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Communications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #15: Warum Kooperationen zwischen NGOs und Unternehmen kritisch sein könnenFast täglich auf Unternehmenswebseiten, Produkten oder beim Einkauf im Supermarkt, begegnen uns Sticker, Siegel und Logos von NGOs. Diese Logos von Non-Governmental-Organizations sind Teil von Kooperationen mit Unternehmen. Ein bekanntestes Beispiel dafür, ist die Kooperation zwischen der EDEKA und dem WWF. Aber habt ihr euch dabei schonmal gefragt, warum Unternehmen und NGOs eigentlich zusammenarbeiten? Was bringt ihnen das? Wer hat hier eigentlich Vor- oder Nachteile von wem? Was bedeutet das für uns als Konsumenten und wie beeinflusst uns das? Diesen Fragen wollen wir in unserem Podcast auf den Grund gehen und haben uns dafür Susanne Adle...2024-10-0146 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #14: Gen Z – Generation Low Performer?Oft werden der Generation Z Eigenschaften wie faul, unmotiviert oder unzuverlässig zugeschrieben und Anhänger dieser Generation hätten horrende, unrealistischeForderungen an ihren Arbeitgeber und Arbeitsalltag. Manche Menschen mögen sogar behaupten, die Generation Z zeichnet eine Generation voller Low-Performer. Doch was steckt wirklich hinter den wachsenden Ansprüchen dieser Generation? Sind diese gerechtfertigt oder nicht? Wie wirkt sich das auf den Arbeitsmarkt aus? Und nicht zuletzt: kann man die Generation Z wirklich als Low-Performer beschreiben? Anhand von drei spannenden Interviews werden wir - Raphael Feigl und Leonie Kirsch - diesen Fragen...2024-09-2044 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #13: KI & kritisches DenkenIn dieser Folge von „Kommunikationsraum: Wirtschaft der Zukunft“ beleuchten wir den Einfluss von Künstlicher Intelligenz auf den Journalismus und vor allem auf das kritische Denken des Menschen. Host Eric Nestler diskutiert mit den Gästen Anja Guder, Sina Thäsler- Kordonouri und Tim Horlacher die Auswirkungen und Probleme von KI und die Zukunftsaussichten für uns als Internet-Nutzer. Zusammen schenken sie den Hörern Einblicke in die aktuelle Situation und Meinung von Journalisten und Experten.Key Takeaways: Künstliche Intelligenz kann einerseits eine Gefahr für die Arbeit von Journalistinnen und Journalisten darstellen, birgt auf la...2024-09-0239 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #12: Back to the roots? About corporate attitude and how it really makes an impactIn this thought-provoking episode of Communications Room Talk, hosts Mark Derbacher and Hartmut Hübner are joined by Christoph Lautenbach, Managing Partner of Lautenbach Sass. They delve into the increasingly discussed topic of corporate attitudes towards societal and geopolitical issues. The discussion explores the implications of expressing or withholding corporate stances, the role of company values, and how these decisions impact trust and stakeholder relations.Key Takeaways:Businesses remain the most trusted institutions and are expected to drive positive societal change, as indicated by studies like the Edelman Trust Barometer. This is a...2024-04-1443 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Podcast Special: The Power of Reading in Shaping Communication and Broadening PerspectiveIn this special edition, hosts Mark Derbacher and Hartmut Hübner delve into the profound impact of reading on communication, moderation, and personal development. They explore the significance of reading across genres and disciplines, highlighting how it fosters learning, self-reflection, and a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives. Through their personal reading journeys, Mark and Hartmut inspire listeners to embrace reading as a tool for personal and professional growth, offering insights into why reading is crucial for anyone interested in enriching their communication skills and broadening their worldview. They recommend a diverse range of books that have influenced them i...2024-01-3051 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #11: AI in Communications – Challenges and OpportunitiesWelcome to the 11th episode of Communications Room Talk, where the hosts Hartmut and Mark delve into the increasingly pertinent topic of Artificial Intelligence in the field of communications. In this episode, they explore the dichotomy of AI as both a challenge and an opportunity, particularly in sales, marketing, and communications. Join them as they discuss the evolving landscape of AI, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, responsibility, and human insight in leveraging AI tools effectively.AI Strategies and their Impact on Employment: The podcast discusses the significant impact of AI on employment in...2024-01-1937 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #10: The future of critical thinking in businessIn this enlightening discussion, hosts Hartmut Hübner and Mark Derbacher dive deep into the role of critical thinking and communication in shaping the future of businesses. They explore how established companies can adapt and innovate by rethinking their assumptions and embracing new methodologies.Main InsightsThe Danger of Complacency: Companies like Kodak, which once led the market in film photography, failed to adapt because they stuck to their established business models. They didn't critically question their basic assumptions when digital technology was on the rise, leading to t...2023-10-0734 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #09: Purpose makes different generations act together for positive changeWelcome to the next special edition of the Communications Room Talk podcast! Today, the hosts Mark and Hartmut are summarizing the second part of the Purpose Dialog, an event that brought together Gen Z members and the business world to exchange concepts for a purposeful economy. The event featured panelists Eva Pomeroy from the Presencing Institute, Joep Cornelissen from Erasmus University, Allan Moelholm from kaerly, Thimo Kühner from Stabilo, Frank Thiele from Meet Your Purpose, Franz Allmayer from digihub.li, as well as students Amelie Kurz and Lisa Eggert from the University of M...2023-08-2351 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #08: Creating a Better World through Purpose-Driven InitiativesWelcome to a special edition of the Communications Room Talk podcast! Today, the hosts Mark and Hartmut are introducing the first part of the Purpose Dialog, an event that brought together Gen Z members and the business world to exchange concepts for a purposeful economy. The event featured panelists Eva Pomeroy from the Presencing Institute, Joep Cornelissen from Erasmus University, Allan Moelholm from kaerly, Thimo Kühner from Stabilo, Frank Thiele from Meet Your Purpose, Franz Allmayer from digihub.li, as well as Amelie Kurz and Lisa Eggert from the University of Munich. 