People Development
As experts in our field, we understand that your company's success depends on integrating new talents and developing your teams and individual staff members. This philosophy motivates us to develop customised solutions that create change. Our extensive range of services is rooted in years of practical experience and an in-depth understanding of the challenges of the modern working world. We specialise in building bridges between cultures, hierarchical levels, and working methods.
Our tailor-made onboarding solution recognise that the first few weeks and months are crucial for new employees' long-term success.
At management level, we offer executive coaching that focuses on individual development strategies and goes beyond conventional management training. Our goal is to promote authentic leadership skills in a targeted manner. The focus is on representation and personal presence, as professional charisma and presence are crucial for success in the international business world and also internally.
Our practical coaching and training for developing business skills is based on our deep understanding of the complexity of European business culture. We know that cultural competence is a crucial factor for success today, going far beyond language skills. That is why we not only provide knowledge, but also create a true understanding of different work mentalities and communication styles.
One particularly innovative area of our expertise is the use of sport as a team-building tool (with orienteering). This method is particularly close to our hearts, as sport is an effective tool for team development and trains skills that are directly applicable in everyday working life: strategic thinking, communication under stress, mutual trust and joint goal achievement, and much more. Orienteering uniquely reflects the challenges of modern working life, in which teams have to navigate complex and constantly changing situations.
Our portfolio is completed by a special motivational event with a team-building spirit. It is specially designed for your employees or your valued clients. It is more than just a meeting: it is a carefully organised experience that creates lasting connections and releases new energy for future challenges.
All these services are the result of our understanding that every company is unique and needs individual solutions. We bring not only professional expertise, but also enthusiasm to support people and organisations in developing their full potential.
Onboarding
Why is onboarding so important?
We offer a customised onboarding for your new employees as part of our coaching and training, which is designed specifically for your company. Our comprehensive service enable you to seamlessly integrate employees from other countries into your corporate and work culture. This helps you to attract and retain highly qualified doctors, nurses, medical technicians, researchers, and other specialists and executives. This, in turn, boosts the quality of patient care and the reputation of your clinic or hospital, emphasises your company's international nature, and offers you a competitive advantage and greater customer appeal.
Onboarding
Coaching/training for your new international colleagues
This is an individual intercultural coaching and training that we can tailor to your company. It is designed for new international employees like doctors, nurses, specialists and managers. The goal of the coaching and training is to assist participants in understanding the respective culture and everyday working life, with a particular focus on the unique practices of your company/hospital.
Your benefit:
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More efficient integration of new employees: voWi Consulting’s coaching and trainings supports new international doctors and nurses or specialists and executives to integrate more quickly into the culture and everyday work of your hospital/clinic or your company. This leads to a shorter familiarisation period and a smoother start to their work.
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Improved intercultural teamwork: Our coaching promotes understanding of cultural differences and cooperation between your new and existing colleagues. This contributes to team harmony, increases team performance and minimises potential conflicts.
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Increase employee retention: Companies that take care of the well-being and integration of their new employees in the initial phase usually have higher employee retention rates. This saves recruitment costs and contributes to the stability of your team.
Executive Competence
A professional presence ensures success and impact
For the long-term success of an executive - and therefore also for the success of your company - professional representation and a personal presence are of decisive importance.
We offer tailor-made coaching sessions for specific target groups to immediately develop the skills of your junior managers and experienced executives and boost your business success.
Topics:
- Personal appearance & presence: Make sure that your managers are convincing in every situation.
- Intercultural adaptation: Successful collaboration with international teams.
- Business protocol: Dealing confidently with international business partners and customers.
- Leadership skills: Continued development of an authentic leadership style in line with your corporate culture.
Please consider this list of topics as suggestions only. We tailor our coaching and training sessions to the specific needs of your company.
Your benefit:
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International presence: Your executives present your company internationally with confidence and success.
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Increased customer loyality: A convincing external image strengthens trust and relationships with your customers and business partners.
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Strengthened market access: Successful communication in international business fields.
Business Skills
We support you in the development of your international business
Thanks to our many years of international experience, we are fully aware of the important role of business practices in international business life.
Often a few small things or behaviours that are common in your home country can be misunderstood in other European countries and this can lead to a negative impression of your product/service, and in some cases, your sales and marketing efforts could be wasted.
The focus is on the following European countries: Spain, the UK and Germany.
Topics:
- Understanding Business Culture and business ethics
- Mentality and way of life in different countries
- Conversational behaviour in meetings, negotiations, etc.
- Common behaviour in emails and business letters
Please consider this list of topics as suggestions only. We tailor our coaching and training sessions to the specific needs of your company.
Your benefit:
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Faster market launch & better market knowledge, i.e. targeted expertise. Your employees will understand the historical and cultural backgrounds which shape different business practices.
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German, Spanish and British business ethics: The participants will know what is considered trust-building and what is taboo in each country. This helps your company gain sympathy and credibility with partners and clients.
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Meetings and negotiations: Your employees learn how conversations are conducted in the countries mentioned (e.g. indirect communication in the UK vs. direct style in Germany).
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Increase negotiation success: Understanding national thought and decision-making processes can have a decisive influence on the outcome of contract negotiations.
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Image improvement: Companies which appear culturally competent come across as more professional and trustworthy.
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Emails and business letters: The right tone and structure in written communication prevents irritation or misunderstandings – which is particularly important when dealing with international customers or partners.
