The shortage of skilled workers costs the German economy 49 billion euros per year. At the same time, AI and remote work are fundamentally changing the requirements for leadership. New Work & Leadership shows how CEOs and board members use people strategy, talent retention and organizational culture as strategic levers.
13.03.2026

Schreiner Group: How a Hidden Champion Transforms Its Production into a Smart Factory

Benedikt Langer

⏱ 9 Min. Read The Schreiner Group, based in Oberschleissheim near Munich, is a global technology leader ...

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12.03.2026

CIO Agenda 2026: Between Cost Pressure and the Mandate to Innovate

Alexander Roth

⏱ 7 min Reading Time IT budgets are growing double-digit in 2026 - but cost pressure remains real: ...

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10.03.2026

Digital Sovereignty 2026: What CIOs Must Know About Delos Cloud, Gaia-X, and the EU Data Act

Benedikt Langer

⏱ 9 min Reading Time 61 percent of European CIOs plan to shift more workloads to local providers. ...

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08.03.2026

Digital Board Competence: Why Technological Literacy in the Supervisory Board Has Become a Matter of Survival

Tobias Massow

TL;DR Only 12 percent of supervisory board members at DAX-listed companies possess demonstrable technology ...

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08.03.2026

The CHRO as Strategic Partner: Why People Strategy in 2026 Will Decide Competitive Advantage

Tobias Massow

For years, the Chief Human Resources Officer was the invisible member of the executive board - responsible ...

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07.03.2026

AI Governance: Why CEOs Cannot Delegate Artificial Intelligence

Tobias Massow

⏱ 9 min Reading Time 56 percent of all CEOs see no measurable return from their AI investments. Meanwhile, ...

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06.03.2026

275 Apps, One-Third Invisible: How SaaS Sprawl Is Devouring IT Budgets

Tobias Massow

On average, a mid-sized company uses 275 SaaS applications. Large enterprises deploy over 2,000. The ...

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05.03.2026

Edge Computing 2026: When Data Can No Longer Leave the Premises

Benedikt Langer

Edge computing was long considered a niche topic for IoT specialists. In 2026, it becomes a strategic ...

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05.03.2026

Made in Germany Reloaded: How Industrial Conglomerates Are Reinventing Their Brand

Tobias Massow

According to Brand Finance analyst Cristobal Pohle Vazquez, tech innovations are driving the growth of ...

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04.03.2026

EU AI Act 2026: What Companies Must Implement Now

Benedikt Langer

TL;DR The first AI Act bans have been in force since February 2025; full requirements for high-risk ...

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