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Stumbling blocks of appreciative leadership
30. April 2025

Good intentions are not enough – where appreciative leadership really fails. Many managers believe that they already lead in an appreciative manner – and are surprised when their message does not reach their employees. This is because there is often a world of difference between quick praise in passing and genuine appreciation. In our article, we highlight the 7 most common stumbling blocks and provide practical tips on how managers can build a genuine connection with their teams – for more motivation, commitment and cohesion.
The cost-benefit analysis
23. April 2025

Companies and organizations face the challenge of evaluating investments and projects on a daily basis. The cost-benefit analysis is a proven tool for objectively comparing economic advantages and disadvantages.
Force field analysis in project management
16. April 2025

Why do so many change processes fail – even though they would make sense?
It’s often not the “what” that’s the problem, but the “how”. This is exactly where the force field analysis comes in: A simple but effective tool that helps to shape change in the project in a targeted manner.
When project teams fall into a motivational hole
9. April 2025

When entire project teams lose motivation, it is rarely a coincidence – and almost never an isolated incident. Unclear goals, overload, lack of appreciation or lack of influence: There are many reasons why motivated teams suddenly lose momentum. The good news? There are just as many things you can do to counteract this at an early stage.
Digital Leadership
2. April 2025

Digitalization is rapidly changing the world of work. Traditional management styles are facing new challenges – remote work, agile methods and digital tools require a rethink. But what makes a successful digital leader? Which skills are crucial? And how can managers best prepare themselves for the digital transformation?
The SIA method for successful construction projects
26. March 2025

Modern construction projects are facing ever greater challenges, as technical, ecological and architectural requirements must be efficiently dovetailed. In Switzerland, the SIA phases ensure structured planning and implementation of such projects – from the initial idea to the management of the finished building.
Self-organization in project management
19. March 2025

Companies are increasingly relying on self-organized teams so that decisions can be made more flexibly and quickly and innovation is encouraged. However, the path to self-organization is not always easy. We explain how to make the transition from traditional management to more personal responsibility.
7 types of project reports and when to use them
12. March 2025

Project reports are indispensable for creating transparency, documenting progress and making well-founded decisions. But not every report is suitable for every situation! In our blog post, we present 7 essential types of project reports – from status and progress reports to financial and risk analyses.
Leadership between doubt and overestimation
5. March 2025

The Imposter Syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger effect could hardly be more different – and yet both have a significant influence on the way managers make decisions, communicate and lead teams. Both phenomena have a profound impact on companies – from untapped potential to risky wrong decisions. But how can you recognize them and take targeted countermeasures?



