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Kabbalah…

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…for personal success and professional development: Discover your potential

…in German…

In today’s fast-paced business world, many people are looking for ways not only to achieve professional success, but also to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. The Kabbalah, an ancient mystical tradition of Judaism, can serve as a powerful tool in this endeavour. It offers profound insights into human nature and the universe that can be used for personal and professional development. Here you will learn how Kabbalah can help you realise your full potential and how individual Kabbalah reports and coaching sessions can support you on this path. Combined with modern software technology, this tried and tested approach enables a highly individualised approach via a personal, detailed report. On approx. 50 pages you will receive personalised inspiration on the following questions:

How do I deal more consciously with myself and my experiences?
What do I personally experience as meaningful?
What do I still want to achieve in my life?
What are my life tasks?
What does this mean for the fulfilment of my real, practical, daily life - both privately and professionally?

In addition to the personal profile (life analysis), it is also possible to take a closer look at relationships of a private or business nature (relationship analysis) or to analyse the relationship to a project or company (factual analysis). These analyses can provide interesting indications of possible areas of conflict and potential synergies. Kabbalah reports are available in various languages!

What is Kabbalah?

Kabbalah is a very old wisdom teaching that deals with the mystical aspects of Judaism and the universe. It offers a profound analysis of creation, the universe and the human soul. One of the central concepts of Kabbalah is the ‘Tree of Life’, a diagram that represents the connection between the divine and human spheres. This tree consists of ten spheres, called Sefirot, which represent different aspects of God and human psychology. This diagram shows the representation of the forces in the universe and their interaction and the location of the individual person within it. You will find answers and suggestions to the question of what gives me personal meaning and what tasks do I want to master?
This concept is complemented by the energy picture. Here you will find out how you can personally recharge your batteries, how you can remain energised in order to master your personal challenges.

By calculating certain numbers and their spiritual meaning, Kabbalah numerology offers a way to recognise hidden patterns and themes in a person’s life.

People have a Kabbalah chart drawn up because it helps them to gain personal clarity.It provides guidance that enables them to make important decisions more consciously and to become aware of their life tasks and challenges. Possible blockages can be recognised and resolved with support. Targeted coaching can be helpful for this.

1. Self-discovery and realisation of potential
Kabbalah as a tool for personal and professional success

Kabbalah teaches that true wisdom and strength come from within.By examining yourself, you can gain a deeper understanding of your own strengths, weaknesses, inner drives, fears and all-pervasive motivation.This self-knowledge is crucial to making authentic decisions and realising your full potential.

2. Decision making and leadership

Through the insights of Kabbalah, you can sharpen your intuition and make informed decisions. This is especially important for leaders who need to be able to effectively lead and inspire their teams. Kabbalah promotes an understanding of leadership based on wisdom, compassion and integrity.

3. Balance and resilience

The tree of life teaches the importance of balance and harmony.
In a professional environment, this means that success is not only defined by performance, but also by a balance between work and private life.Kabbalah offers tools to develop resilience and face challenges with serenity.You can recognise what may be holding you back from coming into your own. You will learn how you can personally recharge your batteries; what you individually need to go through life full of energy.

4. Dealing with challenges

Kabbalah offers tools for dealing with challenges and changes.It teaches that every difficulty is an opportunity for growth and transformation.Crises can therefore be seen as opportunities for further development instead of being discouraged by them.

5. Creativity and innovation

Kabbalah views creation as an ongoing process infused with creative energy. In a professional context, this means that by connecting with this energy, you can develop new ideas and find innovative solutions. Kabbalah encourages you to think outside the box and look at challenges from new perspectives.

Personalised Kabbalah reports and coaching

To apply the principles of Kabbalah effectively in your life and work, I offer personalised Kabbalah reports and coaching sessions.
These customised comprehensive reports provide a detailed analysis of your personal situation based on the teachings of Kabbalah.
You will gain insights into your unique strengths and challenges as well as practical recommendations for your further development.
Benefits of Kabbalah reports and coaching:

Personalised insights: receive an in-depth analysis of your individual situation and potential.
Practical tools: Learn how to apply the principles of Kabbalah in your everyday life to achieve success and fulfilment.
Support and guidance: Benefit from personal coaching that accompanies and supports you on your path.

