Barbara Winkler

Today is Mental Health Day 2024 🌍 Seriously, how are you? "Reden ist Gold, wenn die Psyche mitspielen soll." 🌟 For me, it's important to take responsibility – for myself and for others. Together, we can highlight the importance of mental health. #WorldMentalHealthDay #SocialResponsibility #StrongerTogether #TeamOetiker #OneOetiker

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Very interesting topic for everyone interested in vibration fundamentals. Excellent supervisor. Recommended.

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Leadership involves listening and listening should always be...

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The Quiet Before the Storm: The Inevitable Rise of Chinese Automakers As the European automotive sector grapples with a chronic shortage of batteries and a stark lack of proprietary technology to counteract it, the horizon is quietly brimming with the promise of a major industry shift. Chinese automakers are not just knocking at the door; they are ready to burst through. Take BYD, for example, which recently reported a staggering 67% year-over-year increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales, signaling a robust growth trajectory that European manufacturers could only wish for. This surge is not confined to BYD alone; companies like XPeng and Nio are charting similar explosive growth paths, with innovations that include all-wheel steering at price points that are yet to be matched by their European counterparts. Why is this important? Because it highlights a critical gap in the European auto industry’s approach to the EV market. Despite years of warnings, many European automakers have been slow to transition from internal combustion engines to electric models. Meanwhile, their Chinese counterparts have been quietly developing and refining EV technologies that are both advanced and affordable. The question now is not whether Chinese automakers will play a significant role in the global automotive market, but rather how dominant that role will be. With every passing month of lagging behind in battery production and technology innovation, European manufacturers are giving away a crucial lead. This is the quiet before the storm. Chinese manufacturers are poised to leverage their technological advancements and manufacturing prowess to make significant inroads into markets traditionally dominated by European brands. For Europe, it might soon be a wake-up call to either innovate or get left behind in what could be the next major shift in the automotive industry. #evcars #emallorca #evcharging #elektra #enel #enbw #alpitronic #cutpower #disrupting #cars #auto #trends #future

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Interesting and surprising, isn't it? At least I think so... Here's a rough translation for all non-German speakers. ------ „That's not my colleague, that's my employee!“  A sentence that is profound. When I recently commented favourably on the work of another person's "colleague", she corrected me in a harsh tone: It wasn't her colleague, she said, it was her employee. I was briefly irritated because it was new to me that employees are not colleagues. I then said, "But then you're also colleagues if you work in the same company." Whereupon I was told: "My colleagues are at the same level as me." End of the announcement. Even if you shouldn't judge people based on a single sentence, I didn't have the feeling that we shared the same understanding of leadership. I feel the same way when people talk about "subordinates". Or when you are told what hierarchical level you are at and how many employees you have when you shake hands for the first time. It's like we're playing car quartets. Anyone who still leads in this millennium to celebrate their own hierarchical position or the "power of command" over others has not understood what it is all about. Leadership is not a relationship of domination; it is a service role. And there is nothing wrong with that, because it involves a lot of responsibility. Among other things, for ensuring that - others are utilised according to their talents, - can fully contribute and develop, - the team works together constructively and - suitable framework conditions are in place. This requires many competences in addition to professional ones. I have a lot of respect for people who manage to do this. And less for those who only want to use leadership to boost their ego. Thank you for sharing Swantje!

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The revision of the Swiss #civilprocedurerules entering into force on 1 January 2025 will, among other things, clarify the thus far unclear rules on the cut-off date for new facts and allegations. Read more in our latest blog post - and stay tuned for more! #litigation #switzerland #vischer #vischerdisputeresolution

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Living in #Konstanz and still undecided for whom to vote in the local elections this Sunday? Elisa Deiss-Helbig, political scientist at the Zukunftskolleg Universität Konstanz (no coincidence in the name - she‘s my wife 😀 ), has set up the voting advice application (VAA) for Konstanz, a digital tool to support voters making informed decisions. The tool is available at the following link:  https://lnkd.in/eHTxAEXe Please then also participate in the voluntary short survey. The collected anonymised survey data and data on parties’ issue positions can be used for research. #govote #democracy #politics #politicalscience VOTO gemeinnützige UG Stadt Konstanz

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The *𝙾𝚁𝙵 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖 𝚃𝙾𝙿𝙾𝚂* ran a 📰 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣-𝙧𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚 among young people, migration from rural areas, population ageing, competition between municipalities, reasons to leave cities again and similar.... Birgit Aigner-Walder from the IARA scientific management team was interviewed for the report and says, among other things:   🎤 … “𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭, 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦.” 🗺️   💡 … “𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.” … The fact that it is primarily young people who move away due to 🎓 education and jobs is "𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮".   Read more on topos.orf.at (in German) ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gd4e5fZM     #RuralAreas #Cities #PopulationDevelopment #InternalMigration #PopulationAgeing #iaraFHkaernten Carinthia University of Applied Sciences / Fachhochschule Kärnten

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Ukraine aims to continue its energy sector reforms despite the ongoing war, relying on the European power grid and neighboring countries for support. The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 emphasized the importance of rebuilding the damaged energy infrastructure, requiring international cooperation and investment. A comprehensive strategy is needed to stabilize the energy supply, especially before winter, including developing renewable energy sources. The EU and member states have pledged financial support, but more funds are needed to cover the estimated €450 billion in damages, with private investments also crucial. These efforts reflect Ukraine's commitment to reform and global support for a resilient energy sector. KPMG Deutschland #investinukraine

