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The Mannheim MBA offers the best Return On Investment (ROI) worldwide. This has again been confirmed by the QS Global MBA Rankings 2025. In this list of leading business schools, Mannheim is positioned among the Top 50 worldwide again. Find out more about the Mannheim Full-Time MBA here: https://lnkd.in/ea5Ej629 #MannheimBusinessSchool #MannheimerForLife #MannheimMBA #MBA #ROI

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Wow - thanks Simon Walter, Magdalena Maier and Charlotte Niklahs for the program you've put together for the #management hive of #pakcon24! 🔥 How to set up a 10x innovation culture by Nina Michahelles, Sarina Hergarten, Alexander Böhm, Nils Wagner How to build and scale high-performing companies by Friederike Reuter, Stefan Roebel, Martin Sondenheimer, Magdalena Maier Strategy is broken by Sebastian Herzog, Isabelle Schnellbuegel, Paul Becker, Simon Walter AI: The Biggest Opportunity for the German Mittelstand? by Dr. Alexander Mrozek, Dr. Sebastian Walter, Anna Franziska Michel, Dr. Alexandra Deichsel Why Digital Transformations often fail - particularly in Germany by Miriam van Straelen, Marc Schiekofer, Cecilie Hohlbein Hegelund, Moritz Trutschel Venture Clienting - Success Factors of Startup - Corporate Collaborations by Arno Baltruschat, Dr. Sophie Chung, Stefan Schmautz, Anne Decker Last ticket drop: https://lnkd.in/duPQg3Wc

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In the latest episode of the Besser Beraten - Consulting Podcast, Philipp Maier, Co-Founder & Managing Director at White Label Advisory, sits down with Pavol Sikula, CEO of AskBrian. They discuss current trends and hot topics in the consulting market, the fascinating founding story of AskBrian, the transformative role of intelligent assistants in consulting even before ChatGPT, and how AI has fundamentally changed, and will continue to change - the daily routines of consultants. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation packed with industry expertise and forward-thinking perspectives! #AskBrian #AI #podcast #managmentconsulting

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Proud to be recognized among the Top 20 #TechforImpact companies in ESG reporting! 🎉 At SINAI, we're dedicated to driving meaningful change through our comprehensive decarbonization platform. 🌍 We empower businesses to achieve early and late-stage decarbonization goals, providing robust ESG reporting solutions in partnership with experts like Novisto and UL Solutions. Our mission is to simplify and enhance your sustainability strategy, ensuring compliance and impact. Interested in how we can support your ESG and decarbonization initiatives? Connect with us to learn more about our innovative solutions! #Decarbonization #Sustainability #ESG

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📢 This year's “𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗣" and therefore the 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬𝟬 real asset technology companies have been chosen by BUILTWORLD in cooperation with PwC!    Guess what?  🎖️ We at Green City Solutions GmbH feel delighted as we are - again - part of this inspiring list, among such great companies, and in 2024 in the 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 category. The 4️⃣th edition of the #TechforImpact Map showcases innovations of "a wide range of topics", "offering a comprehensive view of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria for real assets". #realassets #ESG #TechforImpactMap #GreenInfrastructure #BUILTWORLD #PWC #GreenCitySolutions #WeGrowFreshAir PWC Germany | PwC Deutschland

