Two years ago, we embarked on an exciting journey by launching a groundbreaking corporate group training focused on self-esteem and inner strengths—proudly counting PUMA among our major customers. In just two training days, participants experience a deep dive into the human psyche and discover practical, empowering tools to unlock their full potential at work.

Creating space for variety - that's one of my personal missions. But it's not always that simple.

You’ve mastered the technical side of your work. You deliver results. You solve problems. But what happens when that’s no longer enough?

In autumn 2024, REHAU’s global L&D team embarked on an ambitious journey to revamp their strategy and service model. Partnering with CDN as their facilitator and consulting sparring partner, they aimed to design a future-ready, scalable approach to leadership development. This article dives into the project’s process, challenges, and transformative outcomes.

How do I best fill the open position in my team? With an internal or an external candidate? Do I even have the required skills and abilities in the team? In the company?

A breath of fresh air from outside is often necessary to bring new ideas, new perspectives and new approaches into the company. However, filling positions with external candidates is not always the only solution. Skills and abilities can be built internally with forward planning to ensure that the right candidate can take on the vacant position at the right time.

Under Pressure….Many of us know the feeling of constant time pressure, even though we have numerous technical aids and smart apps at our disposal. Yes, we also love good technical PM apps and solutions. But instead of feeling relief, some of us get into an endurance run that seems to never end. We, the CDN team, encountered this phenomenon more and more often, especially in young, dynamic companies.

As a provider for leadership training and organisational development, we’ve witnessed how appraisal talks have evolved from formal, yearly check-ins to ongoing conversations that nurture growth, talent, and transformation. In today's dynamic ecosystems, leadership isn’t just about supporting a team member’s individual success—it’s about managing talent effectively and embracing constant change.