CONCLUSION: A wealth of wisdom and knowledge – customised using modern software

Kabbalah offers a wealth of wisdom and insights that go far beyond the spiritual. Through personalised Kabbalah reports, available in several languages and created with modern software – and with the help of coaching, you can use these ancient teachings to achieve personal success and professional development.
Discover your full potential and lead a fulfilled life characterised by inner wisdom and outer success.
If you would like to find out more about this and my services, please do not hesitate to contact me. Together we can shape the path to your personal and professional success. I see myself as both a giver and a learner. I look forward to our conversation!

Krafttiere im Projektteam

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Symbolik, Stärken und Inspiration sowie Identifikation und Teamgeist für den Projekterfolg

Krafttiere sind eine inspirative Ressource für das Team und den Projekterfolg. In der Welt der Projektteams ist das Zusammenspiel verschiedener Charaktere entscheidend für den Erfolg. Menschen haben unterschiedliche Stärken, Talente und Schwächen, die sich idealerweise ergänzen. Eine kreative und inspirierende Art, über die Rolle und den Beitrag einzelner Teammitglieder nachzudenken, ist die Betrachtung von Krafttieren. Diese Symboltiere repräsentieren bestimmte Eigenschaften und Energien, die uns dabei helfen können, unsere eigenen Fähigkeiten zu erkennen und die Dynamik im Team besser zu verstehen und für den Projekterfolg zu nutzen.

Krafttiere für die Teamdynamik nutzen

Die Idee der Krafttiere ist nicht nur eine Metapher, sondern kann auch praktisch angewendet werden.Wenn Teammitglieder ihre persönlichen Krafttiere erkennen und verstehen, kann dies dabei helfen, Rollen und Aufgaben besser zu verteilen. Projektmanager können diese Symbolik nutzen, um eine ausgewogene Teamstruktur zu schaffen, bei der die individuellen Stärken jedes Mitglieds zur Geltung kommen.

Dass Symboltiere bestimmte Eigenschaften und Energien repräsentieren, ist oft kulturübergreifend zu finden und in der Tradition zehntausende von Jahren alt, also Menschheitswissen und damit für jede/n zugänglich.

Gerade in heterogenen, interkulturellen und internationalen Teams haben Krafttiere damit hohe Wirkung für Identifikation und Zielorientierung im Projekt. Neben den individuellen Krafttieren kann das (Projekt)Team auch ein einheitliches Tier für die Gemeinschaft der Arbeitsgruppe oder das Vorhaben oder Produkt finden. Die Motivation und das Commitment können über diese Rückanbindung erheblich gesteigert werden. Auch zur Entscheidungsfindung in Risiko-, Krisen- oder kniffligen Situationen können diese Energien und Qualitäten der Krafttiere inspirieren und Zugang zu intuitiven Ressourcen schaffen.

Hier erforschen wir, welche Krafttiere in Projektteams vorkommen könnten, welche symbolische Bedeutung sie haben und wie sie das Team unterstützen können. Krafttiere können eine inspirative Ressource für das Team sein und für den Projekterfolg.

1. Der Adler: Der Visionär

Der Adler ist das Symboltier für Weitblick, Strategie und Führung. Er hat die Fähigkeit, hoch in die Lüfte zu steigen und das Gesamtbild zu sehen. Ein Teammitglied mit dem Krafttier Adler ist oft der Visionär des Teams. Es sieht nicht nur, wo das Projekt gerade steht, sondern auch, wohin es gehen könnte. Der Adler erkennt Trends und Herausforderungen frühzeitig und kann das Team auf mögliche Gefahren oder Chancen hinweisen.

  • Stärken: Weitblick, strategisches Denken, Problemerkennung
  • Herausforderungen: Neigt manchmal dazu, sich zu stark auf das große Ganze zu konzentrieren und Details zu übersehen.

2. Der Bär: Der Beschützer und Umsetzer

Der Bär steht für Kraft, Ausdauer und Stabilität. In einem Projektteam übernimmt das Krafttier Bär oft eine Rolle als Beschützer und Unterstützer. Dieses Teammitglied ist zuverlässig und sorgt dafür, dass Aufgaben solide und gründlich erledigt werden. Mit seiner geduldigen und fokussierten Art meistert der Bär auch komplexe und langwierige Aufgaben.

