by Christian Herbst | Dec 21, 2021 | New Ways of Working
Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, employees spend time on video calls more than ever before. And many people find it exhausting. But what exactly is it, that makes video calls harder compared to face-to-face meetings? Being on video calls requires more focus than a...
by Christian Herbst | Dec 17, 2021 | Project Management
The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly catalyzed a shift in which people are prioritizing their wellbeing over big salaries. A recent survey has shown that more than half of the questioned employees consider changing jobs to remote-work opportunities. Even more than...
by Christian Herbst | Aug 19, 2020 | Project Management
When the honeybee does her waggle-dance to tell her fellow honeybees where to find food, the truthfulness of that communication is crucial for the hive to flourish. The beehive, like any collaborative enterprise, rests on honesty and disclosure as central to its...
by Christian Herbst | Jul 22, 2020 | Project Management
Why do People Change Their Minds? “How quick come the reasons for approving what we like!” – Jane Austen. Understanding why people change their minds is essential to leadership. Why do we decide to devote our lives to one thing or another for example? People don’t sit...
by Christian Herbst | Jul 8, 2020 | Project Management
Committing to the goal and fixating on the story of the change is central. But the change itself can become problematic if it is not linked to a deep understanding of the audience’s story. “I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m...
