In the essay collection "Unternehmens Stärke" by Marion Masholder, Teresa Adler inspires with the thesis "Gold and rubble come in the same river". A powerful image, especially for entrepreneurs, where the frustration of bureaucracy is being discharged through various channels these days. Whether from the board levels of large corporations or various industry associations: A "loss of reality in politics" (Saarstahl boss Stefan Rauber in ntv) is becoming more and more apparent, new and complicated regulations to fulfil as "stress factor no. 1" (GWW) and thus dwindling profitability for companies in all sectors are the consequences. AI and the increasing global demand for creative content in particular should put a permanent smile on the faces of media professionals, but our industry is also suffering from the current framework conditions. Even if "rubble" and "flow" currently seem challenging, we should not forget that the crumbs of gold can still be found. With a motivated team effort and clearly formulated goals, agile companies in the creative industries have more opportunities than ever before.
Frustration is growing among many who are rightly proud of their product and the quality of the services offered, be they creative, technical or administrative. When the annex for compliance in tenders is longer than the specifications and the awarding of contracts is primarily based on formal criteria, some feel that they are not being properly recognised. The fact that sustainability and behavioural bureaucracy are now part of everyday life is well-intentioned, but the goal is lost sight of in the implementation. Even payroll accounting has reached a level of complexity that makes it advisable to seek professional support. Jürgen Kling, adag payroll serviceregularly explains the latest changes in training sessions at Ensider.
Sustainability documentation and the resulting compliance obligations, for example in the context of supply chain due diligence obligations, are particularly tough. The Lecture by Prof Dr Josef Scherer at an Ensider networking event in Munich is available in the Ensider media centre. Implementation guidelines and standardisation are usually based on process-oriented workflows that first have to be translated for project-centric business. The basis for appropriate and feasible management is therefore often not an IT system, but continuously trained mindfulness skills. Recognising risks is an increasingly important skill for companies. The usual "fluctuation" in the industry with project-related employment therefore requires smart concepts and cross-company structures. Ensider sees itself here as an integral, established partner of the creative industries, together with many established industry associations.
"Allow yourself a crisis," writes Adler in the already mentioned book and inspires confidence in nights full of existential angst and an everyday life full of challenges. Dr Nikolai A. Behr, known to many from his time in corporate communications at BMW, his teaching and association work, addresses communication as a primary management task. The focus on core value creation and trust in the professionals who, in our sometimes special industry, are always hungry for optimisation and strive for the best result, pave the way for a "golden path".
Good luck and don't let it get you down!
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(Author: Markus Vogelbacher)