homage to Easter.
I am (not) a personal brand!
What is the importance of personal brands for companies? A conversation with Heiko Roessel, Tanja Bernsau and Alex Rammlmair about personal branding.
Content marketing today and tomorrow
A conversation with ChatGPT about the importance of clicks and impressions, and a possible end to content marketing as we know it today.
Beware: turnover of staff
In many industries, workers are as highly contested as customers. Unwanted turnover of staff can thus become a danger for companies. What to do?
Are likes a currency?
Why do people like posts on social media, what meaning can likes have and are likes a kind of currency and if so, for whom?
What is the most important skill of companies?
“What is the most important skill for employees and for companies? – Madeleine Kern, Janine Tychsen and Joan Hinterauer answer these two questions.
Rating: Really wonderful!
The time is right for really wonderful book recommendations. Different themes, different motifs, exciting books!
Software development made easy
A hyperagile approach helps in the development of good software.10 tips for optimisation in software development – a satire.
Transparency in organisations
Many employees like transparency and associate it with freely accessible information and open communication. Where are the possible limits?
Factors of software acceptance
Lack of software acceptance jeopardises corporate investments. On which factors does acceptance depend and how can it be increased?
The secret german podcast champions
Looking for great podcasts about decision-making, clarity or working in organisations? Here you will find a list of German podcast recommendations.
Customers don’t know what they want
Is it true that customers do not know what they want? Maybe service providers only hear what they want to hear? An appeal for good service.
Transformation is a constant
We are living in an age of transformation, but what does this mean for companies and for their customers? And what comes after the transformation?
How do you and organisations learn?
“How do you learn?” and “How do organisations learn?” – Julia Collard, Tim Robert Zander and Tobias Leisgang answer these two questions in a conversation.
Eliminate requirements
How can you eliminate requirements if the quantity of requirements is too large and new requirements are continually being added?
The “why” in requirements engineering
Simon Sinek calls for “Start with Why” when it comes to leadership. Can this demand be transferred to the requirements engineering of companies?
A fool with a tool …
What is the truth of the saying “A fool with a tool is still a fool”? What influence do tools, features or perspectives have in the assessment?
Abbreviations on the Internet
A list of abbreviations that are frequently used on the internet. JTLYK, probably TL;DR, AFAIC useful and an alternative to STW.
Quotes for people in businesses
A collection of quotes about paths, planning, future, knowledge, ideas, risks, courage, mistakes, changes, successes, motivation, leadership and happiness.
The victory of basic features
Basic features are not perceived by many customers, but their absence causes dissatisfaction. Why is their importance increasing nowadays?
Google rankings – a neverending story
Dealing with Google rankings is an ongoing task. What “truths” often remain unspoken in the task and what insights do they yield?
Sorry, you are not the user!
Many companies are practised in dealing with users, yet there are often situations in which the user does not play a role. Time for an analysis.
Higher, faster, disruption!
Companies are increasingly talking about disruption. What is a disruption anyway and what relevance does it have internally and externally?
The demand for authenticity
The call for authentic communication is getting louder and louder. Why should authenticity nevertheless not become a leitmotif of your organisation?
Product recall – and now what?
Product recalls are anything but rare. What should companies keep in mind, what is the process and why is communication so important?
Rating: Wonderful!
It’s time for some wonderful new book recommendations. This time it’s about leadership, decisions, mindfulness and daily rates, among other things.
The social selling horror
Social selling is considered the new magic wand of successful sales. But unfortunately, in practice, there are many social selling horror stories.
The search for X
In mathematics lessons, we often look for an X. It is a placeholder, much like agility is a placeholder in companies.
Rating: Especially worth reading!
“Those who can read have a clear advantage” – says a popular wisdom. And which books are particularly worth reading? These recommended works are.
Rating: Very worth reading!
“Do you read, do you know”. But which books are well worth reading? A new list with 12 book recommendations answers this question.
Rating: Worth reading!
Voltaire said that “reading strengthens the soul”. But which books, among others, are worth reading? A list of book recommendations answers this question.
Customer retention – an outdated model?
Customer retention is important. Yet there are often situations where companies almost sabotage their customer relationships. A field report.
Please keep going!
Please keep going! There is nothing to see here! Except goldfish and tips for communicating benefits and call to actions.
What is dark data?
Dark data can be valuable. What are the best-known and lesser-known examples of dark data? And should companies start collecting and monetising it?
Tips for online onboarding
Onboarding is important for the integration of new employees into an organisation. What are the challenges and tips for online onboarding?
