Wie bist Du zur Selbständigkeit gekommen? Anke Stein-Remmert

“How did you become self-employed?” – How I got into freelancing.

I’m frequently asked what prompted me to leave my secure, well-paid job as a salaried lawyer in a bank and become self-employed instead. Many people seem to think it was a very courageous move. They’re less surprised, however, when I…
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Anke Stein-Remmert

Inspirational thought: on Monday, always on Monday …

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Have you noticed how many people choose Monday as the day to plan all the changes they want to make? Do you ever find yourself doing that? Whether it’s changes in your diet or small changes in your daily routine, I always hear people say,…
Read more

Thoughts on employee turnover

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I recently had a discussion with a client about the current employee situation in his company. Naturally, we got talking about retention, onboarding and the high staff turnover rate. The way he pronounced the word “Fluktuation” (German…
Read more

What is a “MediationRefresher” course?

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My “Go for it Academy” went online in early January 2023. The Academy’s first course to be offered is the “MediationsRefresher.” And people keep asking me what exactly it is and more importantly, what it’s for. I’d like to answer…
Read more

© Go For It Academy

It’s done. I’ve created the © Go For It Academy. It went live on January 8, 2023. Now you’re probably wondering what it’s all about and what I’m trying to accomplish with it. Let me explain. Those of you who know me probably…
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Anke Stein Krisenmanagerin

The good resolutions. Or: “Groundhog Day.”

Have you ever been quizzed about your New Year’s resolutions? Were you asked if you’ve decided to quit smoking, work less, eat healthier or exercise more? If so, how did this make you feel and what is your standard response? We all know…
Read more

“What material do you always carry in your trunk?”

I was recently asked this question by a mediation student during a seminar. I thought it was such a great question that I decided to write a blog post about it. Because I think there are few things more annoying than finding yourself without…
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Anke Stein Die Krisenmanagerin

Food for thought

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As a child, whenever I felt annoyed by other people, my grandmother would respond with a wise and heartfelt saying: “The oak tree doesn't mind if a wild sow scratches its back on it, does it?” Do you know this saying? It comes from a…
Read more
Anke Stein Mitarbeitermotivation Mitarbeiterbindung

Employee retention and motivation – Part 3

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You may have accepted my invitation from the September blog and reflected on how often you communicate with your employees and, above all, on what basis these conversations take place. Have you asked about and exchanged mutual wishes, needs…
Read more
Anke-Stein-Mitarbeiterbindung-Mitarbeitermotivation

Employee retention and motivation – Part 2

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So, what can be done when we realize that employee motivation has deteriorated – or is even completely gone? Is there any way to rekindle or revive it? Let me put it this way: There certainly isn’t a magic pill that we can just hand…
Read more
Anke Stein Mitarbeitermotivation Mitarbeiterbindung

Employee retention and motivation – Part 1

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For quite some time now, the shortage of specialists and executives in Germany has been a major concern for our economy. HR departments and recruiters are finding it more and more challenging to come up with creative ideas and to find new ways…
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Transparente KommunikationNadja Jacke

“transparent communication” – INSIGHTS FROM PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

For 13 years now, I’ve been working as a freelance crisis and conflict manager in the German business world and abroad. As such, I support executives, teams and organizations at all management levels around issues such as employee motivation,…
Read more
Anke Stein, Teamentwicklung

Strengthening your teams: The team development clock

Currently, I’m receiving more and more requests for support around team collaboration. Market disruptions, staff shortages and the need for high levels of agility are causing restlessness, manifesting feelings of insecurity and leading to…
Read more
Selbstwirksamkeit und Stärkung in unsicheren ZeitenNadja Jacke

Self-efficacy and empowerment DURING uncertain times

In my current video series, I’m looking at a model that can prove helpful for dealing with stabilizing factors during uncertain times. We already have two years of global pandemic behind us, marked by restrictions, social distancing requirements…
Read more
Selbstmanagement und Organisation – wie definiere ich Ziele und bringe sie in die Umsetzung? (Teil 3)

Self-management and organization – How to define goals and put them into practice (Part 3)

In my March blog, I introduced you to the Disney Method for defining goals. I also promised that I would introduce you to a self-coaching variation on this method—and that’s what I’d like to share with you today. The Disney Method…
Read more

Self-management and organization – How to define goals and put them into practice (Part 2) 

In my previous blog article from February, I explained George T. Doran’s SMART formula, which is a proven way for defining achievable goals. In my article, I promised you a second part introducing another method: the Disney Method. It’s…
Read more
Selbstmanagement und Organisation – wie definiere ich Ziele und bringe sie in die Umsetzung?

