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Sustainability in focus: HdWM students present their term paper at THE MAK`ED TEAM

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Last Friday, July 29, 2022, our Karlsruhe location once again became a mini-campus for a few hours. We at THE MAK`ED TEAM were all very excited when four students and their course director Prof. Dr. Susanne Steimer from the Mannheim School of Management (HdWM) came to our office. Here they presented their practical project, which was also an examination situation. In the project, the students dedicated themselves entirely to the topic “Creation of a sustainability check for small and medium-sized businesses” according to an assignment by THE MAK`ED TEAM. During the elaboration they were actively supported by THE MAK’ED TEAM and developed our case study with great commitment. In their final presentation, the students showed a clearly structured roadmap of what a sustainability check for medium-sized companies across all industries could look like. In the end, they presented a convincing sustainability check for medium-sized companies, which can be carried out in different variants, from a short check-up to an individual workshop. Using well-chosen questions and a traffic light system in the evaluation, the check clearly shows the respective company how sustainably a company is currently positioned and in which areas.

After the all-around convincing and very clearly structured presentation, open questions were clarified in the round and lively discussions were held. THE MAK`ED TEAM has been cooperating with the HdWM since 2021 and focuses on sustainable corporate management. We were also very impressed by this joint project and are already looking forward to the next one.

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Makes stronger, more flexible, and more attractive: the entrepreneurial bank

Ever thought of setting up a “bank”? That can be a smart move for medium-sized companies, too! There is a long tradition of companies setting up their own “bank” in the form of a lump-sum funded provident fund (pdUK). Legally, of course, it is not a “bank” in this case, but from a business point of view it is. This is why the pdUK is also known as the “entrepreneur’s bank” and was initially an instrument of large-scale industry for company pension schemes. But this model can also make sense for SMEs with 10 or more employees. If a company decides to set up its “own bank”, this brings many advantages for the workforce – and for the company itself. That’s why it’s becoming increasingly popular among small and medium-sized businesses.

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This is how the Event & Dialogue “HR: Digitalization in Practice” went.

As hosts, we look back on a successful “Event & Dialogue” 2022 and on a varied evening with inspiring exchanges and exciting discussions. It was an all-around successful event last Wednesday, July 20, with owners of medium-sized companies and HR professionals. After getting to know each other and the opening speech by Martin Auer, Managing Partner of THE MAK`ED TEAM, on the topic of “HR: Digitalization in Practice”, Claudia Weber from Deinzerconsult moved on to the agile salon method.

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Big topics – very exclusive: “Event & Dialogue” 2022

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As the management or HR director of a medium-sized company, do you want to digitize your HR management processes? Then we invite you to our Event & Dialogue “HR: Digitalization in Practice” on July 20, 2022. In cooperation with Deinzerconsult, we will devote this evening to the topics surrounding the digitalization of HR management: How do you set up the requirements for the selection of a tool? How do you select a system? How do you implement it? We will present and discuss trends, tips and tools and address the individual situation of your company with recommendations for action in interactive sessions. In addition to new impulses and exciting discussions, you can expect the following topics:

  • Overview & trends of HR digitalization
  • Selection & implementation of suitable tools
  • Examples & tips from practice
  • Development of solutions & recommendations for action

Finally, we will round off the evening together with culinary delicacies and a beautiful view. We look forward to seeing you – and to a great “Event & Dialogue”!

Save the Date: July 20, 2022, starting at 5:00 p.m. at Äußere Sulzbacher Str. 124, 90491 Nuremberg, Germany.

If you are interested, you can register here …

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THE MAK’ED TEAM: That’s us! Our Consultant Jennifer Augustin

It’s the combination that makes the difference! Different skills, practical experience and solid expertise are the basis for our business. As diverse as our team is, our common basis is our affinity for medium-sized businesses and for the people who shape them.

Our Consultant Jennifer Augustin

When „I“ is replaced by „We” even illness becomes wellness. – Malcolm X

Jennifer Augustin is a consultant at THE MAK`ED TEAM and at home in different cultures. Haiti, Canada, the United States of America and the cooperation with people from different countries of this world span a wide range of inter-national and intercultural experience.

She has a high level of expertise in building organizations with professional structures and processes. She also has a lot of experience in building teams and developing people. She also focuses on managing training organizations and business development in Africa. She is our contact person for projects on the African continent and brings with her strong language skills – she is fluent in English, French and Haitian Creole – and her high cultural competencies the best prerequisites for this.

She herself is at home in many worlds with a varied curriculum vitae: Jennifer Augustin was born in Haiti, grew up in Canada and completed her studies in the USA. With a Bachelor’s degree in Management & Supervision and a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication, she was able to acquire a broad knowledge base. She then further enhanced her versatile skills with a Master of Science in Human Resource Management. After graduation, she pursued her passion for developing and organizing people in practice, and her career paths led her back to her home country. During this time she also became a partner of THE MAK’ED TEAM Haiti.

Today Jennifer Augustin lives in Florida. Her vast international experience and her hands-on, open nature make her a very valued team member and we look forward to many more international projects with her.

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Who acts for you when you can’t?

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We don’t like to paint the devil on the wall. Rather, we think that part of risk management is to ensure the ability of an owner or a partner to act even if the person is unable to act himself at the moment. Illness and accidents are just two examples. The roles that an entrepreneur has as owner, managing director or partner must also be fulfilled in this situation – but by whom and on what basis? This is where the entrepreneurial power of attorney helps.

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Under pressure. Crisis compliance in medium-sized companies

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Strategy, liquidity, earnings: a company crisis can have various causes. Well-established crisis compliance shows the right steps to take in the individual situation. The risk of a crisis has increased significantly in recent years and more recently against the backdrop of the pandemic and the Ukraine war – even for seasoned companies. Moreover, in times of numerous high-profile corporate scandals, the liability claims of boards for misconduct have come into focus. Against this background, crisis compliance management is currently experiencing a strong upswing.

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THE MAK`ED TEAM: That’s us! Our Junior Consultant Lisa Schmitt

It’s the combination that makes the difference! Different skills, practical experience and solid expertise are the basis for our business. As diverse as our team is, our common basis is our affinity for medium-sized businesses and for the people who shape them.

Our Junior Consultant Lisa Schmitt

“Find people who will make you better.” – Michelle Obama

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Management Consultancy meets University for Management

THE MAK’ED TEAM combines its SME expertise with teaching

In the North Baden region, two strong partners with a clear focus on medium-sized businesses have come together. At the beginning of the month, we sealed our cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences for Management (HdWM) in Mannheim.

This means that teaching is now even more closely linked to practice – for more competence for SMEs. We are convinced of the efficiency of small and medium-sized enterprises and would like to help shape this efficiency by empowering young people.

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Our Cooperation with the Mannheim University of Applied Sciences for Management: The HdWM as guests at THE MAK`ED TEAM

Our office – a mini-campus for a few hours: We were delighted to welcome five students and their course director Professor Dr. Stäudner from the Mannheim University of Applied Sciences for Management (HdWM) to our Karlsruhe location on Thursday, 3 February 2022. The occasion was the presentation of a project that the students had worked out according to the task of THE MAK`ED TEAM.

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