Blog
Current publications of the ICUnet.Group
Show posts:
Global Diversity Awareness Month 2022
Beyond Diversity: A Podcast on Inclusion Even though Global Diversity Awareness Month 2022 is coming to an end, addressing this important topic must continue. That’s why two of our team members recorded a short podcast series called “Beyond Diversity” . In the latest episode, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion experts, Marinda and Heidemarie , explore how organizations can go beyond diversity and take a systemic approach to reduce unconscious bias . Have a listen! You can find the link to...
Veröffentlicht am 19. Oct 2022
Social-Shuffle Nudge
You have probably heard the English proverb “Birds of a feather flock together”. There is more to this common saying than we often think: in our private and professional lives, we tend to surround ourselves with people who are similar to us. A person with similar characteristics unconsciously inspires sympathy and trust in us. Here, we speak of the so-called ‘mini-me’ bias , which describes our tendency to surround ourselves predominantly with people who are similar to ourselves – in origin,...
Veröffentlicht am 29. Aug 2022
Completion Stay with a group of female managers from South Africa successfully completed
In an era of global networking, the BMWK's Manager Training Programme emphasises the importance of intercultural cooperation. This programme, an initiative of GIZ and ICUnet.Group, promoted cooperation between South African female entrepreneurs and German business partners. The 'Completion Stay Days' not only generated new B2B contacts, but also innovative business ideas that emphasise diversity and collaboration. This article highlights these ground-breaking events.
Veröffentlicht am 13. Jul 2022
Allianz SE and ICUnet.Group awarded for innovative strength
Allianz SE and ICUnet.Group jointly receive the “Winner” award at the German Innovation Award 2022 “And the winner is Allianz SE & ICUnet.Group,” was the verdict at the German Innovation Award 2022 awards ceremony in Berlin on 24 May 2022. The prestigious award honours companies for cross-industry products and outstanding innovation achievements that advance the industry through their originality, implementation and effectiveness. The jury had evaluated around 700 submissions from German and...
Veröffentlicht am 25. May 2022
What does a Head of Digital Learning actually do?“
This time with Todd Wehrkamp at ICUnet.Group in Berlin since 2016 and as head of digital learning since 2020. ICUnet: Please describe in a few sentences what the core task of your job is? My job is a mix of product owner, project manager, sales, and marketing. It’s my job to find out what customers need in terms of digital content and how it fits within their Learning & Development strategy, then create products that deliver on those needs. I do a lot of communicating between customers and...
Veröffentlicht am 04. May 2022
„What does a Business Consultant actually do?“
This time with Dr. Matthias Liehr, International and Intercultural Business Consultant at ICUnet Group in Munich since 2015. ICUnet: Please describe in a few sentences what the core task of your job is? „Iconduct seminars dealing with intercultural cooperation. The participants usually work on an international level for companies or institutions, they must communicate with teams and project partners all over the world, conduct meetings, create motivation, meet their deadlines, etc. They must...
Veröffentlicht am 14. Mar 2022
International Women’s Day – Male Allies support women
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Our Male Allies Today, on International Women’s Day , we in the ICUnet.Group want to celebrate alongside our male allies . There is a strong sense of gender equality within our company, and our male allies are a key part of reinforcing this. Together, we strive for full gender equality and express our gratitude for their continuous support. What Our Male Allies Have to Say Mathias Taubert (Business Consulting and Training) says, “Gender diversity is...
Veröffentlicht am 08. Mar 2022
Our new category „What does a Relocation & Immigration Manager actually do?"
We are pleased to introduce you to some of the ICUnet’s services in our new category „What does a…actually do?“ This time with Katharina Klüber, Relocation & Immigration Manager at ICUnet Group in Vienna since 2021. ICUnet: Please describe in a few sentences what the core task of your job is? KK: I support employees who are sent abroad or recruited internationally (foreign local hires) in their immigration to Austria. I am in daily contact with people of various nationalities – from Australia...
Veröffentlicht am 01. Mar 2022
Women in top management positions? The French way!
According to a short research report about global mobility, 54% of all C-levels within French companies have been abroad at least once. The share of female executives is 40%, an above-average value in an intercultural comparison! Are you interested in more detailed information about this research reports? Feel free to contact us, we are looking forward to hear from you! Or would you like to share your personal experiences with us? Then join the dialogue on our LinkedIn channel.
Veröffentlicht am 21. Feb 2022
Have you ever heard of the proximity bias?
Understanding Proximity Bias and Its Impact on Workplace Culture Proximity bias describes our unconscious tendency to prefer people or things that are closer to us in time and space. This bias can significantly impact workplace culture . Proximity Bias in Action One example: While some employees have already returned to the office after several Covid-Lockdowns , others are still working from home, making them feel further away from their team leaders. Proximity bias shows itself when team...
Veröffentlicht am 21. Feb 2022
Topics that move people
Read more about "Incredible India" & "Future Africa"
