{"id":9291,"date":"2025-03-17T12:02:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loehmer-consulting.com\/?p=9291"},"modified":"2025-04-22T16:35:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T14:35:37","slug":"our-contribution-to-haustechnikdialog-de-safe-through-the-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loehmer-consulting.com\/en\/our-contribution-to-haustechnikdialog-de-safe-through-the-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Our article on haustechnikdialog.de: Safely through the crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9291\" class=\"elementor elementor-9291\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b627597 elementor-hidden-phone elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b627597\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b627a6b\" data-id=\"b627a6b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb38694 no_stripe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb38694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> Many industrial companies are facing these challenges and should avoid these mistakes - Safely through the crisis<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d939d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d939d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">News from haustechnikdialog.de, March 17, 2025<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b42157 no_stripe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b42157\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">German industry is facing enormous challenges: rising energy costs, increasing bureaucracy, a shortage of skilled workers, high social security contributions, a weak economy and declining globalization are putting pressure on companies.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b628137 elementor-widget elementor-widget-stm_spacing\" data-id=\"b628137\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"stm_spacing.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"stm-spacing\" id=\"stm-spacing-6a047ba66be0a\"><\/div>\n<script>\n    (function($){\n        \"use strict\";\n        var spacingID = 'stm-spacing-6a047ba66be0a',\n            lgSpacing = '6',\n            mdSpacing = '6',\n            smSpacing = '6',\n            xsSpacing = '6';\n\n        function stmSpacing() {\n            if ( window.matchMedia(\"(min-width: 1200px)\").matches && lgSpacing ) {\n                $( '#' + spacingID ).css ( \"height\", lgSpacing );\n            } else if ( window.matchMedia(\"(max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px )\").matches && mdSpacing ) {\n                $( '#' + spacingID ).css ( \"height\", mdSpacing );\n            } else if ( window.matchMedia(\"(max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px )\").matches && smSpacing ) {\n                $( '#' + spacingID ).css ( \"height\", smSpacing );\n            } else if ( window.matchMedia(\"(max-width: 767px)\").matches && xsSpacing ) {\n                $( '#' + spacingID ).css ( \"height\", xsSpacing );\n            } else {\n                $( '#' + spacingID ).css ( \"height\", \"\" );\n            }\n        }\n\n        $(document).ready(function() {\n            stmSpacing();\n        });\n\n        $(window).resize(function() {\n            stmSpacing();\n        });\n\n    })(jQuery);\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8826cd0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8826cd0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f3d7b81\" data-id=\"f3d7b81\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aa67fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7aa67fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/loehmer-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Warum-Interim-Management-die-Rettung-in-der-Krise-sein-kann.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8736\" alt=\"Why interim management can be the solution in times of crisis - Gert L\u00f6hmer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loehmer-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Warum-Interim-Management-die-Rettung-in-der-Krise-sein-kann.jpeg 710w, https:\/\/loehmer-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Warum-Interim-Management-die-Rettung-in-der-Krise-sein-kann-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a612cee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a612cee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc2ae07\" data-id=\"cc2ae07\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa301ee no_stripe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa301ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Added to this are recessionary tendencies, advancing deindustrialization, and rapidly changing markets. The consequences are serious \u2013 declining production, endangered locations, and companies fighting for their survival. Those who fail to act now risk economic ruin. Yet many companies are exacerbating their situation through strategically wrong decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A common mistake is procrastination. Instead of taking timely action, many companies hope for a quick recovery \u2013 and lose valuable time. The ongoing crisis is placing enormous strain on many management teams. In addition to managing their operational business, they must manage far-reaching changes, which puts an organizational strain on their ability to cope. Often, there is also a lack of a clear plan, sufficient management capacity, or the determination to consistently implement necessary changes. This article examines the mistakes that should be avoided now and the strategies companies can use to actively secure their future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Obtain support in a timely manner and expand management capacities in a targeted manner<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Many companies underestimate the importance of seeking external support early on. Acting quickly is crucial: The longer a company delays, the more expensive and protracted the path to recovery will be. A fitting metaphor illustrates this: Those who wait until the pain is unbearable to see a dentist can expect complex and unpleasant treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Especially in crisis situations, it makes sense to temporarily strengthen your own management capacities \u2013 for example, through the targeted deployment of an interim manager. This support accelerates the implementation of urgently needed measures and ensures effective decision-making processes. Instead of conducting lengthy analyses, the focus here is on implementation. In acute phases, a brief assessment by an experienced manager is sufficient to initiate targeted control measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Practical tip: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Companies should consistently focus on economically viable products and services. Loss-making products must be eliminated from the portfolio. If certain customers rely on these products, a price adjustment can ensure profitability. In such cases, it is advisable to communicate the price increase promptly and transparently with the customer and to develop joint solutions \u2013 for example, through material provision by the customer or long-term purchase commitments, changes in ordering behavior, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad39acc no_stripe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad39acc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Establish crisis-proof leadership<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In times of crisis, direct and intensive communication with employees and all relevant stakeholders