Man. Management. Future.

Rethinking HR: Why strategy, EVP and digitalization belong together
The discussion around HR is currently very much about[...]

The extra mile: Why it can't be prescribed – and is still controllable
Many executives talk about them. They want even more. And almost[...]

Why meetings destroy productivity – and how companies establish time hygiene
A hands-on approach to SME meetings is part of everyday life in[...]

Employee appraisals rethought
How SMEs empower their leaders and make development conversations truly effective[...]


Sickness rate: No statistical problem – a management mandate
The sickness rate in Germany has been high for years – and[...]

When benefits don't work: Why companies will have to rethink the benefits portfolio in 2026
Over the past five years, German companies have increased their investments[...]

Shortage of skilled workers in 2026: Why recruiting is rarely the real problem
The shortage of skilled workers will remain one of the dominant issues in Germany[...]

Cross-generational team building
Why conscious teamwork is no longer a nice-to-have today "... You can[...]

Knowledge Management Today: How Companies Secure the Future Before Knowledge Is Lost
In an increasingly dynamic and competitive world of work, a question is being asked[...]

New year, new focus: Why structured check-ins will make the difference in 2026
The start of the year 2026 is more[...]

A milestone – and an honest look behind the scenes
Our change of name to ME business group GmbH & Co. KG[...]

Error culture as a success factor: Why leadership needs more courage today
In a world that is changing faster and faster, error prevention is[...]


Why Modern Leadership Development Determines the Success of SMEs
And why standardized training is no longer sufficient today The working world[...]

Is your skillset as a manager still up to date? Or are you stuck in the past?
In the past, the path to becoming a manager was clear: Anyone who is professionally involved in[...]

Trust is not a feeling – it is a commitment
Trust is one of the most frequently quoted words when it comes to[...]

Feedback is not praise – why leadership stops without feedforward
In over 20 years of leadership, I have experienced how often[...]

MEcademy: Learning that fits into everyday management
The new digital learning platform of the ME business group is live [...]

Stop the guide "fabric softener"
"Markus also gets something away from time to time." This sentence, said about me[...]
