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9 points for successful Robotic Process Automation (RPA) – Which processes can be automated?
The suitability of a process for automation with Robotic Process Automation can be easily checked by means of 9 factors. These 9 factors are presented and explained in detail in this article. The factors presented are of both technical and…
Digitization – We need a project plan and approval and we need it fast!
I often discuss digitization with experts and am always amazed at how complicated digitization is approached. It's clear what needs to be done ... But then there's always this one argument: that people aren't behind it at all! But even the…
Guide to Digitalization for Decision-Makers – More Clarity in Practice
Digitalization is a maximally ambiguous topic. It is reminiscent of the discussion about Industry 4.0, and it has also emerged from it. But what does digitization mean for you and your company? How do you get started and which topic do you…
Cognitive Diversity – A strong tool for creativity and ideas
We need new ideas for our future - And the courage to put them into action. Analog skills such as communication, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration are becoming increasingly important.
Phishing, Smishing, Vishing: Attention data theft!
Understand the concepts of phishing, spear phishing, smishing, vishing and other forms of data theft work and how to prevent them in the first place.
DeFi – Decentralized Finance explained
DeFi is a new paradigm that is gaining popularity in the financial world. Using automated processes, a peer-2-peer approach and blockchain technology, it challenges traditional finance. Following the DeFi logic, intermediaries such as…
Sourcing readiness: revival of a millennium theme
It is still all about the best solution, the best provider and sharply calculated prices. Where 15 years ago standardization projects decided on future viability and cost-based benchmarking decided on contract extensions, today solution…
Personal branding of the generations: 4 astonishing insights into social media use
Personal branding is one of the most important tools for self-marketing and maintaining a personal image on the Internet. Social media play a major role in terms of digital presence. What are the differences between Generation X (aged 36 to…
GAIA-X: Digital Reality Context of the EU Cloud Project
GAIA-X is a new attempt by European companies to create an independent, secure cloud - and thus a platform that combines independence and data protection with the leading-edge approaches of hyperscalers from America and Asia. Is this…
Social media pitfalls for companies
The most common mistakes many companies make with social media can be easily avoided.
Advanced & Experts
Leadership and working in the age of digitalization
Will you still be needed as an employee, manager or even your company in five years? Because the following figures are currently being passed around: "60% of all jobs will disappear by 2025". Some even speak of 80%.
„Like the Lemmings” – Technology Push vs. Technology Pull
Technology Push is a term from innovation management, in which there is no acute demand for the product yet. This is different from technology pull: here there is an acute demand in the market, the customer is asking for a product and a…
Reality and misconceptions about the future of artificial intelligence (AI).
AI clearly has a key role to play in the business world - now and in the future. It holds unprecedented potential for efficiency gains and new business models. Because AI is unlike any other technology, it also holds the potential for…
8 tips on how managers use their scope for digital innovation
Innovation is a goal. Digitalization is a permanent challenge. Both challenges challenge companies and managers alike and make even committed employees sit up and take notice. New business fields based on new analysis methods could open up.…
Leadership in Corona-Crisis – 4 Focus Traits, Employees Need Now!
Study of psychological, emotional and social leadership skills. How Followers want their leaders, what crucial elements Trust, Compassion, Stability and Hope are and a 15 question self-test.
Important Blockchain Trends For 2022
The crypto world was booming and transforming in 2021 with its new blockchain trends and inventions, but 2022 will bring even more.
Like a startup – what we can learn from agile companies
This is about competencies. These are things that we do - demonstrably and observably - and how. So it's about learning, and learning by example is particularly stimulating. If we learn from others, the probability increases that we can…
12 websites for royalty-free stock photos – with CC0 and free of charge
A visual language is very important for all companies. Therefore it is also very practical if you can use royalty-free photos which don't cost you anything. With the help of these free available stock photo databases, pictures can be…
Error culture as the basis for successful digital transformation
A well-functioning Error Management Culture can help with digital transformation and also promote innovation. Here we explain why it is so important and what error culture means for companies.
Grow internationally – with culturally authentic translations
The importance of cross-border trade is increasing - and with it cross-border eCommerce with new opportunities in cross-border retail. But entering new online markets is complex: translating a website, online store and product documentation…