is essential. Decision-making processes in crises differ from those in economically stable phases \u2013 they require determination, discipline, and a high degree of empathy. Companies should not underestimate how difficult it is to lead during a crisis situation. Not every manager is prepared for such scenarios or intuitively knows what measures are necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In such situations, an experienced crisis manager at the company's side can make a decisive contribution to minimizing damage under intense time and budget pressure. At the same time, the company benefits long-term from their expertise, as executives gain valuable insights for future challenges. The use of a qualified interim manager always pays off: Through quick, targeted measures, problems can be contained much more quickly and economic damage limited more quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Practical tip: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Setting the right priorities is crucial. For example, companies should focus on minimizing complaint rates and optimizing delivery reliability in order to retain customers and strengthen their position as a reliable partner. This is also a major advantage for sales. A detailed analysis of the entire supply chain is also worthwhile. Rather than focusing on pure \u2013 often detrimental \u2013 cost-cutting, strategic optimization is more effective. An approach that can often be implemented quickly is to discuss consignment stocks and medium- to long-term demand and call-off planning with suppliers. This allows inventory to be retained with the supplier, thereby reducing storage costs and shortening delivery times.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e61d5d no_stripe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e61d5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Rethink corporate goals and strategic direction<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In economically challenging times, many companies lack clearly defined objectives. Expectations are often overly optimistic, while opportunities remain unexploited. Instead of focusing exclusively on internal optimizations, processes, and procedures, companies should increasingly consider changing customer needs and collaboration with suppliers. Those who focus solely on reducing costs and neglect strategic partners are making a serious mistake. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Practical tip: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">First- and second-level managers should develop a clear vision that defines which products and services will ensure long-term company success. Key questions include: \"Which products or services will enable us to achieve sustainable profitability?\" \"What strengths differentiate us from the competition?\" \"Which business areas will generate the necessary revenue in the coming years to finance innovations, employee development, and the use of new technologies such as AI?\" Only with a well-thought-out strategy can companies be positioned for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9395f64 no_stripe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9395f64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>First the objectives, then the strategies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before strategies are developed, the company's objective must be clearly defined. Only then should those responsible consider what resources are required. Important questions include: \"What budget is available to achieve the set goals in one, three, or five years?\" \"Which internal or external specialists are required to meet the deadlines?\" \"Which external partners or supporters can help achieve the goal faster or more efficiently?\" Since there is no single right strategy, but rather various paths are conceivable, the chosen approach must fit the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strategic planning is followed by implementation planning. It is particularly important to involve experienced and committed employees in this process\u2014especially those who are committed to the company and can be a driving force for change. Communication, transparency, and clarity play a crucial role here. A motivated workforce with a clear vision can move mountains. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Practical tip:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An iterative, retrospective approach is particularly helpful in strategic planning. The starting point is the desired goal, for example, for year five. Then, you think backward: \"What needs to be achieved in year four to realistically achieve the five-year goal?\" \"What milestones are necessary in year three to ensure that year four is completed as planned?\" If the course for years one and two has already been set correctly, this is a positive sign. If not, the plans should be adjusted iteratively to obtain a realistic overall picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To ensure this process runs smoothly, additional temporary resources are needed. An interim manager can provide valuable support to quickly and efficiently implement the right measures and put the company on a successful path.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae067e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ae067e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>.elementor-element-ae067e8{display:none !important}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a1e1bf0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a1e1bf0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1560d84\" data-id=\"1560d84\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-160d119 elementor-post-navigation-borders-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-navigation\" data-id=\"160d119\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-navigation.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Post Navigation\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__prev elementor-post-navigation__link\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/loehmer-consulting.com\/en\/gert-loehmer-im-interview-so-ueberstehen-sie-eine-krise-im-unternehmen-unternehmerjournal-tv\/\" rel=\"prev\"><span class=\"post-navigation__arrow-wrapper post-navigation__arrow-prev\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-angle-left\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Prev<\/span><\/span><span class=\"elementor-post-navigation__link__prev\"><span class=\"post-navigation__prev--label\">Voriger Beitrag<\/span><span class=\"post-navigation__prev--title\">Gert L\u00f6hmer in Interview: How to Survive a Business Crisis | UnternehmerJournal TV<\/span><\/span><\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__separator-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__separator\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__next elementor-post-navigation__link\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/loehmer-consulting.com\/en\/german-industry-in-crisis-which-mistakes-companies-must-avoid-now\/\" rel=\"next\"><span class=\"elementor-post-navigation__link__next\"><span class=\"post-navigation__next--label\">N\u00e4chster Beitrag<\/span><span class=\"post-navigation__next--title\">Our article in the Frankfurter Neue Presse \u2013 German industry in crisis: What mistakes companies must avoid now<\/span><\/span><span class=\"post-navigation__arrow-wrapper post-navigation__arrow-next\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Next<\/span><\/span><\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gert L\u00f6hmer from GL Consulting &amp; 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