Self-management and organization – How to define goals and put them into practice (Part 1) 

In the personal sphere, we all like to set goals for ourselves, typically in the form of New Year’s resolutions. In the professional context, we tend to talk about projects. In most cases, however, it remains unclear as to whether we’ll…
Read more
Kommunikatives Arbeiten im Online-Setting: Teil 4

Good communication in an online setting

Hello to you and all the best for a happy and healthy 2022! And of course, let me also welcome you to part four of our “Good communication in an online setting” blog series. This time, I’d once again like to address some of the special…
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Kommunikatives Arbeiten im OnlineformatAdobe Stock © Alex from the Rock

Holding Video conferences and communication in online settings

Part 2 of my “Mediation as an example of online crisis communication—can it work?” is intended to give you an overview of the various issues you’ll need to take into account when holding video conferences, and thus communicating, in…
Read more
Anke Stein - Onlinemediation

Crisis communication using the example of online mediation – can it work?

An intensive discussion has been going on for years as to whether online mediation works and, more importantly, whether it can be an appropriate means of resolving (often highly emotional) conflicts. The pandemic has provided us with plenty…
Read more
Konflikte - Was steckt dahinter? | Anke Stein - Die Krisenmanagerin

Conflicts – how do they arise in the first place?

Does any of the following sound familiar? You’re having a conflict with a colleague at work. You’re feeling ambivalent about something and are finding it hard to make up your mind. Things keep happening to you that you feel are slowing…
Read more
Krisenkommunikation - Anke Stein - DIE KrisenmangerinNadja Jacke

Crisis communication – What do I do when difficult interlocutors keep upsetting me?

Who wouldn’t be familiar with the following situation? You go into a conversation fully prepared and intent on a collaborative, solution-focused interaction. Yet, suddenly you find yourself triggered by the person across from you and go into…
Read more
Wie bist Du zur Selbständigkeit gekommen? Anke Stein-Remmert

“How did you become self-employed?” – How I got into freelancing.

I’m frequently asked what prompted me to leave my secure, well-paid job as a salaried lawyer in a bank and become self-employed instead. Many people seem to think it was a very courageous move. They’re less surprised, however, when I…
Read more
Anke Stein-Remmert

Inspirational thought: on Monday, always on Monday …

,
Have you noticed how many people choose Monday as the day to plan all the changes they want to make? Do you ever find yourself doing that? Whether it’s changes in your diet or small changes in your daily routine, I always hear people say,…
Read more

Thoughts on employee turnover

,
I recently had a discussion with a client about the current employee situation in his company. Naturally, we got talking about retention, onboarding and the high staff turnover rate. The way he pronounced the word “Fluktuation” (German…
Read more

What is a “MediationRefresher” course?

,
My “Go for it Academy” went online in early January 2023. The Academy’s first course to be offered is the “MediationsRefresher.” And people keep asking me what exactly it is and more importantly, what it’s for. I’d like to answer…
Read more

© Go For It Academy

It’s done. I’ve created the © Go For It Academy. It went live on January 8, 2023. Now you’re probably wondering what it’s all about and what I’m trying to accomplish with it. Let me explain. Those of you who know me probably…
Read more
Anke Stein Krisenmanagerin

The good resolutions. Or: “Groundhog Day.”

Have you ever been quizzed about your New Year’s resolutions? Were you asked if you’ve decided to quit smoking, work less, eat healthier or exercise more? If so, how did this make you feel and what is your standard response? We all know…
Read more

“What material do you always carry in your trunk?”

