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The consultingheads blog - Interesting facts about consulting

Welcome to our consultingheads blog. Consulting is a broad field. That's why this blog covers a wide range of topics: from concise expert knowledge and interesting background information to tomorrow's consulting trends.

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A/B testing: manager in front of a holographic dashboard with performance metrics

A/B Testing 2026: The Strategic Guide for Decision-Makers

Did you know that in 2026, only about one in eight A/B tests will yield a statistically significant, positive result?...

Closing IT security gaps with external experts: team in front of a security dashboard

Closing IT Security Gaps with External Experts

When critical vulnerabilities are exposed, time is not an abstract risk factor but an operational variable. In this...

IT strategy with freelancers: freelancer with code on a laptop in conversation

IT Strategy Freelancers for Companies

An ERP rollout is stalling because the target architecture isn’t robust. The cloud migration is set to begin, but...

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OKR method: Team at a glass wall covered in sticky notes

The OKR method - what is it?

“OKR” comes from the English and stands for Objectives and Key results (Objectives and key...

Onboarding new employees: Hands holding a smartphone with a start form

Checklist for: Optimal onboarding of new employees

The successful recruitment of a new employee marks the beginning of one of the most important...

Freelance versus permanent employment: Person working alone in a bright café office

Freelance vs. permanent position

A central decision-making process for companies is the choice between employees in permanent...

HR trends 2024: Humanoid robot holding a tablet

HR trends 2024 - What can we expect this year?

The world of work is in a state of continuous change, characterized by technological innovations,...

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Why consulting headlines? - The Consulting Blog Story

Markus Kopp is a consultant.

He’s worked 180 hours over the past two weeks. “I’m sick of working...

CTO role and tasks: Team standing around a laptop

CTO: importance, tasks and salary

Dhe Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a key role in the world of corporate management an...

Consulting platform: Video call with many participants on a laptop

What is a consulting platform?

In the world of consulting, there is an innovative solution that brings companies and qualified...

Interview Andreas Fritz, IT and SAP consultant: Interview card with a portrait of Andreas Fritz

Interview: Andreas Fritz - IT and SAP Consultant

Andreas is an IT and business consultant with a focus on SAP security. In an interview, he...

Career change in consulting: Street sign reading Time for Change

Change in consulting: What options you have and how you decide

Some consultants consider moving to another firm after several years of experience rather than...

OKR versus MbO: Hands on a keyboard with a data overlay

OKR vs. MbO: The transformation of classic management methods

Definition: What is Management by Objectives (MbO)?

Management by objectives, a method developed by...

Consulting methods: Runners clearing hurdles in a stadium

Sustainability Consultant - underside

Find your perfect Sustainability Consultant now in our network of consultants

Turn...

SMART goals: Hand holding a rocket icon surrounded by metric symbols

Practical examples: What are SMART goals?

SMART goals are the be-all and end-all for effective goal setting and achievement in companies....

Supply chain automation: Laptop showing a metrics dashboard on a counter

The future of the supply chain: automation and optimization

In a world where speed and efficiency are key competitive advantages, supply chain automation is no...

MECE principle: Team taking notes at a wooden table

M.E.C.E. principle consultingheads

Percise and effective problem-solving methods are essential in the world of consulting...

E-mobility, interview part 1: Interview card, part one, with a portrait of Matthias Trusheim

Part 1: E-mobility - trend or game changer?

Digitalization, bureaucracy, climate and social change. Will Germany get its act together in a...

Strategic orientation in companies: Manager presenting in front of data screens

Strategic orientation in companies: A critical review

Studies on strategic orientation in companies often reveal a surprising picture: even within the...

COO meaning and role: Person at a sunlit window

What is a COO? The importance and role of the Chief Operating Officer

In the corporate world, there are a large number of managers who are responsible for the success...

Consulting exit options: Manager with a briefcase before a city skyline and charts

Consulting Exit: Management Consulting and Then?

Regular headhunter inquiries and job offers via Xing or LinkedIn are part of everyday life for you...

Interview Esteban Jurado Traverso, Eurocentres: Interview card with a portrait of Esteban Jurado Traverso

Interview: Esteban Jurado Traverso - CEO at Eurocentres

Today we have a very special interview for you. We talked to Esteban, a year after helping him land...

A/B testing in recruiting: Hexagon graphic with A/B testing symbols

A/B testing: How to optimize your recruiting

In an increasingly competitive job market, it is crucial that companies identify and hire the best...

QHAR principle: Team at laptops in an open-plan office

Focus on advisory methods: the QHAR principle

Imagine your company is faced with a seemingly unsolvable problem in an important project. Time is...