The interview series of the Bevermann Academy 06/2017 – Kelechi Onyele
It is common sense that leading a team is one of the most crucial competences of executives. But is it already incorporated in today’s reality? Or are the managers still using the traditional “managing” style and deride soft skills and empathy? Fact is, the latest Gallup study revealed that 70% of total employees are not emotionally committed to work, which is a result of the managerial behavior of direct supervisors. Wrong management style costs our German economy in total up to 105 billion € p.a. according to Gallup. Therefore, soft skills, emotional intelligence and empathy do not just seem to be hygiene factors.
Steffen Chalupny talks to… Kelechi Onyele