I was recently asked this question by a mediation student during a seminar. I thought it was such a great question that I decided to write a blog post about it. Because I think there are few things more annoying than finding yourself without…
Read more
Anke Stein Die Krisenmanagerin

Food for thought

, ,
As a child, whenever I felt annoyed by other people, my grandmother would respond with a wise and heartfelt saying: “The oak tree doesn't mind if a wild sow scratches its back on it, does it?” Do you know this saying? It comes from a…
Read more
Anke Stein Mitarbeitermotivation Mitarbeiterbindung

Employee retention and motivation – Part 3

,
You may have accepted my invitation from the September blog and reflected on how often you communicate with your employees and, above all, on what basis these conversations take place. Have you asked about and exchanged mutual wishes, needs…
Read more
Anke-Stein-Mitarbeiterbindung-Mitarbeitermotivation

Employee retention and motivation – Part 2

,
So, what can be done when we realize that employee motivation has deteriorated – or is even completely gone? Is there any way to rekindle or revive it? Let me put it this way: There certainly isn’t a magic pill that we can just hand…
Read more
Anke Stein Mitarbeitermotivation Mitarbeiterbindung

Employee retention and motivation – Part 1

,
For quite some time now, the shortage of specialists and executives in Germany has been a major concern for our economy. HR departments and recruiters are finding it more and more challenging to come up with creative ideas and to find new ways…
Read more
Transparente KommunikationNadja Jacke

“transparent communication” – INSIGHTS FROM PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

For 13 years now, I’ve been working as a freelance crisis and conflict manager in the German business world and abroad. As such, I support executives, teams and organizations at all management levels around issues such as employee motivation,…
Read more
Anke Stein, Teamentwicklung

Strengthening your teams: The team development clock

Currently, I’m receiving more and more requests for support around team collaboration. Market disruptions, staff shortages and the need for high levels of agility are causing restlessness, manifesting feelings of insecurity and leading to…
Read more
Selbstwirksamkeit und Stärkung in unsicheren ZeitenNadja Jacke

Self-efficacy and empowerment DURING uncertain times

In my current video series, I’m looking at a model that can prove helpful for dealing with stabilizing factors during uncertain times. We already have two years of global pandemic behind us, marked by restrictions, social distancing requirements…
Read more
Selbstmanagement und Organisation – wie definiere ich Ziele und bringe sie in die Umsetzung? (Teil 3)

Self-management and organization – How to define goals and put them into practice (Part 3)

In my March blog, I introduced you to the Disney Method for defining goals. I also promised that I would introduce you to a self-coaching variation on this method—and that’s what I’d like to share with you today. The Disney Method…
Read more

Self-management and organization – How to define goals and put them into practice (Part 2) 

In my previous blog article from February, I explained George T. Doran’s SMART formula, which is a proven way for defining achievable goals. In my article, I promised you a second part introducing another method: the Disney Method. It’s…
Read more
Selbstmanagement und Organisation – wie definiere ich Ziele und bringe sie in die Umsetzung?

Self-management and organization – How to define goals and put them into practice (Part 1) 

In the personal sphere, we all like to set goals for ourselves, typically in the form of New Year’s resolutions. In the professional context, we tend to talk about projects. In most cases, however, it remains unclear as to whether we’ll…
Read more
Kommunikatives Arbeiten im Online-Setting: Teil 4

Good communication in an online setting

Hello to you and all the best for a happy and healthy 2022! And of course, let me also welcome you to part four of our “Good communication in an online setting” blog series. This time, I’d once again like to address some of the special…
Read more
Kommunikatives Arbeiten im OnlineformatAdobe Stock © Alex from the Rock

Holding Video conferences and communication in online settings

Part 2 of my “Mediation as an example of online crisis communication—can it work?” is intended to give you an overview of the various issues you’ll need to take into account when holding video conferences, and thus communicating, in…
Read more
Anke Stein - Onlinemediation

Crisis communication using the example of online mediation – can it work?

An intensive discussion has been going on for years as to whether online mediation works and, more importantly, whether it can be an appropriate means of resolving (often highly emotional) conflicts. The pandemic has provided us with plenty…
Read more
Konflikte - Was steckt dahinter? | Anke Stein - Die Krisenmanagerin

Conflicts – how do they arise in the first place?

Does any of the following sound familiar? You’re having a conflict with a colleague at work. You’re feeling ambivalent about something and are finding it hard to make up your mind. Things keep happening to you that you feel are slowing…
Read more
Krisenkommunikation - Anke Stein - DIE KrisenmangerinNadja Jacke

Crisis communication – What do I do when difficult interlocutors keep upsetting me?

Who wouldn’t be familiar with the following situation? You go into a conversation fully prepared and intent on a collaborative, solution-focused interaction. Yet, suddenly you find yourself triggered by the person across from you and go into…
Read more