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When we encounter people in our daily lives, it’s easy to make quick judgments based on surface-level impressions. However, every person carries a unique story, shaped by experiences, challenges, and dreams that we may never fully understand. What we know about someone’s life is often just a small fragment of their reality. We see the outer layer – their appearance, their job, their social interactions – but beneath lies a complex tapestry of emotions, histories, and aspirations. Each smile, each word, each action is influenced by factors we may never see: the struggles they've faced, the triumphs they've achieved, the losses they've endured. Empathy and kindness become crucial when we acknowledge the limited scope of our understanding. By recognizing that we only see a part of someone’s journey, we can approach others with greater compassion and patience. This mindset fosters deeper connections and a more supportive community, where people feel seen and valued beyond superficial judgments. Next time you interact with someone, take a moment to consider the vastness of their unseen world. A kind word, a listening ear, or a simple gesture of respect can make a profound difference. After all, everyone's life is a rich narrative, deserving of understanding and appreciation.

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Leadership doesn't always mean being appointed to a "leadership position". It can be as simple as taking responsibility when you see a need to step up.

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💡 Brainstorming: the key to effective team ideas 🌟 Brainstorming is always a highlight for us at Team Gold Communications Agency. One idea follows the next. It helps us to break out of over-thinking and overcome uncreative moments. The euphoria about new solutions can be infectious and motivates us all. Our classic approach looks like this: 🏁Goal definition: What do we want to achieve? 💭Keywords and Keyfacts: Which terms and facts are relevant? ⚡️Assoziationen: How can the terms be connected? 🕸️Spinning ideas further: How can we creatively develop the original task? ↔️Finding Struktur: How do we organize the big picture? We mix tried and tested methods with new suggestions and our gut feeling. This combination of structure and intuition gives us the best results. What methods do you use for brainstorming? Do you trust your gut feeling or do you follow a specific approach? 💬👇 #Brainstorming #TeamWork #Creativity #Innovation #ProblemSolving #Ideamanagement

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This is a must read. Please read. This is a perfect backgrounder on the insane De-Growth discussion we are having in Germany. We have a similar disease elsewhere in Europe as well, but Germany is leading in terms of the progression of the disease and depth of the infestation, to a degree which is truly frightening and we have all indications to believe this may be terminal, in the sense that this will indeed result in some sort of "reset" for the German economy, with all its devastating political and socio-economic implications. It is clear to see that we are moving straight towards civil unrest in Germany and other main European countries within the next 3-5 years unless the course is changed significantly. We must wake up and understand that green eco-Marxists are literally the enemy of the people, the enemy of the industry, the enemy of prosperity and well-being of Europe. And please make no mistake: there is nothing random or "by coincidence" here. This is part of a serious, well-planned and extremely well-funded attack, aimed at diminishing Europe, our economy, our culture, our values. Clearly the early markings of this crisis, borne out of neglect, laziness and decadence were visible already more than a decade ago and increasingly since around 2010, but the "Ampel" organized de-growth syndicate and specifically the deep pocketed Green socio-economic sabotage squads were installed with a purpose in mind: to de-rail and damage the European economy and associated socio-economic peace, under the pre-text of de-cabonization / climate crisis and the democratic and freedom desires of the Ukraine (and Georgia, Moldava etc) populace. When you check some backgrounders on the German Green Party you will find that they had access to 40m+ EUR per year, mainly from US NGOs and "philanthropic" front ends, since at least 2012. This is no conspiracy theory, just statecraft. The US has correctly read and interpreted the weaknesses of Europe, a political dwarf and economic powerhouse and have decided to give Europe some tough nuts to crack for the next few years, giving the US some breathing space to get their broken industries sorted, their IRA started and their state finances back on track. https://lnkd.in/dZwyZfPz

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Change is the new normal – and 𝗛𝗥 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆! An #HR strategy is only effective when it drives business success. My team’s mission is to attract top talent, nurture development & create a culture where everyone can thrive. 🌱   I discussed these topics in my interview with Austrian Business Woman. Here you can also read how #HR can build future-ready organizations (in German) 👇   https://lnkd.in/e6UHxQCw   #PALFINGER #HRInnovation #Change #Diversity

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#Teammeeting 🤝 #Impact Together we not only had a lot of fun during this great #initiative, but also did something for our #environment at the same time - true to our #values #ImpactStartsWithUs 💚 Schneider Electric #Teamwork #ImpactMaker #TalentAcquisition #EmployerBranding #Teambuilding #OneTeam

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An insightful perspective on the opportunities and challenges shaping Germany’s future. 🚀 The vision of an Agenda 2030 brings into focus five key priorities: economic modernization, energy and infrastructure, education and innovation, social systems, and governance. These interconnected areas are critical for fostering resilience and global competitiveness. 🌍📈 The historical references to the Wirtschaftswunder and Agenda 2010 highlight the power of bold, collective action. Transformation often requires courage, collaboration, and trust. 🤝 One of the most essential aspects in this regards will be a clear communication and a shared vision for navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing global landscape. 💡✨ This forward-looking approach serves as a reminder of what is possible when strategic vision meets decisive action. 🔧🔋📚

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