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CO2 offsetting, reporting and financing
Let's summarize: you can separate Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3, you know how to measure and record emissions in the company and in the last blog you learned how you can strategically position yourself as a company to…
Avoid and reduce CO2 emissions
Hold on a second - this is the second of three parts in our sustainability series, so if you haven't read the first one yet, we recommend you jump there first.Go to part oneNow that you have learned to understand…
Balance CO2 emissions and understand scopes
Did you know? A single Google search consumes as much energy as a 60-watt light bulb that lights up for 17 seconds. Does every Google search have to be accounted for? In principle, yes!In the Paris Agreement, the international community…
Mastering Agility
It has long been proven that agile working helps companies to work faster and more efficiently. A resilient organization is characterized by its ability to react flexibly to unforeseeable events and thus remain competitive. What does it take for companies…
The Viable System Model (VSM)
Stafford Beer, a pioneer of management cybernetics, developed the Viable System Model (VSM) in the 1960s and 1970s. He published his ideas in 1972 in the work “Brain of the firm”.Beer's extensive experience in management consulting and his studies of…
Factors in team performance: the four C’s
In our opinion, the model of W. Gibb Dyer Jr, Jeffrey H. Dyer and William G. Dyer is particularly suitable for an initial categorization of many team-relevant factors. This divides a large number of factors into the five overarching topics…
Discover the ingenious world of Jurgen Appelo
Jurgen Appelo is a visionary thinker, author and entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the world of leadership and organizations. His books are not only inspiring, but also offer practical insights and refreshing ideas that encourage you to rethink traditional thinking about…
The six musketeers – one for all and all for one
In this blog, we would like to introduce you to an agile game that helps to vividly illustrate the difference between an agile approach in cross-functional teams and a classic approach with centralized project management. The game is ideal as…
The Nerd Republic is a B Corp!
The time has come! Since March 2024 the Nerd Republic is officially a B Corp!You can find our public profile here: Zum Nerd Republic B Corp ProfilBut one step at a time.What even is a B Corp?A “B Corp” or…
What requirements does Generation Z place on their work?
The world of work has continuously evolved over the years, and with it, the demands of employees have also changed. Generation Z, those born roughly between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, are now increasingly entering the labor market as young…
Which SAFe course?
We've got you hooked and you're keen to do a SAFe certification course at the Nerd Republic, but you don't know exactly which one? No problem! You have come to the right place. It can honestly be a bit confusing…
The Focus Awakens
Neue Narrative: Main Topic FocusThe time has come to spill the beans. The theme of the December issue of Neue Narrative is “Focus.” This issue is particularly exciting for us, as we are participating as an issue partner this time…
The Diversity Index
Imagine you only had colleagues in your organization who were just like you. Wouldn't that be boring? Diversity is important, and diversity is not limited to gender. It's about much more!Modern companies should try to promote diversity, not just in…
An entire course by AI?
Chat GPT, Midjourney, AI… there are a lot of terms flying around at the moment. But this also opens up an incredible number of new possibilities. At the Nerd Republic, we always involve AI for smaller jobs and as a…
The AQAL Model by Ken Wilber
In this blog post, we dive into the fascinating world of Ken Wilber and his significant contribution to Integral Theory. If you've never heard of Wilber or Integral Theory, don't worry, we'll guide you through the topic. The Integral Theory…
The Four-Day Workweek: A Turning Point in Work-Life Balance
Welcome to our blog, where we explore the ever-changing world of work culture and innovative approaches to achieving a better work-life balance. In this edition, we’ll focus on the concept of the four-day workweek and its potential benefits for both…
Prioritization at the Nerd Republic
In many companies, we face the challenge of prioritizing work. Our clients often complain in unison, “We can’t get the products out anymore.” This sentiment, by the way, spans all levels—from operations up to top management, the ability to prioritize…
What is Management 3.0?
What exactly is Management 3.0? Another framework that promises to improve the world and basically just sells licenses? In this blog, we want to take a look behind the scenes and give you an overview. If you're the quick type…
Why do teams need metrics?
“We as a team know how things are going! We have a good view of what we've achieved and what we haven't, and if we also collect metrics now, it all takes away from our working time for important features.…
Agile Contracting
In today's fast-paced and constantly evolving business world, traditional contracts between suppliers and contractors often no longer meet the dynamic requirements and complexity of projects. This is where agile contracting comes into play. Agile contracting is a framework that enables…
The ultimate guide to OKR
Setting and achieving goals - sounds easier said than done, right? Fortunately, there is a method that helps you to define your company's goals and implement them effectively: Objectives and Key Results, or OKR for short. Originally introduced by HP…
Leading & Lagging Indicator
We recently had a SAFe Lean Portfolio Management course at the Nerd Republic. One of the topics of the course is the realization of business hypotheses based on epics. This is based on the Build-Measure-Learn concept from Eric Ries' book…
New Pay – “One does not talk about money.”
Compensation transparency is, in most companies, just a term stored in the vocabulary that is rarely, if ever, put into practical use. Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Norway have already shown us how transparent salaries can become the norm and,…
Brave New OKR World
In this blog post, we will explore how OKRs support goal achievement and how they can be implemented in an agile environment. We will also address the challenges that companies may face when they apply OKRs incorrectly. Finally, we will…
Book Presentation: “New Work Needs Inner Work”
Continuing with our book club, today we will focus on New Work. The practical guide "New Work Needs Inner Work," published in 2019 by Bettina Rollow and Joana Breidenbach, addresses the importance of inner work in the context of the…
What actually is agility? More than just a buzzword?
What defines an agile company and how do you become one? The phenomenon can quickly lead to confusion, and give the impression that it might just be a new trend or another buzzword. This article is intended to help create…
“Reinventing Organizations” by Frederic Laloux
As a new category on our blog, we are now regularly publishing book recommendations. Today we are starting with an absolute classic when it comes to other forms of organisation. We're talking about the book ‘Reinventing Organizations’ by Frederik Laloux.…
The best of both worlds – new ways of working from home
One thing is clear, both working from home and working in person offer advantages and disadvantages.Employers are increasingly being forced to offer their employees flexible working models. While for some it is no longer an option to work in a…
New Work – just a buzzword or truly helpful?
From flexible working arrangements to teleworking - New Work is all about making work function better for everyone involved. And it's not just about the employees - companies also benefit from New Work.What is New Work? The term ‘New Work’…
Once upon a time in a design office in Düsseldorf…
It is important to us to give our customers a picture of who we are and what is behind the company Nerd Republic. We are not just another consulting company.If you want to know how the story continues, just read…
What is the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)?
In today's fast-paced and ever-changing business world, organizations are constantly looking for ways to improve their productivity, efficiency and overall effectiveness. Agile methodologies have emerged as a means of addressing these challenges, enabling teams to be flexible and adaptable in…