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Inclusion Nudge for April: Inclusive Language
The Inclusive-Language Nudge ! As we strive to create more inclusive workplaces, it’s important to be mindful of our language and how it may unintentionally exclude or marginalize others. A simple but powerful way to promote inclusive language is to use gender-neutral pronouns. When we use gender-neutral pronouns like “they” or “them” instead of assuming someone’s gender with “he” or “she”, we create a more welcoming and respectful environment for everyone. It acknowledges that not everyone...
Veröffentlicht am 27. Apr 2023
Another Success in the Excellence Class at TOP SERVICE Germany
ICUnet.Group Earns Top Honors for Customer Centricity at TOP SERVICE Germany ICUnet.Group is proud to announce that it has once again achieved excellence i n the B2B sector at TOP SERVICE Germany , a prestigious recognition program that celebrates outstanding performance in customer service. This achievement is further amplified by ICUnet.Group's inclusion in the Handelsblatt editions of February 24th and 28th, a leading German business newspaper. "These companies honoured by TOP Service are...
Veröffentlicht am 28. Feb 2023
Our Christmas course “Conflicts as a Chance to Get Closer”
Christmas is just around the corner – a magical time full of miracles and surprises. In the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle, in addition to beautiful moments with the family, at work and with friends, misunderstandings and unintentional conflicts can sometimes arise. We wish you a Christmas season in which you can see such possible conflicts as an opportunity to get closer and grow together. Our Christmas course “Conflicts as a Chance to Get Closer” will show you how it can be done. This is...
Veröffentlicht am 12. Dec 2022
The power of quiet forces
The unique art exhibition by Katinka Schneweis perfectly captures the zeitgeist with its title, "The Power of Quiet Forces." The title is both contemplative and hopeful, reflecting the challenges and opportunities of our time. The year 2022 confronted us with multiple existential challenges, testing Western societies in unprecedented ways. Have globalization and digitization reached their limits in terms of promoting peace? Can we learn to listen to and heed the quiet forces that are often...
Veröffentlicht am 05. Dec 2022
Global Diversity Awareness Month 2022
Even though Global Diversity Awareness Month 2022 is slowly coming to an end, we should of course continue to address this important topic. That’s exactly what two of our team members have done, recording a short podcast series called “Beyond Diversity”. So in yesterday’s episode, our diversity, equity and inclusion experts Marinda and Heidemarie look at how organisations 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
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