Management Research

In this episode, I explore how a classic concept from operations - the Theory of Constraints - can help us better understand and manage emotional exhaustion in the workplace.

The central idea? Just like a production process is only as fast as its slowest step, our mental and emotional energy is limited by the most draining tasks in our day. So what if we could identify the specific moments, meetings, or tasks that wear us out the m...

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In this episode, I dive into a topic that’s both technical and deeply human: how we measure burnout.

You’ve probably heard of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) - it’s the most widely used tool out there. But is it really the best option? Drawing on critiques by Kristensen and colleagues (2005), I explore why the MBI might not give us a coherent or actionable picture of burnout. Its three dimensions - emotional exh...

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In this episode of my #burnoutprevention and #wellbeing series, I take you on a journey into the heart of problem-solving in complex work environments - by simply asking why. Inspired by a well-known technique from #processmanagement, we explore how repeatedly asking “why?”- five times, to be exact - can reveal the hidden roots of psychological strain at work.

Using the example of a talented employee st...

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In this latest episode of my #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention mini-series, I invite you to explore an unconventional but surprisingly effective tool for uncovering hidden workplace problems: projective techniques - with a little help from a deck of tarot cards.

When we don't yet know what we're looking for, traditional #metrics and KPIs can fall short. In such moments, we need to open up space for interpretat...

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In this new episode of my #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention mini-series, I dive into something a bit different—but truly inspiring: the power of creative, low-tech ideas to reflect and improve emotional climate at work.

From smiley strips on office doors to mood chips in transparent tubes, colourful coffee cups, chocolate-based feedback, and even burnout dartboards - these clever tools were all proposed by my ...

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In this new episode of my #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention mini-series, I explore how visual process management techniques can be adapted to monitor emotional wellbeing in the workplace.

Inspired by simple tools like visual boards for missing equipment and feedback buttons at Frankfurt Airport, I discuss how small visual cues - like smiley buttons in lifts (elevators) - could help detect emotional stress patte...

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In this episode of my #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention mini-series, I introduce a simple yet powerful exercise borrowed from #processmanagement: “Process Stapling.” Originally used to visualise and improve workflows, this technique can also offer surprising insights into how burnout emerges within everyday job processes.

By stapling together not only task descriptions but also the emotional and psychol...

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In this thought-provoking episode of my #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention mini-series, I dive into a surprisingly powerful tool: #reversethinking. What happens when we flip the question from “How can we prevent #burnout?” to “How could we create it?”

Inspired by a book section that’s both insightful and unsettling, I explore how #chaos, #emotionalexhaustion, and #socialpressure contribute to burnout—oft...

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In this second part of my mini-series on #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention, I continue exploring the complexities of #burnout. This time, I focus on its causes, warning signs, and practical strategies for prevention. While I share key insights, please remember that I am not a trained psychologist—so I encourage you to think critically and seek additional information if this topic interests you.

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In this episode of my mini-series on #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention, I explore the history of the concept of #burnout and discuss how it differs from #depression. While I share key insights, please remember that I am not a trained psychologist—so I encourage you to think critically and seek additional information if this topic interests you.

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Today, I continue my miniseries on employee and manager well-being. This series is based on our book about burnout prevention through process management tools (links below).

In this episode, I take you through the long history of process management—a crucial foundation for understanding why burnout happens and how we can effectively counteract it.

Tune in, enjoy, and share your thoughts in the comments!

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Today, I start the new mini-series on the well-being of managers and employees. Mainly, I will focus on our book and introduce you to its structure, motivation, and key ideas. In our book, we focused on #proessmanagement and its tools to prevent #burnout occurrence (should also work for other #mentalhealth issues at work). 

Enjoy and leave your comments as #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention. 

Linke to our book:

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After a long break (over 1 month), welcome, dear listeners!

It's been a while as I had many obligations (teaching, research, administration, application for third money financing, holidays, baby, etc.). But I hope to continue starting from now!

In this #episode, I continue talking about the #SWOT a#nalysis. This time, I talk about the #externalvalidity of your SWOT-based #strategy. Can you find #evidence that your ideas would wor...

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Today, I start the next mini-series dedicated to #SWOT #analysis. I am a big #critic of the analysis, but don't get me wrong - I like the #strategicmanagement #tool if it is applied correctly. This happens, unfortunately, more seldom than I would wish. 

In this episode, I mention some of the #criticisms and, in doing so, prepare the basement for the next episode, where we are going address the critica...