A buzzword is a buzzword
What is a buzzword? What effect does it have? Why is it subjective, what is behind the labelling of terms and what is the most secret buzzword?
The sports metaphor as motivator
Sports metaphors are often used in companies to describe situations and to increase the motivation of employees. How useful is this?
IT Service Provider Berlin
The competition for IT service providers in Berlin is fierce. Many companies are facing a central challenge for which there is only one logical answer.
Speed as unfair advantage
Many companies underestimate the importance of speed in competition. Time for an appeal for more speed in organisations.
The organisational rebel – after all, a good idea?
The demand for organisational rebellion is generally considered nonsense. Could rebellious activities nevertheless be useful for organisations in certain areas?
Documentation in code – pros and cons
The discussion about documentation in code is not new. Time for pros and cons, and time for the question of what should actually be documented.
Myth session duration
The session duration is considered an important indicator of the quality of a website. How important is the length of stay really? An opinion.
Hidden German Podcast Champions
Are you looking for great podcasts about the future, leadership, transformation, digitalisation or goals? Here you will find a list of podcast recommendations.
That’s no Scrum
Organisations that have difficulties with Scrum often have to listen to accusations that they are not applying Scrum properly. Is the accusation true?
Is feedback a gift?
Feedback is often called a gift. But is feedback really a gift? What is the intention and what is the true effect of feedback?
Is content marketing worthwhile?
Content marketing is a good approach to attract interested parties. But is it really worth it? And what would be an alternative?
Requirement analysis, but remote
The requirements analysis knows numerous methods and techniques. Which methods work remotely or online? And what additional tips are available?
Unique Selling What?
Companies are often asked to find their differentiator and define a Unique Selling Proposition. But does this USP even exist?
The destructive path to requirements
Products and systems are often misused. What are the reasons and why are such Misuse Cases suitable for determining requirements?
The cover letter – duty or freestyle?
The cover letter is not popular with many companies and also with applicants. Why does it make sense, however, and what tips help writing it?
Google Ranking Factors
What are the main Google ranking factors? Read backgrounds and a classification of important aspects and often repeated statements.
VUCA, so what?!
We live in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world. What does it mean for companies and how can they succeed in the VUCA world?
I spy with my little eye: stakeholder
Although dealing with stakeholders is important for the success of organisations, it is often neglected. How does good stakeholder management work?
Please don’t Uber yourself
Uber is a synonym for disruptive business models. Who can learn from it? How does benchmarking work and why does a comparison often make no sense?
Communication at work
There are many tips for communication in the workplace. However, there are many situations where attitudes and perspectives influence communication.
Developer 2019 – Facts and Figures
88,883 developers participated in Stack Overflow’s annual survey of methods, technologies and their working environment. A selection of the results.
Project Marketing – Do good and talk about it
Project marketing tries to increase the acceptance of projects. When does project marketing take place, who is the centre of attention and what tips are there?
The ideal project review
A project review is a retrospective of a project phase or project. What is the ideal approach in terms of structure, moderation and time?
The customer behind the IP address
Companies often forget the person behind an IP address. They ask customers for assessments, but ignore their needs. How does it work better?
Hello, Service?!
No company admits publicly to poor service. What defines good service, and why is it valuable to adopt a different perspective on customers?
The forgotten project communication
Project communication is important for active and also for passive stakeholders. What happens when external project communication does not take place?
The value of a company
Apple Inc. is the most expensive company ever, but is it also the most valuable company in the world? When is a company valuable? And for whom?
Best practices for requirements workshops
Correct, clear, consistent and verifiable requirements can be determined with the help of requirements workshops. Which best practices help?
The price is (almost) irrelevant
How important is the price in a purchase decision? A thesis with reference to the Kano Model, the break even point and the limit value of the price.
Requirements with or without Excel
What are the advantages of using MS Excel for requirements engineering? When does the usage make sense and in which cases should you refrain from it?
Project termination – a question of the future
Many companies find it difficult to terminate a project. What should organisations look for when they decide to abort a project?
Software selection in 10 steps
What is the most important factor of a software selection? What should you look out for when making your selection and which steps are useful?
Project Management 2030
What will project management look like in 2030? How will the role of the project manager change? 11 theses about the project management of the future.
Change of project manager in an ongoing project
If a project threatens to fail, a new project manager could help. What should you be aware of when changing project managers?
The best process in requirements management
What is the best process in requirements management? What is the ideal procedure for requirements collection and which steps are essential?