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Increasing M&A activity is influencing the German #consulting market – this is one of the key findings of the recently published 𝗟ü𝗻𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗸 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁.   🔗 The #Lünendonk List of the Top 20 leading #businessconsulting companies in Germany is available for free download at: https://lnkd.in/dpdgyRch   📈 The Top 20 German consultancies grew by 12.5 per cent in 2023, international consultancies by 8.4 per cent. According to the German Association of Management Consultancies (Bundesverband Deutscher Unternehmensberatungen (BDU) e. V.), the German management #consultancy market grew to €46.7 billion in 2023 (+6.9%; 2022: €43.7 billion).   𝗔𝘁 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 📍 Roland Berger continues to head the Lünendonk List of German business consultancies by a notable margin. Total revenues here rose by 14.9 per cent to precisely 1 billion euros. 📍 Simon-Kucher retains second place with total revenues of 540.5 million euros. Growth at the firm is comparatively low at one per cent. 📍 Taking third spot among German management consultancies this year is Horváth, with revenues of 306.0 million euros (+13.3%). 📍 Porsche Consulting follows close behind, its sales for the first time surpassing €300 million (€304.6 million; +12.4%). 📍 d-fine also achieved above-average growth of 20.1 per cent and ranks fifth on 266.2 million euros.   The German consulting market continues to be dominated by international consulting companies with a range of service offerings. Accenture and Deloitte’s consulting units are the global industry leaders with revenues of more than US$30 billion each, followed by PwC (US$22.6 billion) and EY (US$22.2 billion).   📘 The Lünendonk-List is part of the Lünendonk Survey 2024 ‘𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻’ - a central theme alongside the industry rankings is artificial intelligence (#AI). The Survey will be published in July and is available to order at https://lnkd.in/dRejctAa Jörg Hossenfelder https://lnkd.in/dpdgyRch

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𝗜𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗖? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂. Michael Treskow from Eight Roads Ventures said recently on #startupland powered by deutsche-startups.de that we're already playing in the big leagues. But are we? Let's dive into some numbers. Germany's venture capital scene is booming, but how do we compare globally? 1. In 2022, Germany attracted €11.3 billion in VC investments. Impressive, right? 2. Yet, the US still leads with €150 billion. The gap is significant. 3. But here's a twist: Germany is closing the distance fast. Growth rates are higher than many expect. So, what's behind this momentum? → A strong startup ecosystem that fosters innovation. → Government initiatives supporting tech ventures. → A cultural shift towards embracing entrepreneurship. But challenges remain. The focus is now on creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices, especially from the HR sector, can thrive. To truly lead, we must leverage untapped potential, like the 50+ generation and women in STEM. Germany's VC landscape is evolving, and the future looks promising. Yet, we must continue pushing boundaries to maintain our upward trajectory. What are your thoughts on Germany's VC potential? Are we ready to lead globally?

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📽 #DEC24 - The Digital Money Ecosystem: 2024 Outlook Anne-Sophie Gógl (ehem. Braun) from KPMG Deutschland kicks off the Digital Euro Conference with an outlook on the #digitalmoney ecosystem for 2024. She first introduces the four regulated forms of digital money and emphasizes that #centralbanks and the private sector are expanding the monetary system to include digital currencies. Anne-Sophie further delves into the digital money ecosystem she envisions for the near future, including #MiCA-regulated #stablecoins, #wholesale settlements on #DLT, the digital (#retail) euro, and Commercial Bank Money Tokens (#CBMT). Each of these forms is shaping a future where every type of money has its distinct purpose. Check out the keynote recording ⬇ https://lnkd.in/d5YG3Kpr

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➥ 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: #𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗘 𝗩𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 "What is work?" - Together with Thorsten Schnieders from PwC Deutschland, our Managing Director and Head of Research and Strategy Andreas Höfner talked about the future of work at this year’s GARBE Vordenker Conference. #Newwork continues to be a hot topic: in their keynote speech, Thorsten and Andreas focused on the opportunities offered by new working approaches and provided a historical outline with relevant examples of progress. The following theses were put forward:   ➡️ Thesis 1: On the way to a 15-hour week ➡️ Thesis 2: Technological Darwinism is lurking! ➡️ Thesis 3: Today’s work is multilocal and mobile, tomorrow’s work is virtual and in the metaverse   In the following panel discussion with the title “work in transition”, our Managing Director Thomas Kallenbrunnen, Dr. Sandra Breuer from loop_creating places, Katharina von Schacky from WeWork and Thorsten Schnieders from PwC Deutschland discussed new approaches for future working environments.    According to Thomas, "working environments will change significantly not only for office workers, but for example also in the healthcare sector, in schools and supermarkets - thanks to technological opportunities. Property owners and developers need to respond to this."   #Vordenker #Hamburg #Deepdive #paneldiscussion #realestate #future

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Great thoughts on how to balance multiple target dimensions when realigning operations and (re)-building production sites. Nowadays investments and operating costs run beside resilience, ESG, digitization requirements. Finding the synergies to make conflicting targets into self-reinforcing ones needs a holistic approach!

