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Leadership in international teams
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” - Warren Bennis, American economist Leadership goes far beyond mere “management.” It is about vision, courage , and actively shaping the future —not only for oneself, but also for others. After all, leadership already starts , at the team level . It is where daily decisions are made and collaboration is practiced. Leadership is often underestimated, especially in international teams , even though this form of collaboration...
Veröffentlicht am 06. May 2025
Change Management
Change rarely fails because of processes—it fails because of how we experience it. When new structures , title changes , or role descriptions are introduced, the human factor is often overlooked. But change affects more than just strategies —it also affects security , belonging , and freedom of action . In short, it affects people's professional lives. What sounds logical in planning often causes friction in everyday life : Expectations are not expressed, but assumed. Roles change without any...
Veröffentlicht am 06. May 2025
Are you ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive?
Starting in fiscal year 2025, all large companies in the EU must report comprehensively on their sustainability performance in accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) . This means making sustainability measures visible and transparent! A central component of this reporting is DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) . We support you in your CSRD projects, for example by: Developing and monitoring DEI key performance indicators (KPIs) for your CSRD report...
Veröffentlicht am 05. May 2025
Relocation in self-service mode – but with a compass, please.
Lump sums , relocation checklists , and employee-driven core flex programs : many companies are increasingly relying on employee self-service models for relocations. Employees are encouraged to manage various steps of a relocation independently. They plan timelines, submit applications, deal with authorities, and much more on their own. The goal is clear: streamline processes , reduce costs , empower employees . But what happens when something goes wrong? Who is responsible if applications...
Veröffentlicht am 05. May 2025
Awarded once again: Customer focus pays off!
Our customers have spoken: We are once again among the best B2B companies in terms of customer focus – as recognized by " TOP SERVICE Deutschland" . We are delighted to have made it into the top 10 again this year, coming in at number 7 in the B2B ranking! Julia Bindrich (Managing Director of ICU Business Consulting GmbH) and Jannik Heckenhahn (Head of Global Talent Strategy) were honored to accept the award in person at yesterday's gala in Cologne. What does this award mean for ICUnet.Group?...
Veröffentlicht am 30. Apr 2025
Upskilling international talent - how do we prepare them properly?
With the shortage of skilled labour, international recruitment is becoming a key strategy for many companies. But how do you take the next step? Upskilling is the indispensable second step in sustainable global talent acquisition - ideally even before the candidate arrives in the target country. This phase influences whether a recruiting success will also become a long-term integration success: It empowers employees for their start in a new professional and cultural context. So where exactly...
Veröffentlicht am 24. Apr 2025
Well prepared abroad - safety starts with knowledge
Whether travelling on business or on a long-term assignment abroad, it is crucial to be well informed and prepared in high-risk countries. The security situation can change quickly - making it all the more important to regularly check information, keep in touch with other expats and understand the cultural framework. Here we share three practical tips with you on how you can minimise potential risks - based on our experience from numerous security briefings with international specialists and...
Veröffentlicht am 24. Apr 2025
Negotiating with Empathy
Negotiating with empathy - a contradiction? Quite the opposite. If you want to make a difference in negotiations, you not only need good arguments, but also empathy. We experience this in many professional contexts: Relationships determine results. Listening is often more effective than speaking. Empathy creates clarity - especially in conflicts. What happens when we see negotiations not as a confrontation but as an opportunity for connection? How do conversations change when we actively...
Veröffentlicht am 24. Apr 2025
Prepared - and yet surprised: Aurora's launch in Germany
"I was prepared - but somehow everything turned out differently." One of the first thoughts Aurora Marconato has looking back on her start in Germany. A new challenge, a new country, new colleagues - everything was actually well prepared. But still: Uncertainty in social interactions. Small talk that felt strangely distant. Decisions that were made directly and quickly - without much context or subtle nuances. Back then, Aurora would have wished for: Intercultural training that not only...
Veröffentlicht am 23. Apr 2025
Access instead of exclusion: three effective levers for more diversity
Whether industry, tech or non-profit: inclusive recruiting does not look the same everywhere. This is because different roles, target groups and corporate cultures present different challenges. It is important to find the right levers - in other words, measures that open up access instead of unintentionally excluding it. Here are three tried and tested approaches that have proven themselves in practice: 1. Offer flexible interview formats Traditional interviews do not always reveal what...
Veröffentlicht am 17. Apr 2025
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