Welcome - and for many, welcome back - to my newsletter. We've made a few changes: the newsletter is now called "Flow Factor" and is published on a new platform. We have brought readers together and are delighted to welcome you here (again).
From now on you can expect Fridays a fresh dose of inspiration and tangible insights into topics that are currently on the minds of many: Artificial intelligence, innovation and a corporate culture that inspires. We summarize for you what important things happened for SMEs in these areas during the week and try to derive trends and topics from them: It is about empowerment, practical applicability and looking ahead, always with the aim of making SMEs more successful and their working environment better.
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AI, culture and smart projects in SMEs
The news right at the start: MMIND is born!
Last week we MMIND founded! 🎉 Our mission? As an AI partner for SMEs, to make solutions accessible and usable according to the mastermind principle. We firmly believe that intelligent technologies can help companies of all sizes to work smarter, drive innovation and promote a culture of growth. Our solutions include training, tools and project management. Take a look and find out more about us on the MMIND Website.
What else moved us: A look into AI, innovation & culture
The last few days have been packed with exciting developments and impulses. Here are a few highlights for you:
Rethinking project management - with AI and the right instinct
Do you know the feeling when projects get out of hand, deadlines wobble and the best people are constantly fully booked? We have taken a close look at how AI can make a difference to project management - keyword: "Right Person, Right Job, Right Time". Imagine an AI finding the perfect person for every task, exactly when they are needed. Less stress, more flow! We also discussed this topic with experts from 14 European countries at an inspiring event in Liechtenstein in the context of Erasmus+. The tenor was clear: there is a great need for digital and human-centered solutions in project management. It's not just about tools, but about a new way of thinking that focuses on people and sustainable approaches.
Find out more here: Learnings from Liechtenstein
Actively shaping corporate culture? The Design Sprint makes it possible!
Corporate culture is often a buzzword, but how can it be made tangible and actively shaped? We tried it out - with a design sprint! Together with students from LMU Munich, we developed prototypes for cultural interventions in a very short space of time, for example to bring momentum to the organization with the "Culture Boost" and turn values into actions. It was fascinating to see how quickly abstract ideas turned into concrete approaches. The format is a motivating impetus to get into action, to "design" culture and make it tangible. The energy and fresh perspectives of the students were valuable and demonstrated that The young generation wants to actively help shape a meaningful working world!
Our impressions: Exchange at the LMU Munich
7 productivity hacks with AI - ready to implement for your SME!
We've put together 7 tried-and-tested hacks that SMEs can use to measurably increase their productivity - from automated content creation to smart meeting minutes and optimized customer service. It's all about handing over repetitive tasks to AI so your employees can focus on what really matters: Creativity and human interaction.
Discover the hacks: 7 productivity hacks
AI power for SMEs straight from Google I/O
Google is currently fully committed to AI and presented some exciting innovations at the Google I/O developer conference that are particularly interesting for SMEs. From Gemini 2.5 in Google Workspace to AI-generated search overviews and improved tools for image and video creation - the possibilities for using AI in everyday working life are becoming increasingly accessible and diverse.
The most important Google news for you: Google I/O AI innovations
Outlook: Help shape the newsletter!
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We look forward to continuing our exchange with you!
Hartmut - with the teams from MMIND and Meet Your Purpose