2023-07-1547 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #07: Structured to success – with commitment and communicationIn this podcast episode, Kimmo Järvinen, Director Operational Excellence at Kaizen Institute, highlights the importance of effective strategy execution and communication within organizations. In an optimistic and inspiring dialog with Hartmut and Mark, he introduces the key concepts of KAIZEN™ and emphasizes the need for balance between strategy, process improvement, and daily operational management. Direct communication between managers and team members is also crucial for success. Implementing structured ways of executing strategies enhances capabilities and competitiveness of companies and leaves them space to act effectively on unexpected events. Kimmo believes that winning is fun, and success not onl...2023-06-1232 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #06: How to harness the power of AI in communicationsIn this episode of the Communications Room Talk podcast, hosts Mark and Hartmut discuss the opportunities and potential threats of artificial intelligence (AI) in communication. They delve into the benefits of using AI tools like Chat GPT for research, document preparation, and data analysis, highlighting the many ways in which AI can improve productivity and accelerate communications.Mark and Hartmut explore the question of whether AI can be truly creative, beyond simply putting together existing information in new ways. They argue that human interaction and communication are still essential for generating new ideas and creative thinking. They...2023-04-2426 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #05: Addressing challenges in organizationsIn this podcast, we discuss the importance of addressing challenges in organizations and how to get stakeholders to understand and act accordingly. They emphasize the need to create a culture of seeing and addressing challenges, develop a structured approach, and involve everyone in conversations.Here are the main facts and hypotheses discussed in the podcast:Addressing challenges is necessary for any company that wants to remain successful.Human psychology often causes people to resist change and cling to stability.It is crucial to make people understand and accept the need for change and to give them...2023-03-2432 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #04: Responsibility ethics vs. ethics of mindIn this episode, we discuss the importance of taking responsibility and avoiding ideological thinking in decision-making. We emphasize the need to consider the complexities of a situation and evaluate it on a case-by-case basis. We also stress the importance of communication and collaboration among stakeholders, including customers, in order to make progress and avoid wrong decisions.Main Points:Decisions should be experience-based and made in teams, considering the challenges faced by the company and its customers.Fixed ideologies can lead to wrong decisions and hinder development.Responsibility-based ethics require reflection and evaluation...2023-03-1535 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #03: Impact vs. ActionismThis episode is an all-time classic: We discuss how to communicate in an impactful way, if the speed of business life turns faster and faster. Driven by the urge to permanently contribute more, many business people put themselves under too much pressure. We recommend focusing on impact through simplicity: Reduce to the max. Less is often more. Tune in and join the discussion!1:32. Many people try to prove that they are employed properly. And this is already very close to actionism.2:50. Making homework first means think about what you want to reach, think...2023-03-0130 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #02: Let's make communicating purpose a habit!In this episode, we elaborate on the question how a company can keep it's purpose alive in the long run. Responsible, honest and open communication, based on ongoing reflection, plays a key role:Business leaders play an active role in communicating purpose: A clear vision combines with a clear purpose and the associated value.Beyond «purpose washing», the question is how to really make purpose meaningful and effective. Our point is: It happens when individual purpose matches the business purpose.Purpose gets serious in the process of decision making, because that's where purpose gets concrete and visible by li...2023-02-1426 minCommunications Room TalkCommunications Room Talk #01: Great leadership is about great communicationIn 2023 more than ever before, the ability to communicate effectively will be crucial in addressing some of the major challenges facing Europe:1️⃣ Economic challenges: In 2023, the ongoing energy crisis and inflation are likely to reduce consumption. These challenges require collaboration among companies and between businesses and customers to find sustainable and innovative solutions. Effective communication plays a critical role in fostering this collaboration and co-creation.2️⃣ Political challenges: Europe also faces political challenges, including the need for closer dialogue between politicians and businesses and the need to better incorporate the views and concerns of Generation Z to inject positive...2023-02-0330 min