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The importance of hope in a cynical age
Hope, Leadership, Negativity, Work David Schmidtchen 7/5/25 Hope, Leadership, Negativity, Work David Schmidtchen 7/5/25

The importance of hope in a cynical age

Hope fuels collective aspiration and personal perseverance, providing a foundation for meaningful action amid cynicism.

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Nine questions about talent management
Talent Management, Leadership, Organisational Design David Schmidtchen 4/3/25 Talent Management, Leadership, Organisational Design David Schmidtchen 4/3/25

Nine questions about talent management

Talent management is fundamentally based on understanding human nature, abilities, and potential. Often overlooked, the philosophy behind talent management plays a critical role in the implementation and effectiveness of these programs. The challenges of talent management start here.

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The unending quest for the ‘perfect’ organisational culture
Organisational Culture, Leadership, Organsiational Change David Schmidtchen 28/7/23 Organisational Culture, Leadership, Organsiational Change David Schmidtchen 28/7/23

The unending quest for the ‘perfect’ organisational culture

The perfect culture promises unimaginable employee engagement, performance, and productivity benefits. However, the quest seems to have no end, and the longed-for benefits seem just as unattainable. What if our quest is based on a false assumption?

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Accountability and trust...
Performance, Accountability, Leadership David Schmidtchen 12/3/19 Performance, Accountability, Leadership David Schmidtchen 12/3/19

Accountability and trust...

Can we better frame a conversation about accountability? A conversation that allows us to see accountability as a relationship rather than a penal code. And one where we can think about accountability as an organisational and leadership choice in managing control and delegation.

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