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Hello, I am Hartmut Hübner
I have been working as a team leader in companies for over 20 years. This has shown: The critical moment for innovation and change usually comes when communication fails and tensions become visible. It is not uncommon for initiatives to fail at this point. Therefore, I am available as a communicative sparring partner to find meaningful answers to difficult questions and to make better decisions. I also conduct research on important change dynamics in business and society.
