An example from the financial world: Bank transfers in Germany often take an unusually long time compared to other countries, such as Sweden, where they are processed in just one second. This is because Germany still has an outdated banking system. Transfer system It uses methods that, while cheaper due to complicated clearing processes and a lack of automation, are more time-consuming. This results in problems such as late payments and customer frustration. Digital transformation has not yet taken place everywhere.

Bank transfers that took a few hours or days used to be no problem. Nowadays, however, customers expect fast and immediate processing. "The German transfer system is outdated because it no longer meets the needs of our time," says the strategy consultant. Keynote speaker for change, Dr. Stephan Meyer. Such an outdated, untouchable structure is also known as "sacred cow" This is what Meyer calls "the problem" and overcoming it is crucial for the success of a company and society.

Speaker reveals in lecture: This is why sacred cows are a serious problem

“Sacred cows pose a serious problem for companies and society, as they prevent change and innovation, thus hindering progress,” the futurologist explained in his lecture on consistent change and paradigm shifts. According to Meyer, innovation and progress require… sacred cows to slaughter and accept change. The speaker knows the high demands placed on management from his own experience, from digitalization and globalization to changes in business and society.

But according to the visionary change expert, eliminating sacred cows requires a paradigm shift and consistent transformation that replaces old practices with innovative and efficient processes. A conference on future-oriented topics in the business and working world can be enriched by selecting a keynote speaker who competently draws on their wealth of experience to offer insightful and well-founded suggestions in a keynote address. In his Speech “The descent of the sacred cows from the alpine pastures – a clear view of the future” Dr. Stephan Meyer will show you how to recognize inefficient structures and teach you methods to successfully slaughter all sacred cows. 

Slaughtering sacred cows: A mix of three things you need to know for consistent change.

“It is important to create a culture of change and openness to innovation. Eliminating sacred cows offers an opportunity for companies and society as a whole to drive progress and thus contribute to improved productivity and prosperity,” the audience learns live from the speaker on change in his presentation on megatrends and Paradigm shiftListeners want to learn more about workplace disruption, Industry 4.0, and how this new "reality" will affect corporate culture in the future. [The following appears to be a fragment and requires context: "At the words consistent change However, few people open up; instead, they flee in fear. But from the perspective of the experienced speaker, there are three reasons why change must be decisive:

• Step-by-step doesn't work: A gradual transformation is often insufficient to achieve the necessary progress or to keep pace with rapidly changing technologies or market conditions.
• Time and resources are limited: Slaughtering sacred cows costs time and resources. If too much of this is used for paradigm shifts and consistent change, it negatively impacts progress.
• Don't miss any opportunities: They must remain competitive. If they miss the opportunity to jump ahead or take too long for the paradigm shift and consistent change, they will fall behind and miss opportunities for success.

The speaker on the topic of future and trends advocates for greater sustainability in digitalization.

What will be important tomorrow? Which future-oriented topics should be prioritized? What is the impact of climate change? How will mobility evolve? How can businesses, based on forecasts from scientists and entrepreneurs, prepare for the future world? What role do ethics, personality, and corporate culture play in this mix? Should a moderator be hired for the event, and how can this potentially benefit the business?

"The German bank transfer system is just one of many examples of a sacred cow in our society that, through its inefficient nature, prevents modernization," the speaker for change explained in his Speech to Opportunities. If banks fail to provide customer-friendly solutions, customers will seek alternatives, bypassing banks. Meyer adds: "If you resist the paradigm shift and cling to sacred cows, you will put yourself and your company in difficult and costly situations." Contacting the guest speaker will open you up to trends and innovations for a digital future in tomorrow's world. Let Dr. Meyer inspire you and embrace decisive change to secure your future.