IT-SA 2019: Cloud security in the focus

IT security in the Cloud remains a hot topic. Grosse-Hornke took the opportunity to find out about the latest developments at the leading international IT-SA trade fair in Nuremberg. This year, 750 exhibitors from 25 nations took part.

Change: This unbeatable method involves everyone

If you want to introduce new values, strategies or working methods in your organization, the best method is usually a classic: the workshop cascade. We show how to implement this evergreen perfectly, avoiding mistakes that stand in the way of success.

How secure is your IT? Make a check-up

IT security is a building with several essential elements –the way employees handle systems and data, a fire-proof infrastructure and many other aspects. With our “House of IT Security” concept, companies can determine the most important fields of action, including all interdependencies.

Think positively: How to stay cool during a crisis

It can be very stressful for employees when their company goes through a difficult time. But not everyone reacts to problems in the same way. How can you overcome such a phase of uncertainty as relaxed as possible?

USB sticks: simply practical or simply too risky?

In a surprisingly large number of companies, employees can use USB flash drives without restrictions. Thus, confidential data can easily fall into the wrong hands. What is the best way to deal with the tiny storage devices?

Going agile – no matter what?

If agile methods don’t work as expected, this may be due to smaller or bigger construction errors. There is usually no standard solution.

Your organization needs a mindset shift? Here are 6 practical tips

It is difficult to change everyday behavior – attitudes and habits cannot be altered overnight. How can organizations change the way their employees think? Six tips from our change practice.

IT Portfolio Management Making your IT portfolio management more agile

Companies invest a lot of money in their IT, in the best case only in the most useful projects: IT Portfolio Managers prioritize projects according to defined criteria. But how often do you put this ranking to the test? Not just once a year but several times, according to supporters of agile methods.

New IT service provider? How to avoid a false start with a new IT provider

Companies are purchasing more and more IT services from external providers – or they change providers in order to reduce costs or purchase additional competencies. However, expectations and results are sometimes far apart if important details have not been clarified from the start.

Through Lapland on a sleigh: a lesson in leadership

In December Silke Grosse-Hornke went on a husky tour in the Finnish wilderness. To reach your destination safely out there, you need an experienced guide who gives clear instructions. Here is Silke’s personal travel report.