Guides
Field notes on leadership advancement
Articles rooted in career advancement consulting for women moving into leadership roles in Germany — promotion mechanics, visibility, and the first months after the title changes.
11 May 2026
What German promotion panels actually weigh
Title inflation is rare in German firms. Here is how panels typically read leadership readiness — and where women candidates lose ground without noticing.
2 April 2026
Negotiate scope before salary in Germany
Compensation talks go better when the leadership mandate is already defined. A practical sequence for women entering or expanding people-management roles.
17 March 2026
Building sponsorship without performing extra unpaid work
Visibility matters for leadership moves. Visibility does not mean volunteering for every committee. How to seek sponsors while protecting capacity.
6 February 2026
The first 90 days as a new team lead in Germany
Moving from peer to people manager changes how every conversation lands. A grounded sequence for women entering their first formal leadership role.