Gesellschaft für Arbeitsmethodik e.V.
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Since 1954, the Gesellschaft für Arbeitsmethodik e.V. (GfA, Society for Working Methods) has been dealing with practical methods and holistic approaches for a self-determined personal and professional life. The society’s events and publications address people who want to develop professionally and privately. A whole range of practical expertise is applied in the community. Members pass on their experience and develop sound strategies for problem-solving or optimisation. In doing so, the society always remains in touch with the latest trends. Social media channels and virtual assistants like Alexa are integrated into the programme, as well as videos and traditional media.
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These topics are the focus of the teams and study groups:
- Impulses for professional development
- Effectiveness and efficiency in dealing with one’s own energy and resources
- Problem-solving skills for private circumstances and professional situations
- Orientation in times of global business, flexible work organisation, societal segmentation as well as media- and information overload.
With GfA membership, you become part of a community composed of all age groups. Specialists from many professional branches are active in the network of experts – from long-established artisans to young female e-commerce entrepreneurs. Retirement is not an obstacle for those interested in GfA. On the contrary. Many years of personal and professional experience provide interesting input for social evenings, seminars, talks, podcasts and other offers.
Thematic study groups:
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In different study groups, members of the society Gesellschaft für Arbeitsmethodik e. V. meet to provide information or learn about issues in many different ways. Among other things:
Innovation - Future - Startups
By combining innovation, flexibility, and forward-thinking, young companies lay the foundation for sustainable growth. Our thematic group offers valuable insights and impulses for founders, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to learn from the dynamics and success of young companies. Join us on this exciting journey and discover the key factors for the growth of startups and emerging firms.
Thematic group “Art Culture Gallery Music“
The thematic group “Art-Culture-Gallery-Music” was founded at the end of 2018 by members of the GfA. The goal of the group is, among other things, to provide artists and cultural creators within and outside of the GfA with opportunities for networking, exchange, and external representation.
AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a topic that has been widely discussed for many years, with vast potential applications across various sectors. To explore the impact of AI and its potential uses, a thematic group has been established. This group focuses on the opportunities and risks associated with this not-so-new technology. Comprising experts from multiple disciplines ranging from computer scientists to industry professionals, the group aims to jointly investigate the possible effects of AI on society, the economy, and the environment. The findings of this thematic group will be published in a book.
IT Transformation and International IT Management
As part of the ongoing globalization of many companies’ value chains, numerous businesses face the challenge of aligning their local organization internationally, collaborating with international partners, or even considering their own foreign subsidiaries, and integrating all these organizations from a business process perspective. An internationally functional IT organization is always a crucial component in successfully implementing this complex transformation. In this context, the focus is not always on system-technical issues but often on matters related to control and culture-specific aspects, the solutions to which can be found in the proper IT governance.
The story of the GfA
On the waves of success:
The inventor Gustav Großmann lay down the metaphorical foundation for the GfA.
He was pioneer of methodical work- and lifestyle in Germany and found many followers for his Großmann method. The founding members of the society were all students of this famous rationalisation expert. Members wanted to help each other and close gaps in their knowledge. Support was and is still paramount. Soon, international members also found their way to the society, for example from Austria, Belgium and Switzerland. The society gained in prestige and the media started to take notice of the high quality talks and events. Some of them were even broadcast on TV.
Good reasons for membership
Many managers and consultants have already reached a broad audience via the GfA and have been able to enhance their profile considerably. Other members have made enormous progress in personal and professional terms with the help of experts within the society. Not just start-ups profit from the condensed competence, but experienced business people also get important insights in order to keep their business on target. After all, good contacts are not to be underestimated, and they are an automatic part of a living network in which members regularly meet in person as well.
There are many good reasons to join the GfA. You can download the application form on the website.
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