englischIn the academic literature communication is repeatedly described as a success factor for change management processes. However, the question how communication works best and should be designed in the phases of change usually remains unanswered.

Along the phases "unfreeze", "move" and "freeze" [...]

englischThe human resource management of social organizations faces special and growing challenges. The shortage of skilled workers is one of many examples. It is important to examine all existing potentials and to exploit them in the best possible way. One of the most important potentials of today [...]

englischThe Ruhr region is undergoing constant economic structural change. This study sheds light on the political attitudes and perceptions of the people in the Ruhr region and explores the question of whether so-called ‘disconnected regions’ are particularly susceptible to sociopolitical apathy [...]

englischThe Design Fiction Journey is a workshop concept to generate ideas. Structures from futurology, dramaturgy and Design Fiction are combined to create a new method. The future-oriented design practice, Design Fiction places the conception of fictional prototypes at the center of its work. [...]

englischIn the context of this review of the part-time master's program in social management at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, the subjective assessment of graduates with regard to the quality of the program and the resulting career opportunities is asked. The starting point is the [...]