Orchester als Krisenvorbild – Interview mit Christian Gansch

March 9th, 2010

Erschienen am 26. Februar 2009 | Financial Times Deutschland, Nicole Basel

Ein Orchester spielt die wunderschönsten Harmonien – wenn es in den Proben bereit zu Konflikten war, sagt Dirigent und Star-Produzent Christian Gansch. Er wirbt für offene Konflikte statt für ein falsches Harmonieideal und glaubt, dass Unternehmen in der Krise von Spitzenorchestern lernen können.

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Leadership im 21. Jahrhundert – Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s Hauptthemen auf dem Manager Meeting Europe 2010

January 28th, 2010

„Würden Sie sagen, dass die Mehrheit der Angestellten erheblich mehr an Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum, Scharfsinn, Auffassungsvermögen und Talent besitzen, als es der gebotene Arbeitsplatz fordert oder gar erlaubt?“ – Mehr als 90% aus Hundertausenden befragten Angestellten weltweit beantworteten diese Frage mit „Ja“.

Warum wird in einer Zeit, in der die Unternehmen und jeder einzelne unter dem extremen Druck stehen, mehr mit weniger zu bewirken, das vorhandene kreative Potential der Menschen in seiner Gesamtheit nicht voll genutzt?
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THE LEADER IN ME – How Schools and Parents Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time By Stephen R. Covey

January 27th, 2010

The world has entered an era of the most challenging and profound change in history. Most of our children are not prepared, and we know it. Parents around the world see the change and know that the traditional education methods are necessary, but not enough. Their children need to become far more responsible, creative, and tolerant, and they need to increase their ability to think for themselves, take initiative, and solve problems. On the other hand, business leaders are not finding people whose skills and character match the demands of today’s global economy, including strong communication, teamwork, analytical, technology, and organizational skills. They need young people who are self-motivated, creative, and have a strong work ethic.

Read Press Release from Stephen R. Covey

VIDEO: Sudhir Venkatesh on The Colbert Report talking about “Gang Leader for a Day”

January 27th, 2010

Sudhir Venkatesh lived in the projects of Chicago to find out how street gangs operate.

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Freakanomics Blog: 2009 Hate Crime Report – Sudhir Venkatesh

January 27th, 2010

The F.B.I. released its 2008 data on hate crimes in the U.S. The figures suggest that American hatred is on the rise, but not my much: only about 2 percent. The highest upticks occurred for hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation (up 11 percent) and religion (up 9 percent).

Sudhir Venkatesh discusses patterns in the FBI’s 2008 data on hate crimes.

published in NYTimes.com, Dec. 14, 2009 – Click here to read..

New Career Book by Stephen R. Covey & Jennifer Colosimo: “Great Work, Great Career: How to Create Your Ultimate Job and Make an Extraordinary Contribution”

January 27th, 2010

A troubled economy, the highest unemployment rate in decades, and an increasing number of layoffs are continuing to dominate the news. The fear of job loss and the stress and anxiety from multiplying job responsibilities are depleting employee morale, passion and productivity in the workplace. Career fulfillment, a sense of contribution and engagement in meaningful work are draining away for many.

In response, Stephen Covey, author of the best-seller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and Jennifer Colosimo, chief learning officer at Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE:FC), have joined together to co-author Great Work, Great Career: How to Create Your Ultimate Job and Make an Extraordinary Contribution, which was released 16.12.2009 by FranklinCovey Publishing.

Read the article at RBC Dain Rauscher, December 16, 2009..


Relationship Marketing 3.0: Marketing’s New Ecosystem, WHITEPAPER by DON PEPPERS

October 26th, 2009

This new complimentary whitepaper by Peppers & Rogers Group and Digital Cement (a wholly owned subsidiary of Pitney Bowes Inc.) discusses how marketers can thrive in a new marketing ecosystem, where power has shifted from companies to consumers. Learn about how social media and mobile connectivity are reshaping marketing, and how to manage the risks and opportunities of emerging communications channels.
This paper also covers findings of the “Relationship Marketing 3.0” survey, conducted among senior level 1to1 Media subscribers. The survey explores marketers current customer relationship marketing practices and challenges.

Download WHITEPAPER at 1to1media

VIDEO Kevin Roberts interview on FOX BUSINESS – Opening Bell

October 16th, 2009

Exclusive Interview with CEO Worldwide of Saatchi & Saatchi, Kevin Roberts, on changes in advertising and the challenges for brand managers in 2010.
The Fox-interview with  Kevin, who will be Keynote-Speaker at our Marketing & Innovation Forum Europe in Munich on 1st and 2nd December, was taken in the Radio City Music Hall in New York during a 5.000 people gathering, where  Kevin participated as main speaker together with William Jefferson Clinton and George Lucas.

WATCH THE WHOLE INTERVIEW HERE..

Kostenloser LIVE-WEBCAST mit Marketing-Guru DON PEPPERS

October 14th, 2009

DEN KUNDEN IM MITTELPUNKT
WHEN THE GOING GETS THOUGH… THE THOUGH FOCUS ON CUSTOMERS

Seit inzwischen fast zwei Jahrzehnten ist Don Peppers als einer der führenden Managementdenker und Kundenexperten bekannt, als Bestseller-Autor und Mitbegründer der Peppers & Rogers Group, die „World’s leading customer-focused management consulting firm“, laut The Econmist. The Chartered Institute for Marketing führte Don in ihrer Eröffnungsliste als „einen der 50 einflussreichsten Denker in Marketing und Management heute” auf. Von Accenture’s Institute for Strategic Change wurde er unter die „Top 100 Business Intellectuals” gelistet, während das Business 2.0 Magazine Don Peppers den „führenden Management-Guru unserer Zeit” genannt hat.

Wann: 05.11 – 17.00 Uhr – 18.00 Uhr

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Saatchi & Saatchi boss who touches down in Cumbria – Kevin Roberts in Cumberland News

October 14th, 2009

A toothy grin, a welcoming hand on the shoulder and a “How y’ doing, mate?” Kevin Roberts: chief executive officer of Saatchi & Saatchi, part-time resident of Cumbria, legendary destroyer of vending machines. Legendary if your trade is advertising, where Kevin Roberts is arguably the biggest brand in the business. The man who revels in his maverick reputation heads one of the world’s most successful ad agencies, leading a team of 6,000 people in 86 countries.

CUMBERLAND NEWS (External Link)