  • Stärken: Stabilität, Verlässlichkeit, Umsetzungsstärke
  • Herausforderungen: Kann sich manchmal schwertun, neue Wege einzuschlagen und anpassungsfähig zu bleiben.

3. Der Fuchs: Der Taktiker und Problemlöser

Der Fuchs ist ein Symbol für List, Flexibilität und Anpassungsfähigkeit. Im Projektteam findet sich das Krafttier Fuchs oft in der Rolle des Problemlösers und Taktikers wieder. Der Fuchs erkennt schnell die Schwächen eines Plans und hat stets kreative Lösungen parat. Er ist extrem anpassungsfähig und kann sich gut in neue Situationen einfühlen.

  • Stärken: Kreativität, Anpassungsfähigkeit, schnelles Denken
  • Herausforderungen: Kann dazu neigen, den Fokus zu verlieren und sich zu sehr auf Details einzulassen.

4. Der Delfin: Der Kommunikator und Teamplayer

Der Delfin symbolisiert Intelligenz, Freude und Kommunikationsfähigkeit. Ein Teammitglied, das sich mit dem Delfin identifiziert, ist oft der Kommunikator im Team. Es bringt Freude und Leichtigkeit in die Zusammenarbeit und sorgt dafür, dass die Kommunikation im Team reibungslos verläuft. Der Delfin fördert ein positives Klima und motiviert seine Kollegen.

  • Stärken: Empathie, Kommunikationsfähigkeit, Teamgeist
  • Herausforderungen: Kann Schwierigkeiten haben, Entscheidungen zu treffen oder kritische Kommentare zu äußern.
Krafttiere fördern den Projekterfolg

5. Die Eule: Der Wissende und Berater

Die Eule steht für Weisheit, Wissen und Intuition. Ein Teammitglied mit dem Krafttier Eule bringt oft tiefe Einblicke und analytische Fähigkeiten ins Projekt ein. Es kann Zusammenhänge schnell erfassen und hilft dem Team, fundierte Entscheidungen zu treffen. Die Eule arbeitet oft im Hintergrund, ist aber für die Qualität und Tiefe des Projekts von unschätzbarem Wert.

  • Stärken: Analytisches Denken, Intuition, Tiefgang
  • Herausforderungen: Kann sich manchmal in Details verlieren und sich schwer mit spontanen Veränderungen tun.

Krafttiere im Projekt – Praktische Tipps zur Umsetzung

  1. Selbstreflexion fördern: Ermutigen Sie die Teammitglieder, über ihre eigenen Eigenschaften und ihr Krafttier nachzudenken.
  2. Rollenzuweisung: Ordnen Sie Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten so zu, dass die natürlichen Stärken jedes Krafttiers berücksichtigt werden.
  3. Offenheit und Verständnis: Fördern Sie eine Teamkultur, in der jeder die Krafttiere der anderen respektiert und deren Bedeutung versteht. So wird ein harmonisches und produktives Team geschaffen. Krafttiere als Vorbild: sie sind sich sozusagen immer wohlgesonnen – selbst wenn sie im realen sichtbaren Leben Beutefeinde sind.
  4. Ermutigen Sie das Team sich gemeinsam ein Krafttier für das Projekt / das Vorhaben zu suchen. Dies erhöht Identifikation, Commitment und Ziel- sowie Prozessverständnis ungemein: Wo wollen wir hin? Wie kommen wir dorthin? Wie arbeiten wir im Team zusammen? Welche Werte und Überzeugungen sind uns dabei wichtig? Wie gehen wir vor bei kniffligen Entscheidungen? Wie unterstützen uns Krafttiere, die Balance zu halten?
Krafttiere sind eine inspirative Ressource für das Team und den Projekterfolg.

Fazit zu Krafttieren im Projekt

Krafttiere können als inspirierende Symbole dabei helfen, die verschiedenen Rollen und Persönlichkeiten in einem Projektteam zu verstehen und zu wertschätzen. Ob Adler, Bär, Fuchs, Delfin oder Eule – jedes Krafttier bringt seine eigenen Qualitäten mit, die zum Gelingen eines Projekts beitragen können. Wenn wir die Vielfalt im Team als wertvolles Potenzial anerkennen, können wir nicht nur erfolgreicher, sondern auch erfüllter arbeiten. Ein gemeinsames Krafttier erhöht die Arbeitsenergie und –moral und unterstützt dabei, intuitive Wissensquellen in unbekannten Terrains miteinzubeziehen für den Erfolg des Vorhabens und des Teams. Krafttiere sind eine inspirative Ressource für das Team und den Projekterfolg.

