Coaching – How And Why?
When was the last time you set aside an hour just for whatever is really on your mind right now…? In the day-to-day grind of work, taking time to focus on yourself often falls by the wayside. Coaching creates space for this: for reflection, personal development and the issues that really matter right now. At hrdiamonds, coaching focuses on the individual. Our systemic approach always guides [...]
Feedback Is Not an End-of-Year Review
Good feedback should not come as an annual surprise. If employees only find out during their annual appraisal what has been going well (or not) for months, a great deal of potential for development remains untapped. A genuine feedback culture does not arise from a single date in the calendar. It is evident in how naturally feedback takes place in day-to-day working life. Three things make a crucial difference here: 1. Give feedback regularly Brief check-ins [...]
Team Culture Needs Space. We Create It.
Whether following a reorganisation, during a period of growth, or simply because a team needs a fresh burst of energy and a stronger sense of connection, team development is one of our core priorities at hrdiamonds. What this means in practice: – We start with an honest assessment of the current situation: what’s going well, and what needs attention? As part of a preliminary needs assessment, every member of the team has the opportunity [...]
When Change Breeds Fatigue…
The willingness to embrace change is not an infinite resource. What happens when more and more of it is demanded anyway? For employees today, this often means : Learning quickly. Reacting flexibly. Trying out new things. Letting go of the familiar. And all of this often whilst navigating several change processes at the same time. New structures, new tools, new roles, new priorities. Whilst each of these may [...]
A or B? Or Something Completely Different? – The Tetralemma
A or B? Perhaps that is the wrong question. Some decisions seem to offer only two options. Stay or go. Change or stick with what has been tried and tested. Take on more responsibility or hand some over. The longer we think about it, the more convincing the arguments for both sides become. But what happens if these two options alone don’t get us anywhere? Then it’s worth [...]
Unconscious Bias – Consciously Reflecting on Perceptions
Every day, we make decisions about people – in recruitment, in assessment centres, in leadership roles or when working together. We do not rely solely on facts and observable behaviour. Experiences, expectations and unconscious thought patterns also influence how we perceive and judge others. This is precisely where unconscious biases come into play. A first impression sticks. We immediately find someone [...]
Active Listening as a Key Skill
„When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.“- Dalai Lama This quote sums up what is often neglected in everyday work life: genuine listening. After all, listening doesn’t just mean staying silent while the other person speaks. Active listening means wanting to understand, not just to respond [...]
New Art at hrdiamonds: Andrea Schüller
Im Dialog mit der Welt: Andrea Schüller stellt ihre Kunst bei hrdiamonds aus Andrea Schüller ist Kunstschaffende, Organisationsberaterin und Coach. Geboren 1968 in Wien, arbeitet sie an der Schnittstelle von Bildender Kunst, Embodiment und Philosophie. Malerei, Zeichnung, Textil, Text und performative Arbeit mit dem Körper sind Medien ihrer künstlerischen Praxis. Aktuell stellt Andrea ihre Kunst […]
360° Feedback: Bringing Perspectives to Light
In uncertain times, clarity is essential. And clarity doesn’t start with quick fixes, but with a sound assessment. Before organizations initiate development, implement new leadership measures, or address cultural issues, it’s worth asking a key question: Where exactly do we stand right now? 360° feedback is a powerful tool for making this self-assessment possible. It bridges the gap between self-perception and how [...]
The Most Important Skill for the Future? Thinking!
69% of companies worldwide say that analytical thinking is the most important skill for their workforce. Not coding. Not perfect mastery of AI tools. But rather: thinking. The latest Future of Jobs Report from the World Economic Forum clearly shows: Many of the top-ranked skills cannot simply be automated. And they aren’t developed in a 90-minute online training [...]