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Meet our colleague Rainer, who has been part of Roland Berger since 2022 and still remembers the recruitment process very clearly. 💭 "I tried to do cases with case partners, so I signed up on online platforms where there are fellow applicants who want to train for consulting interviews." Curious about how the application process works at Roland Berger and what else Rainer did to prepare? Join us on our YouTube channel for the full video featuring Rainer and his colleagues Stefanie, Magdalena, Marco, and Robert. They will share their experiences and insights into life at Roland Berger and the Financial Services industry! 📽️ Click the link below to watch now: https://lnkd.in/dG77sAPH #JoinRolandBerger #ConsultingCareer #FinancialServices #RecruitmentProcess

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𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗖 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲! (at least, that's the hope according to the latest surveys by the German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVK) and KfW Bank). 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹? 🤓 The BVK's German Venture Capital Barometer surveys around 200 members quarterly, covering key metrics that describe the business climate in the German VC landscape, including fundraising, exit options, and more. Start-ups are at the end of the VC funding chain. If VC funds face a capital crunch, Start-ups feel the squeeze too. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 📊 I've graphically analyzed the data since 2019 (see image below) and found: 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸: The pandemic was a shock but also spurred new business models and opportunities. VC sentiment on fundraising and exits was high between 2020 and 2021. However, Start-up entry valuations dropped, possibly due to market pessimism. The deal pipeline remained strong, with robust deal flow quality and quantity. Many Start-ups seized the moment to access VC investments at lower valuations, driven by the pandemic's uncertainty. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮: Many factors contributed to this downturn. Notably, the ECB's incremental interest rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation in Europe (see purple line). Increased energy costs, the war in Ukraine (loss of sales markets), supply chain disruptions, and poor market sentiment likely played roles. These challenges made it tough to raise fresh VC capital and secure attractive exits. A backlog of exits still exists. 𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝟮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: The sentiment indicator improved by 10.6 points to -8.9 balance points. A positive trend is also emerging in fundraising and exit options. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮? 🤔 I hope the situation improves in the coming months and years. Young, dynamic, and innovative Start-ups are crucial for long-term economic growth, as seen in the USA. Have you noticed the negative sentiment as a Start-up? Or the exit congestion as a VC manager? When do you think the situation will turn around? You can find full access to the reports at: https://lnkd.in/eJUt7AeK

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Start-ups in Europe: a light at the end of the tunnel - finally!    This article by Nadine Schimroszik in Handelsblatt gives reason for hope for the tech ecosystem, as it summarises a development that has been tentatively emerging for some time: The number of new #start-ups in Germany is growing again, by 17 per cent, as shown by a comparison of the first quarter of 2024 with the same quarter of the previous year.   💡It is particularly interesting to see that most investments are being made in AI. An unmistakable sign that they continue to be a driver of innovation for the German startup ecosystem.   We recently came to a similar conclusion with my team, as part of our analysis of the German startup landscape. Our conclusion: more and more funding are being mobilised for ♻️ #Greentech business ideas that are based on AI-based technologies and have a positive impact on our planet. More info on our research at IRIS can be found in Startup Insider`s Investors Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/dU-5AMPz More info on Nadine’s insightful article here: https://lnkd.in/depicwGA

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🏁💥 How can we keep European companies competitive while watching countries like Germany fall behind in innovation rankings? A recent Handelsblatt article by Thomas Jahn and Nadine Schimroszik uncovers what’s behind the innovation ranking produced by the Federation of German Industries (BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.) and Roland Berger, where Germany has moved down to 12th place out of a total of 35 selected countries. 🤝 Earlybird Co-Founder & Partner Dr. Hendrik Brandis comments “As a business location, we should aspire to commercialize deep tech technologies here in the long term. But if companies are faced with a choice of either not finding the necessary follow-up financing or accepting a relocation, the latter will be the preferred option.” This article includes special mentions of Earlybird portfolio companies Isar Aerospace, Marvel Fusion, and Lilium. 🚀 Experts, investors, and entrepreneurs see 4 main measures for Germany to secure a better future. Read here to discover the path to success: https://bit.ly/3Zvj7ax. Cc: Daniel Metzler, Josef Fleischmann, Moritz von der Linden, Pasha Shabalin, Heike Freund, Daniel Wiegand, Sebastian Born, Dr. Patrick Nathen, Matthias Meiner and many more! #Innovation #European #Germany #Startups #Growth #VentureCapital

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The German economy's need for transformation continues to ensure full order books 📖 🌐 Global players in consulting are growing in single digits - driven by less dynamic development in the USA and Asia. 📈 The Federal Association of German Management Consultancies (BDU) are still forecasting growth of 7.2%.

