This presentation shows software providers in mechanical engineering how they become manufacturing-X-ready through clear management decisions and build customer trust. In view of the EU Data Act, Catena-X and data sovereignty, it is clear that technology alone is not enough — strategic positioning is needed.
The three levels of trust — marketable presence, conscious data sharing decisions and robust product implementation — are created not technically, but through internal clarity.
With CERN's story as a mirror and practical steps for the next week, you'll get ready for connected ecosystems.
The central message: Trust is the new currency. Anyone who helps shape standards early on and draws clear boundaries becomes an infrastructure — instead of just installing software. Shaping the future thus becomes a leadership decision — not an API exercise.
Why soft skills are the key resource for change in industrial regions — and how companies recognize patterns that others overlook. Keynote at X-inno, Chemnitz. (In German)
How progress makes things easier — and sometimes takes away moments of discovery. About the balance between innovation and humanity. Presentation for Nespresso. (In German)
Cover story in the international trade magazine Stainless Steel World about Rolf Kind GmbH — from the energy revolution to superconducting magnets for fusion power plants. (In German)
The three key scaling mistakes — and how founders master the transformation from vision to organization without losing their DNA. Keynote at Start-Up Connect, Chemnitz.
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How people and machines can work together as a team — and what companies need to consider when integrating AI and robotics. ZAU — employment law in companies. (In German)
Presentation at the Sikkens Academy. How AI and robotics are making crafts more productive, sustainable and attractive for young professionals. (In German)
Corporate culture, clear responsibilities and the right leadership roles determine growth or stagnation. StartupValley magazine. (In German)
How companies become lean during a crisis without losing the knowledge they need for the future. Digital business cloud. (In German)
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What automation can do — and where people remain indispensable. About the responsible use of AI in companies and society. Talk to people. (In German)
Interview about Generation Z in the working environment — why the younger generations want to contribute just as much as the older generations and what companies can learn from this. (In German)
About a shortage of skilled workers, early school leavers as undiscovered potential and social responsibility — how companies become truly attractive for young people. Painter and Painter. (In German)
The path to your own management consultancy, the founding of PEOPLE & RESULTS and lessons from over 25 years of practical experience. Interview in BVMW magazine. (In German)
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Companies are cutting staff — and at the same time complaining about a shortage of skilled workers. What this has to do with sustainable economy. forum — Sustainable Economics. (In German)