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Awareness of cultural differences: Employees develop a deeper understanding of other ways of thinking and working – which also strengthens your own performance in an international environment.
Team building
Sport as an Instrument for Team Building
Sport provides an ideal opportunity for team development that extends beyond conventional training and coaching methods. The joint participation in sporting activities fosters authentic situations in which teams can develop their communication skills, trust, and problem-solving abilities in a real-world setting. The natural dynamics of sporting activities encourage spontaneous interactions and bring to light hidden social and personal skills in each employee that often remain undiscovered in day-to-day working life.
voWi Expertise
In his 1996 Master's thesis, the Managing Director of voWi Consulting analysed in detail how sporting activities strengthen social dynamics within teams and unlock individual potential. In particular, he examined how shared experiences in sport promote important social and personal skills for successful teamwork and leadership. His academic expertise formed the basis of sports-oriented training formats from the very beginning of his entrepreneurial career and continued at voWi Consulting, where he designed tailor-made training programmes in which teams use the outdoor sport of orienteering with map and compass to improve their long-term cooperation, experience shared successes, develop a strong sense of unity and acquire many other important personal and social skills.
Why orienteering in teams is a suitable tool for team development?
Orienteering with a map and compass in teams offers ideal opportunities to experience teamwork and leadership. Its particular value lies in the fact that it trains technical, social and personal skills simultaneously and in realistic situations. Unlike theoretical exercises, it offers immediate feedback: wrong decisions lead to measurable consequences, right ones to visible successes. The metaphor of navigation with a map and compass is also extremely meaningful for the modern professional world, where teams constantly have to navigate through unknown ‘terrain’..A simple sport for everyone: regardless of ageor fitness level, orienteering with map and compass can be practised by anyone. It is also easy to learn how to use a map and compass.
What method does voWi Consulting use for training?
The S-E-R method:
Sensitisation
Experimentation
Resultation
This is a method developed by voWi Consulting that enables participants to use the metaphor of "orienteering" to make the transfer between team training and everyday working life.
Note: orienteering in teams does not take the form of a run (i.e. not a jog), but a normal walk.
Suitable for: Team building for upcoming projects, preparation for building new teams in the company, building of international teams with different geographical backgrounds, re-evaluation of existing teams, etc.
Location: We come with our team and equipment wherever you want, whether close to your company, nationally or internationally.
Duration and date: By arrangement
Your benefit:
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Orienteering with a map and compass is a special activity that helps to promote cooperation and awareness of teamwork in new roles and situations. This creates trust, open communication and a sense of togetherness that extends far beyond the training programme.
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In sport, teams learn to act flexibly under time pressure and changing conditions. The dynamic tasks promote decision-making, role awareness, mutual appreciation and respect. These skills are of crucial importance in any team.
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Joint sporting activities promote teamwork and break down hierarchies. In a competition or co-operative game, individual skills and potential weaknesses become clear. Thanks to our experience-orientated training methods, these insights can be directly transferred to everyday working life.
Motivation
Outdoor-Event
Experience the exciting adventure of orienteering together with your colleagues or business partners! At our fantastic event, your teams will experience an unforgettable adventure! Equipped with a map and compass, they will master exciting missions. voWi Consulting will take care of the logistics, catering and so much more. Your event is guaranteed to be a unique experience that will inspire all your participants!
- Staff event, e.g. active company outings, Christmas event
- Accompanying programme for meetings, conferences, etc.
- Client- or staff-Incentive
- Kick-off Event for new national and international projects
- Onboarding-Event for new empoyees
- Diversity und Inclusion Event
- Year-end and anniversary events
A special kind of team experience:
Discover the fascinating world of orienteering with your colleagues or business partners. At our professionally organised event, your teams will be transformed into adventurers who have to master exciting missions equipped with a map and compass.
The event begins with a short introduction to using a map and compass. The teams start at various stations, with a voWi Scout accompanying them. They face not only pure orientation tasks, but also creative and funny tasks as well as cooperative challenges. Our outdoor event is a mix of physical activity, fun, challenges and team interaction, ensuring that all participants – regardless of their athletic fitness – can be actively involved.
Our event is fully customisable to your needs: from a half-day or full-day programme for your company outing to multi-day incentive events for your most important customers. We flexibly adapt the theme, difficulty level and duration to your target group. Professional support and well-planned logistics guarantee a smooth and unforgettable experience. Of course, we also take care of all catering, venues, etc.
Location: We plan, organise, and carry out your event wherever you want it, whether close to your company, nationally or internationally.
Duration and date: By arrangement
Your benefit:
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Create shared experiences: Shared outdoor activities and a sense of achievement create positive memories and a strong team identity that lingers long after the event.
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Intensifying relationships with customers/partners: Shared challenges and experiences strengthen working relationships, leading to better cooperation.
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Team-building light: Orienteering encourages teams to communicate effectively, which improves day-to-day collaboration. It also highlights the importance of clear communication, which improves performance. The changing demands of the event train the ability to react and adapt.
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Boost motivation among your staff and customers/business partners: Everyone can take part in this fun event, regardless of their fitness level, and enjoy a shared experience through team sports.
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With our many years of experience in planning, organising and running international events, we at voWi Consulting ensure that your event is professionally executed and will be remembered positively by the participants.
Do you need further information?
If you have any further questions about our service, please feel free to contact us.
We can also arrange a phone or video call.