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🚀 Exciting update: Our latest study together with PwC Deutschland and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management entitled “Decoding Ecosystem Managers” is now available in English 🇬🇧 in PwC's global #LeadershipAgenda. 🌍 Our research, involving 130 global ecosystem managers, reveals three major issues: ️⏲ On average, ecosystem managers spend just 20 hours per week overseeing internal and external business ecosystems. Despite their crucial role in long-term corporate growth and success, they often face limited time for execution. 👩‍🔧 Ecosystem managers typically juggle seven different responsibilities across various key areas within their companies, highlighting the breadth of their tasks. 📊 Companies tend to track ecosystem performance using only three out of six available KPIs, with softer indicators like ecosystem customer satisfaction being the most popular. 🔍 Explore three actionable ways for C-suite leaders to empower ecosystem managers and drive better outcomes. Learn more here: https://pwc.to/3UOXEXv What are your personal experiences as ecosystem managers and how do you define your role? 👉 Feel free to write it in the comments or join our free webinar for ecosystem managers on June 5th with WHU: https://lnkd.in/eWfdSmVV 🙏 Special thanks to our esteemed authors Axel Deniz, Alexander Rösch, Roksana Siewiorek, Roxane Diesing from PwC Deutschland, and Dries Faems from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management for their collaboration. Ecosystemizer #Research #Innovation #Ecosystems #Management

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Shaping Europe’s #DeepTech future together! 🌍🤝 One of the highlights at this year’s #FallingWalls Science Summit was our #BCG x SPRIND - Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen Executive Table, bringing together leaders from diverse innovation agencies, corporates, and venture capitalists across Europe. Never before have we gathered such a diverse group to shape our deep tech future.  This fruitful discussion marked a powerful step toward a pan-European deep tech strategy, focusing on three crucial changes needed for us to lead in global innovation:  ➡ Change scientific dogma: Almost half of the world's PhDs are awarded in Europe, yet success for scientists is still measured mainly by publications. To empower real-world impact, founding a company should be a natural next step post-PhD. Shifting this mindset can inspire a new generation of science-driven entrepreneurs. ➡ Strengthen business transfer: With German universities investing only 0.1% of their budgets into business transfer, we see an urgent need to rethink these priorities. University transfer centers should move from profit centers to service providers, supporting deep tech startups through long-term investment, encouraging both risk-taking and sustainable growth. ➡ Build a shared ecosystem: While Europe has made strides in early-stage funding, there’s a gap in later-stage investments, especially compared to the US. Encouraging companies and governments to become startup clients and fostering venture clienting are essential steps to create a sustainable ecosystem that helps deep tech startups scale effectively. At BCG, we are proud to have collaborated with SPRIN-D to build these bridges and foster the essential discussions. Thank you to all participants for joining the table and exchanging your ideas.  #Innovation Markus Lorenz Rafael Laguna de la Vera Antonia Jenkinson, ACCA, FCSI Anna Bergstrand António Grilo

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💡 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to act as a catalyst for a wide variety of transaction types. Particularly, generative #AI possesses the power to disrupt entities ranging from corporate giants to startups, impacting sectors and even entire industries. Although generative AI is still in its infancy, its influence on business and society is already becoming significant. AI can drive substantial cost efficiencies, create new revenue streams, open new customer channels, and both enhance and commoditize value propositions. The forthcoming AI wave will compel companies to reassess their strategies, business models, markets, and competitors. This movement is likely to generate a spectrum of transactions, from traditional mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to partnerships, alliances, and innovative relationships previously unseen. Read the complete report below.

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