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05.03.2025 By Mike Deecke
The dilemma of transformation
Many companies are embracing digitalisation, automation and agile methods – but without clear structures, change remains fragmented. Without defined roles, well-thought-out processes and a close link between expertise and organisation, transformations fizzle out without impact. Instead of chaos, a solid foundation is needed: only if organisational management is strategically structured can change be sustainably successful. In this blog post, I will explain how this can be achieved.
Read more18.12.2023 By Mike Deecke
Creating the structures needed to succeed
Having efficient, effective organisational structures is a key cornerstone for long-term corporate success. In this blog post, I explain the importance of organisation management and why it is a wise strategy to assign innovation management to specialised units. I will also highlight the need for efficiency and effectiveness within organisations, analyse successful case studies and demonstrate ways in which companies can find the right balance to succeed in an ever-changing business world.
Read more26.09.2023 By Mike Deecke
Four simple steps to make your business a success
Today’s business world is dynamic and full of challenges. But with the right approach, companies of all sizes from across all economic sectors can lay the foundation for long-term success. Four steps are critical here. In this blog post, I will explore each of these steps in greater detail and provide examples from real-life situations to illustrate ways you can take these steps in order to bring about radical change.
Read more04.09.2023 By Mike Deecke
The ingenious data lake
A data lake, also known as a data platform, is an ingenious and highly effective solution for addressing the complex challenges that come with storing, managing and analysing vast quantities of data. It provides an advanced infrastructure that enables organisations to store data in its native form and be flexible with how they process it later. In my blog post, I will go through the advantages it brings to the table.
Read more20.06.2023 By Mike Deecke
Organisational diagnostics
Organisational diagnostics is an important process for measuring and improving the performance and effectiveness of an organisation. It enables an organisation to perform a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of its strengths and weaknesses, which it can then use as a basis for future improvements and changes. I will explain why this is important and how to apply it in my blog post.
Read more05.05.2023 By Mike Deecke
Organisation – the design approach versus the management approach
As an organisational consultant, I help companies and departments optimise their structures and processes. There are two basic approaches to this: the design approach and the management approach. In this blog post, I will explain what these terms mean, what role they play in organisational development and how to successfully combine design and management.
Read more12.04.2023 By Mike Deecke
Understanding the power of process orientation
The process-oriented organisation is an approach to business management that focuses on business processes. The goal is to make processes more efficient and thereby increase the company’s productivity and profitability. In this blog post, you will learn all about the power of process orientation and why it is so successful.
Read more27.02.2023 By Mike Deecke
Everyone has their part to play – a comprehensive guide to understanding roles
Companies have different hierarchical structures depending on how they are aligned – whether they are function-oriented or process-oriented. People prefer one of the two orientations depending on their personal view and inclination, which is also reflected in the different roles in the company. In this blog post, I have compiled a list of typical roles found in function-oriented companies and in process-oriented ones.
Read more28.11.2022 By Mike Deecke
Corporate culture – the rules of the game
There are many cultures at a company that exist side by side. They are key building blocks for any successful business. It is crucial for companies to be proactive in defining and developing their work culture, especially in times of rapid growth and change. I explain and describe the different cultures in this blog post.
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