Nutzen Sie die Krafttiere als ein Werkzeug zur Selbsterkenntnis und Teamentwicklung – und sehen Sie, wie Ihr Team neue Höhen erreicht!

Wir unterstützen Teams dabei, ihre Krafttiere zu entdecken, deren Qualitäten und Energien zu bestimmen sowie im Transfer umzusetzen, damit sie gewinnbringend im Projekt, dem Vorhaben, dem Team eingebracht werden können.

Inter+cultural learning: cooperating successfully internationally

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We experience synergetic potential on an international basis when thriving on an equal footing

Improve successful international cooperation by applying inter+cultural learnings in a very practical & concrete way

“Laughter is the same all over the world!”

With an attitude of mutual respect we smoothen the way to successfully work together cross cultures

We may cooperate driven by economic/ financial dependency or power games… this can lead to success… however, it will never reach the rich synergetic potential we experience when thriving on an equal footing. Instead of blaming the other side for imperfections and failure, inter+cultural Learning helps us to improve communication, thus relationship, personal satisfaction and business success.

Series of interactive webinars: Bring your cultural sparring partner around...we will reflect and learn together

With this series of interactive webinars we may all improve our insights on successful international cooperation! Together we learn how to easily discover pitfalls in inter+cultural behaviour and how to solve or prevent them. We won’t concentrate on specific do’s and don’ts. We rather experience together, which attitudes help us to build mutual trust in cross-cultural and heterogeneous settings and what actually needs to be considered. I am happy to introduce to you valid instruments and models (many of them available on the Internet). You can use them any time – by yourself or together with and for your team, leader, cultural counterpart to reflect your working style and cooperation patterns. Easy way being shared digitally in a (video) conference, when you meet anyway…

Working Experience in over 40 countries in more than 20 years taught me…

… to always stay full of curiousity, be present, generous… and invest in joint laughter to solve problems together…

If feasible, bring your sparring partner around and I will be pleased to facilitate your concern with the benefit for all of us to learn from each other!

„Teamworking with …Silke… has been a wonderful experience. I widened not only my cultural social skills, but also, develop new knowledge acquisition ideas through dynamic participatory activities!“

Kimberly Schreiber Márquez from Mexico. Joint Facilitation, Workshop online “¿Cómo generar resultados exitosos en la era del Zoom?“ with entrepreneurs from Mexico

Your exchange of experience and insights as participating leader, manager, project leader, HR expert, professional are most welcome!

Topics (single sessions): cultural models applied + examples, drivers, incidents, bilateral business, inter+generational

  1. Topics – single sessions

Please register here per click beforehand.
You will be sent the link for the video call (per Zoom or MS Teams).

  1. Focus on Indian-German Business – with Mr. M J Abraham, Head of Country Operations in India of a well-known German Manufacturing Company – get more info
    17th of January 2023, 12:00 to 13:30 Berlin Time (MS Teams)
    getting started: for free; pls register until 13th of Jan. 23
  2.  Cultural Drivers / Models and practical implications for inter+cultural success.
    1st of February 2023, 12:30 – 14:00 Berlin Time (Zoom)
  3.  Inter-generational Communication – make it come true!
    23rd of February 2023, 12:30 – 14:00 Berlin Time (Zoom)
  4. Focus on German-/Swiss – Mexican Business (Interview partner) – get more info
    13th of March 2023, 12:30 – 14:00 Berlin Time (Zoom)
  5.   Critical Incident – easily applicable to overcome surprising situations / solve conflict.
    04th of April 2023, 12:30 – 14:00 Berlin Time (Zoom)
  6.  Value Pyramid: flexibly solving conflicts – find your way out and improve communication. get more info (German)
    04th of May 2023, 12:30 – 14:00 Berlin Time (Zoom)

I look forward to seeing you there!

