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++++Hot off the press++++ FORBES: "Meet The World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024! [...] Eight firms on our list earned stars in all 27 categories, and they were the same top performers as last year. But this year, Accenture led that pack—bumping McKinsey & Company from the head of the list—with Accenture receiving 26 5-star ratings and one 4-star rating, while McKinsey received 24 5-star ratings and three 4-star ratings. For the second year in a row, Deloitte earned 25 5-star ratings and two 4-star ratings. The other five firms that received stars in all 27 categories (specifically, 4- and 5-star ratings) were Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain &Company, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and EY." We at (formerly) Vocatus, are especially happy and proud to have joined this amazing consulting powerhouse which just has been ranked #1 by the latest FORBES ranking! Christina Raab, Muqsit Ashraf, Michael Brueckner, Michael A. Meyer, Johannes Trenka 👏

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The Handelsblatt Research Institute has once again identified Germany's top personnel consultants, and MU is keeping its place as one of the top 40 recruitment consultancies. In collaboration with The IQ Company, The Handelsblatt Research Institute has identified the 40 leading HR consulting companies of 2024. They used the reviews of over 20,500 employees from 2,800 companies as well as the opinions of around 48,000 managers and human resources managers. Whilst doing the review, Handelsblatt also took the opportunity to do a study to look at the biggest challenges that recruiters currently face. The need for AI experts is reflected in the study, where AI and robotics have significantly risen in importance among industry topics. The study also identifies digitalisation and sustainability as top priorities for HR consultants in Germany, reflecting the country's need for managers capable of driving structural change. You can find the online article from Handelsblatt entitled “These are the best HR consultants in Germany” here: https://lnkd.in/dXjKurjC Thank you, Handelsblatt for again recognising MU as a top recruitment firm in Germany! Read more in our press room here: https://lnkd.in/dsDi2t6U

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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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You are going to burn a lot of money with an acquisition.   How do you want to make up for that?   See 🔒 Seal #1 – Resisting financial synergies of Post Merger Integration – a closed book!? Demystifying the world of PMI.   Link in the comments. 👇   By The Hardt Group GmbH – The #Transformation Agents   #PMIspective #PMI #Transformation #Carveout #Merger #postmerger #manda #mergerintegration #postmergerintegration

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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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How are topics such as DE&I, AI and Culture Add influencing the recruitment of executive roles? Caroline Gellrich- van Brakel, Page Executive Germany & CEE Senior Partner, discussed these among other trends in an Executive Search Round Table organized by the German HR magazine #Personalwirtschaft 👉 Check out Caroline’s last post for further insights https://shorturl.at/jan12 Or read the magazine’s full article https://shorturl.at/nEmRU #PageGroup #PageExecutive #ExecutiveRecruitment #DEI #CulturalAdd

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The Handelsblatt Research Institute has once again identified Germany's top personnel consultants, and MU is keeping its place as one of the top 40 recruitment consultancies. In collaboration with The IQ Company, The Handelsblatt Research Institute has identified the 40 leading HR consulting companies of 2024. They used the reviews of over 20,500 employees from 2,800 companies as well as the opinions of around 48,000 managers and human resources managers. Whilst doing the review, Handelsblatt also took the opportunity to do a study to look at the biggest challenges that recruiters currently face. The need for AI experts is reflected in the study, where AI and robotics have significantly risen in importance among industry topics. The study also identifies digitalisation and sustainability as top priorities for HR consultants in Germany, reflecting the country's need for managers capable of driving structural change. You can find the online article from Handelsblatt entitled “These are the best HR consultants in Germany” here: https://lnkd.in/d85ec_PE Thank you, Handelsblatt for again recognising MU as a top recruitment firm in Germany! Read more in our press room here: https://lnkd.in/dAX9Pcgf

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"In the course of your career, you have the opportunity to attend trainings, boost your consulting skills, but also meet new people and build up your network!" How does Roland Berger support you in shaping your career? How was the onboarding experience? Our colleague Steffi answers these questions for you in today's video. Curious to know more about development opportunities at Roland Berger? 🎥 Join us on our YouTube channel for the full video featuring Steffi and her colleagues Magdalena, Marco, Robert and Rainer. They will share their experiences and insights into life at Roland Berger and the Financial Services industry! Click the following link to watch now: https://lnkd.in/dk4VuafB #JoinRolandBerger #FinancialServices #onboarding #development

