Ziel­füh­rung star­ten – der Management-Podcast von CTcon

Sustainability management and controlling are closely linked. Practical insights into important starting points and success factors are provided by Jens Reissmann and Dr. Jörg Ehlken.

Digitalization and IoT offer companies precise data and new opportunities. In this episode, Christopher Fuß (Global Head of DHL Smart Solutions IoT) and Niklas Hartmann (Principal at CTcon) discuss the impact on the logistics industry.

Supply Chain Management is critical for companies and is influenced by new technologies and market changes. This episode covers data-driven Supply Chain Excellence at Evonik. Axel Neumann-Giesen talks with Dr Thomas Schamberg from Evonik.

A company’s success depends on effective management. Nicole Berlin (DB Regio) and Dr Thomas Lührmann (CTcon) discuss the benefits, requirements, and impact of data-driven decision-making, especially in the mobility sector.

Migration projects can be challenging. Dr Maximilian Reich (CTcon) speaks with Marco Becker (Virtivity) about the successful implementation of data products, the hurdles between controlling, business units, and IT, and the optimal use of artificial intelligence in the finance sector.

Developing specialists and leaders in a VUCA world presents new challenges for companies. How can talent development be modern and effective? Thomas Erfort (Head of Talent Development at Bechtle AG) and Gunnar Elbers (Associate Partner at CTcon) explore this question.

Building data science competencies is crucial for companies. The pressure to work effectively and efficiently, while demonstrating measurable success, is increasing. Timo Schürg (Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences) and Niklas Hartmann (CTcon) discuss this topic

In a competitive environment, companies centralize services in Shared Service Centers to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Dr Frank Schüler (DHL Global Forwarding) and Axel Neumann-Giesen (CTcon) discuss ongoing developments where automation and AI play a key role.

Transforming an insurance company towards holistic management: performance management, key metrics, centralized vs. decentralized responsibility, and cultural aspects. Dr Helmut Kolmerer and Björn Radtke discuss this with Jens Warkentin (CEO HDI Germany).

After several successful years, the telecommunications industry now faces pressure. Georgios Stratigakis (Deutsche Telekom) and Axel Neumann-Giesen (CTcon) discuss expansion and efficiency challenges, the role of finance, proven management approaches, and anticipated changes.

Dr Sven Schiemann (Future Marketing) and Björn Radtke (CTcon) discuss key digitalization trends in marketing and sales, their impact on marketing decisions, technology, and data protection, as well as the data-driven management of the customer journey.

What topics are shaping controlling today and in the years ahead? This and other questions are explored by WHU in close collaboration with the ICV in the WHU Controller Panel. Utz Schäffer (IMC at WHU) and Björn Radtke (CTcon) share study findings, thought-provoking insights, and practical recommendations.

Steven Lehmann (Johnson & Johnson) and Björn Radtke (CTcon) discuss the role of Data Science in organizations. They cover the shift from data analysis to generative AI and the need for explainable AI, while exploring opportunities for corporate management and practical implementation.

Stefan Hadré (CFO of GASAG) and Axel Neumann-Giesen (Partner at CTcon in Bonn) discuss the energy sector navigating price crises and transformation, and the crucial role that finance functions play in this context.

From start-up to multinational enterprise: How to successfully manage such an organization? What should the management system focus on? How do you handle increasing complexity? Martin Hoffmann (On AG) and Sjard Hammer (CTcon) discuss innovative management approaches.

Renewable energy is one of the major growth sectors. What developments are underway at Vattenfall Wind? What challenges emerge for management and controlling? Robert Zurawski (Vice President Business Control at Vattenfall) and Axel Neumann-Giesen (CTcon) provide insights.

Many companies are migrating their SAP-based ERP systems to the next-generation S/4HANA. They often find the transformation to be extensive and complex. Simon-Oliver Lüke (Airbus Defence and Space) and Sjard Hammer (CTcon) share insights, success strategies, and evaluate its suitability for corporate management.

Is Beyond Budgeting a viable concept for effective Performance Management in volatile times? Prof Dr Utz Schäffer (IMC at WHU) and Björn Radtke (CTcon) explore this question based on insights from both academia and practice.

Smart Working: What opportunities did the pandemic bring, and how were they leveraged? Dr. Katja Gerke (Head of Organizational Development at Versicherungskammer Bayern), Dr Helmut Kolmerer, and Gunnar Elbers (both Associate Partners at CTcon) share practical corporate insights.

E-mobility is a hot topic – discussed with the CFO of a leading charging infrastructure provider. How do you meet the growth demands in this field? How do you successfully manage development and expansion? Bernd Edelmann (IONITY) and Sjard Hammer (CTcon) provide answers.

Shifting beyond numbers: CFOs are increasingly seen as strategic partners to the business, playing roles as strategists and transformation leaders. Prof Dr Marko Reimer (IMC at WHU) and Gunnar Elbers (CTcon) explore CFO types and success factors from both research and practice.

What is the purpose of a group-wide margin analysis in SAP? What questions can it address? Thomas Pohle (LEOCS Consulting) and Dr Steffen Jung (CTcon) explain the implementation, applications, and key considerations.

What developments in management and controlling are shaping the CFO function in the age of digital transformation? Dr Christian Hebeler (CFO and Executive Board Member of DöhlerGroup) and Björn Radtke (CTcon) provide valuable corporate insights.

How should an asset-intensive logistics network be managed in the future? Dirk Steffes (General Manager Europe at Radia) and Niklas Hartmann (Principal at CTcon in Frankfurt) explore this core question in Episode 3 of our management podcast.

What does successful corporate management look like in the digital age? What strategies are being adopted? Prof. Dr. Utz Schäffer (IMC at WHU in Vallendar) and Björn Radtke (CTcon in Düsseldorf) continue their discussion on these topics in this episode of our management podcast.

What does successful corporate management in the digital age entail? What are the trends, and what are the success strategies? Prof. Dr. Utz Schäffer (IMC at WHU in Vallendar) and Björn Radtke (CTcon in Düsseldorf) discuss how to accelerate progress.