Economic sentiment should have been euphoric at the start of the year. However, a survey shows that a large proportion of industries are looking ahead to the new year with concern. Is the turbulent economic phase over, or is business even worsening for some companies?

The energy crisis and the unstable geopolitical situation are to blame for this pessimistic outlook. The coming year could Changes This will bring changes for industries and companies. But is that a bad thing? According to keynote speaker and change expert Dr. Stephan Meyer, the German economy should see these changing conditions not as a threat, but as an opportunity. It's about overcoming apprehension, conquering resistance, and setting an example with significant changes.

Current changes: Why "change" is a good thing in companies

In recent years, the Corona pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the energy crisis have shown us how quickly the world around us is changing. This is especially true for companies: "Yesterday's rules are no longer automatically today's rules," explains the keynote speaker and change management expert.

But just because the conditions around us are changing doesn't mean we should go through everyday life with fear and panic, according to keynote speaker Meyer. Change isn't a bad thing. "On the contrary: it's a good thing. Even if it's unfamiliar, it helps companies, teams, and individuals grow," the speaker explained to his audience at a kick-off event, adding: "And without growth, a company has no long-term prospects for success."

In his presentation on change management, the speaker uses an example to demonstrate how change can succeed.

In his Speech "Change can only be achieved together" He helps companies and teams at their conferences to courageously accept change and derive lasting opportunities for improvement from it. The key is dealing with change correctly. Future business practical Unlocking new possibilities is possible if one is willing to abandon existing behaviors and leave their comfort zone. Those who are prepared to engage in the process of change are also emotionally motivated and can be enthusiastic about actively shaping the upcoming transformation.

A chance to end the stagnation: Change can only succeed together.

For companies to weather crises, they must truly transform. According to the change expert, however, change in the sense of improvement only succeeds if the entire company, from all teams to individual employees, embraces the transformation. "That's why I'm forming the 'Change Department' together with you," the change management expert explains in his inspiring presentation, peppered with practical examples. Meyer's challenge: to develop participants into true professionals, confidently conveying competence to employees based on strategy, acceptance, and feedback. This is achieved remarkably well. The participants take note of what is presented and even contribute their own suggestions without being prompted. 

Motivating employees and overcoming resistance as a manager: Keynote speaker explains each phase

A paradigm shift is certainly not always easy. Change doesn't happen overnight, which is why it's important to establish an internal department that not only initiates the change process but also integrates all employees and managers. The "Change Department" helps companies with this…

• to take the first step: How can companies best take action? Recognizing change is one thing. Implementing that change throughout the company, right down to the individual employee, is quite another.
• To establish structures and define goals: Change must be, above all, consistent. Therefore, structures must be questioned and clear goals set for the entire company as well as for individual departments and teams. In times of digitalization, it's also necessary to explore new paths.
• Training managers in change management skills: Change is only sustainable if teams and employees embrace it. Their satisfaction is therefore a crucial factor. Leaders must be able to communicate the benefits of the change process and demonstrate that the hard work will pay off.

Thank you for the inspiration: We're going into the kick-off meeting happy!

Once a company's leadership is inspired, it can also engage employees and move forward together. With the right tools, everyone is involved, can unleash new ideas, and enthusiastically overtake the competition. Keynote speaker Meyer wants to...

with its refreshing Speech Don't glorify change management. The main thing is to take action. "Change is always a challenge. That's why it's so important that every company has a safety net to catch teams and employees during the change process," the speaker emphasized, adding: "You don't need to be afraid of change if you approach it correctly. And that's what I'm here to help you with."