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🥁 We are launching the HR Tech Innovation Hubs in Europe, starting in Germany.  HR, digitalization, and artificial intelligence - is that possible to unite?  Even if the opposite is still the case in many companies, in our experience, HR, Recruitment, smart digitalization, and AI fit perfectly together. That is one of the key reasons we are founding the HR Tech Innovation Hubs across Europe, starting in Germany now. With more locations to get active during the current quarter. 👏 Thank you, Peter Kolb 🎸, from LogOn Tech GmbH, for becoming a strategic partner for our HEXA Global Ventures and HEXA Texas Coworking and Business Acceleration Hub 🤝 . Our main goals: 👉 To actively support companies with the introduction and acceptance of helpful innovative HR solutions. 👉 To assist young companies (start-ups) with product definition, development, market definitions, sales readiness, and introductions to their ideal customers in well-defined markets. 🌞 Are you interested in that agenda?  Would you like to exchange ideas with experts on the topic? Would you like to receive best practices that address the limits and possibilities of digitalization and AI in general or in the HR, recruitment, and staffing arenas?  Do you have a product idea or even an MVP? Or do you have experience with digitalization in HR and want to share it with others?  Do you need to get your current market business focus bigger, and you are set to expand? ⚡ If any of the above questions sound good to you - feel free to reach out to me for an initial friendly chat!

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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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The Handelsblatt Research Institute has once again identified Germany's top personnel consultants, and MU is keeping its place as one of the top 40 recruitment consultancies. In collaboration with The IQ Company, The Handelsblatt Research Institute has identified the 40 leading HR consulting companies of 2024. They used the reviews of over 20,500 employees from 2,800 companies as well as the opinions of around 48,000 managers and human resources managers. Whilst doing the review, Handelsblatt also took the opportunity to do a study to look at the biggest challenges that recruiters currently face. The need for AI experts is reflected in the study, where AI and robotics have significantly risen in importance among industry topics. The study also identifies digitalisation and sustainability as top priorities for HR consultants in Germany, reflecting the country's need for managers capable of driving structural change. You can find the online article from Handelsblatt entitled “These are the best HR consultants in Germany” here: https://lnkd.in/gqya-YGA Thank you, Handelsblatt for again recognising MU as a top recruitment firm in Germany! Read more in our press room here: https://lnkd.in/gY75ujkV

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The Handelsblatt Research Institute has once again identified Germany's top personnel consultants, and MU is keeping its place as one of the top 40 recruitment consultancies. In collaboration with The IQ Company, The Handelsblatt Research Institute has identified the 40 leading HR consulting companies of 2024. They used the reviews of over 20,500 employees from 2,800 companies as well as the opinions of around 48,000 managers and human resources managers. Whilst doing the review, Handelsblatt also took the opportunity to do a study to look at the biggest challenges that recruiters currently face. The need for AI experts is reflected in the study, where AI and robotics have significantly risen in importance among industry topics. The study also identifies digitalisation and sustainability as top priorities for HR consultants in Germany, reflecting the country's need for managers capable of driving structural change. You can find the online article from Handelsblatt entitled “These are the best HR consultants in Germany” here: https://lnkd.in/d6FPVDvH Thank you, Handelsblatt for again recognising MU as a top recruitment firm in Germany! Read more in our press room here: https://lnkd.in/daDxBG-j

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German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the backbone of the country's economy, face significant competition in the digital world, particularly from global players. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a shift to online commerce, challenging traditional businesses to adapt quickly. As the pandemic's impact on e-commerce subsides, many SMEs face the task of maintaining the online structures they built, which now burden their income statements. Besides, customers' return to physical stores and their expectation for a seamless Omnichannel experience necessitate a new, customer-centric approach. How can SMEs compete against those giants? What "tools" do they need? And how do they need to develop their organization and technology to remain future-proof? You will find my thoughts in our latest blogpost. Happy to receive your feedback, comments or personal message🙌 . https://lnkd.in/eHJVrA7S #SMEs #DigitalStrategy #OhrConsulting #Ecom #Omnichannel #CRM #customercentric

