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My Favorite Productivity Hacks – Seven Methods to Claim Back Your Calendar

Productivity Hacks

In consulting firms, you have to maintain a timesheet in which you document daily how you use your time. This can be great to give you an understanding of where you are focused and where your priorities lie. Similarly, you can increase the value of this exercise by maintaining a daily diary in which you document your accomplished tasks (Have-Done-Diary). I recommend a notebook and handwriting for this exercise.

The Art of Building Lasting Professional Relationships

The Global Rockstars Program

Building lasting professional relationships is an art that can unlock endless possibilities in your career. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, the ability to connect with others and cultivate meaningful connections is instrumental to success. In today’s competitive business world, it’s not only about what you know, but who you know. This article will provide you with key strategies for fostering strong professional relationships. From effective communication techniques to networking tips, you’ll learn how to build rapport, gain trust, and create lasting bonds. One of the most important elements of building successful connections is authenticity. Showing genuine interest in others, actively listening, and offering support are vital in establishing strong relationships. Additionally, maintaining open lines of communication […]

Getting Projects Completed Before the Holidays with the 25 Priorities Kanban Board

Zuerichhorn "Heureka" my favorite spot at lake zurich

Despite what is happening in the world I have been keeping myself really busy. Honestly, getting stuff done gives me deep satisfaction and having a lot of great client conversations raises my energy level to the max. So, I personally feel that I work on my mission to bring the Human Touch back into Global Mobility and my team is helping me along.

Global Virtual Team Drama

Photo Credit: Geoff Pegler Women in Global Mobility

We have become accustomed to Global Virtual Team drama and are used to arguing in meetings to position ourselves. Sometimes, you want to win over the other person’s view. It’s about who is better than the other. On the surface. Have you ever considered jumping into an argument easily not because you want to move the team forward and “think further and outside the box” but because you like power? Have you considered that you are worried about losing power when you treat your team members with respect and listen to them instead of thinking that you know best of all? My team tends to discuss many topics at length, as everyone has a different background and worldview. Sometimes, we […]

Humble your Ego with Psychometric Tests


One of my clients asked me why I did not spend more time explaining tests and preparing for tests. One of the reasons is that tests are out of my radar a bit. Yesterday I forced myself through a psychometric test. As you know I sometimes go through interviews too. First of all, going through the process helps me sympathize with you. Secondly, I constantly look for new projects and sometimes new projects mean applying for a full-time position. What I did not know is that nowadays application processes are designed to test your patience and perseverance more than your work experience or actual knowledge of the subject matter at hand. It starts with all the duplication of data you […]