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Inter+cultural Learning. Focus on Business: India-Germany

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Indian-German Business: cultural success factors

 

Invitation: Webinar with exchange of experience

Understand key cultural success factors for best Indian-German Relationship

Participate in our joint interactive webinar on Tuesday, 17th of January 2023, 12:00 – 13:30 hours, Berlin time! getting started: for free; pls register until 13th of Jan. 23

It is my great honour to have been able to invite as special guest Mr. M J Abraham, Head of Country Operations in India of a well-known German Manufacturing Company, who knows very well both cultures from his comprehensive working experience and has mastered many intercultural challenges. He will graciously act as my counterpart for discussion during this interactive webinar.

Objective

We will explore cultural common ground and different interpretations in Indian-German Business relationships to draw practical conclusions and transfer to the daily business having both countries involved.

Your exchange of experience and insights as participating leader, manager, project leader, HR expert, professional are most welcome!

Pls. register here for the webinar (use e-mail client at the bottom of the new page)

Hypotheses

  1. In many cultural dimensions India and Germany differ a lot from each other!
  2. Therefore joint cooperation implies at the same time, a maximum of possible cultural clash & conflict AND likewise a tremendous potential for synergy!
  3. Thus, having potential conflicts reflected, facilitated and mediated, at best  preventively, this special intercultural cooperation could lead to very innovative, high quality products and flexibel services offered to a huge market…

Indian-German Business is a challenge with synergetic benefits

 

Rationale

Well-known companies such as Volkswagen Group, Bosch, Henkel and Siemens have established thriving businesses in India. So what has been the mantra for success for these German companies? And, which characteristics will help Indian companies & experts to succeed in the German market?

Indian-German Cooperation – there are many different political, social & economic implications. However,  focusing here at cultural relevance, what makes for a successful business cooperation for both, the Indian and German staff being involved on a daily basis?

At first glance, the difference in time zones and the variety of the English language spoken seem to be the biggest problem to be solved.

Looking at things more deeply, we realize that especially communication and decision making in both countries can differ a lot.

One of the major challenges in the day-to-day cooperation is the difference in communication style.

India is known for very indirect communication and much is circumscribed. Germans quite frankly would state “a lot of beating around the bush”. German communication, in particular, is very direct and is often perceived as hurtful in India. In India communication tends to be very mindful, indirect and relationship-oriented. Doublechecking and reading body language can be helpful for both. – We will reveal further ways to successfully deal with communication processes.

Dealing with fluctuation – there are several interesting coping strategies to tie aspirants closer to the company – from an intercultural perspective

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Studies indicate that India produces up to 1.5 million engineers every year from 4000 institutes, which is more engineers than USA and China combined. The shortage of skilled professionals is a predominant subject for many sectors of the German industry. Skilled IT-experts coming from India to German speaking countries need to adapt to a totally different setting culturally spoken. As many American and European companies strive for low cost production and outsourcing, there is thus much of a choice for well-trained Indian engineers, especially in the expanding IT sector. For several reasons fluctuation in India is currently high, a trend which tends to hamper the companies‘ success. We will closer look at possible solutions during our webinar, such as

  • concentrating on people orientation
  • combining individualistic with collectivistic approaches
  • having in mind the different perceptions of what the company means to its staff
  • certain flexibility in applying rules & norms
  • the diverse expectations regarding private & business life

The key to success is to understand the underlying needs of both parties and to address them culturally sound. This requires at its best a mutual process of understanding.

We look forward to meeting you for further exchange and insights in the webinar!
 

Procedure for webinar inscription

The link for the webinar via video-conference (MS Teams) will be sent to you as soon as you have registered by e-mail.

getting started: for free
pls register until 13th of Jan. 23

Thank you for your cooperation!

You are interested in the topic, but not available on the date or wish an inhouse event, pls contact me likewise.

Background / Context

According to the Indian’s National Investment Facilitation Agency, cumulatively, Germany has invested over $13.6 bn in India between 2000 and 2022. Key areas of investments have been transportation, electrical equipment, metallurgical industries, services sector (particularly insurance), chemicals, construction activity, trading and automobiles. Over 1,600 Indo-German collaborations and 600 joint ventures are represented in the Indian marketplace.

The Bertelsmann Stiftung and Fraunhofer Institute, Germany, recommend strategic collaboration using the principles of Industry 4.0, that can help both sides increase their industrial output, GDP and make optimal use of human resources.

India and Germany have a long history of trade.They have also been collaborating at three major levels – industry, government and academics.