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Imagine a world where Germany leads the future of #DeepTech 💭 Turning this vision into reality is achievable, though there are still steps to be taken. With the recently published Startup-Verband's "#Innovationsagenda 2030 – Weltklasse Made in Germany," we've outlined the path for Germany to emerge as a global leader in DeepTech by 2030. Germany has all the essential ingredients: world-class research, a strong industrial base, top-tier talent, and a long-standing tradition of innovation. DeepTech is more than just another sector; it’s the cornerstone for addressing the world’s most urgent challenges, from climate change to healthcare innovation. As we look to the future, it's clear that DeepTech will drive the next wave of global progress. To unlock this potential, we must act now—investing in innovation, fostering collaboration, and building a thriving ecosystem that empowers startups to succeed. 🔗 Read our BCG-authored DeepTech chapter in the “Innovationsagenda 2030” (in German): https://lnkd.in/eVgDkHBE #IA2030 #MadeInGermany #Startups #Innovation #BCG

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Maximilian Schackow and I discussed the keys to unlocking higher efficiency in the industry with sales & service automation strategies. Take a look at the article on #Industrieanzeiger for more insights and let me know what you think! 😉

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Last week, industry leaders, startups, public sector representatives, and researchers had a great workshop to dive deeper into a pressing question: What role can a dedicated AI Hub play in Munich's innovation landscape? With the AI Hub, we aim to elevate our efforts by establishing a space where all essential stakeholders – startups, corporations, researchers, and policymakers – can unite. This hub should serve as a venue for co-creation, providing resources, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities tailored to help AI startups flourish right here in Munich. Our objective is to cultivate an ecosystem that not only draws in AI startups but also offers the support they need to thrive and succeed in the long run. But not only startups, also for corportes - to foster cooperation between corporates beyond boarders and to develop within the field of ai by living an open innovation culture. Thank you for the invitation and the opportunity to help shape Munich as an AI ecosystem as part of the 2030 Agenda! Thanks for hosting the event to Intel Ignite MUNICH INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM, Seven.One Entertainment Group #startup #ai #innovation #industry #munich #research

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While 2023 was characterized by the discovery of hashtag#genAI, 2024 will be the year in which companies will actually want to implement this technology and derive business benefits from it. There is huge potential behind the hashtag#AI hype. "Firstly, because of the immense computing power now available, which is greatly accelerating the development of AI applications. Secondly, because of the broad applicability of generative tools making them a sort of AI Swiss army knife." 💡 What characterizes companies that are already successfully integrating AI into their strategy? They focus their AI efforts on specific areas, such as optimizing customer service or the supply chain. Companies that experiment in too many areas, on the other hand, are not utilizing their resources efficiently. Rodney Zemmel, Global Leader McKinsey Digital, explains in the NZZ how the hype could develop in the coming years: https://lnkd.in/gzfpPRPn #McKinseyonAI #StateofAI #NeverJustTech

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As new CEOs step into their roles, they face a critical decision: to overhaul the existing team or to maintain the status quo. Success stories like that of Steve Jobs highlight the transformative potential of well-executed team changes. However, there are plenty of examples to the contrary. Therefore, it's crucial to reflect on the motivations behind such decisions. 🎯 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐯𝐬. 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 Leadership transitions driven by a clear strategic vision can lead to revitalized businesses and innovative breakthroughs. However, decisions fueled by insecurity may not fare as well. A CEO reshuffling their team out of mistrust or a desire for unwavering loyalty can risk destabilizing the organization, leading to a loss of institutional knowledge and a decline in morale. 🔄 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: True leadership involves recognizing the strengths within the current team while being open to the fresh perspectives new members can bring. A strategic blend of old and new can empower a company, leveraging institutional memory and innovation. The goal should be to foster a culture of trust and collaboration, rather than one of doubt and constant change. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬 -𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: New team members can bring fresh ideas and energy, which can invigorate a team and lead to new ways of thinking and problem-solving. - 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Shaking up the team can challenge the status quo, pushing team members to step up their performance. -𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬: New skill sets and perspectives can be aligned more closely with the company's evolving strategic goals. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬 - 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲: Frequent changes can disrupt team dynamics and the flow of projects, impacting overall productivity. - 𝐄𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞: If not managed well, reshuffling can lead to uncertainty and anxiety among team members, which can decrease morale and increase turnover. - 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞: New members may take time to understand the nuances of the company, which can lead to errors and a temporary decline in performance. 💡 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: If you're in a position to influence change, assess your motivations honestly. Are your decisions aimed at driving the company forward based on sound strategies, or are they a response to personal insecurities? The answer can determine whether the outcome will be successful transformation or unnecessary turmoil. #LeadershipDevelopment #CEOInsights #TeamManagement #Boydenleadershipconsulting

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