Unlocking Growth: Federal Employment Agency Supports Training

Thanks to the “Fachstelle Qualifizierungsberatung in KMUs”, we learned that the Federal Employment Agency supports companies in training their employees to secure jobs in the long term and adapt the skills of employees to their growing tasks. https://www.gesbit.de/lebensbegleitendes-lernen/fachstelle-qualifizierungsberatung-in-kleinen-und-mittleren-unternehmen-kmu/)

Due to the constant development & growth of wilde relocation, I have organically grown into the role of Operation Manager and have already been able to gain some experience.However, in order to underpin they daily practice with more theory, we decided that I would attend further training on the subject of process and project management.

We found the right offer at BTA https://www.bta-weiterbildung.de/, which offers a wide range of flexible modules and works with experienced trainers. As is the case nowadays, the class took place online, but with personal charm and the efficient use of Miro.

In process management, we went from the product to the development of our own organization to the individual process, tested the use of various tools/techniques (PESTEL, RACI, AKV, SWOT, LIPOC, KANBAN etc.) and visualizations (SAP Signavio, Adonis, Bpanda, Camunda etc.) and finally developed a board game that summarizes our acquired knowledge. This knowledge was deepened in the second course on project management and supplemented by communication techniques, planning, controlling, Scrum and an infinite number of matrices.

We learned a lot and our heads smoked more than once to achieve the GMB basic certification at the end.

Many thanks to the great trainers and my "fellow learners", who made it even more lively and fun.

The next course will follow. Leadership will be all about then.

Get to know our team. 5 questions - 5 answers. Today with Karen, founder of Wilde Relocation.

You were born in Texas. How long did you live there and what is your fondest memory of that time?

I lived altogether almost 10 years in the US, my parents are German, and I was born in El Paso, Texas as my father was stationed there as an air force officer responsible for the German Air Defense at that time. My fondest memories are our regular travels (3-4 weeks several times / year) with our big station car (where I used to sleep in the trunk during those long hours on the road with no safety belts....). We stayed where we liked it (with no plans) and this way we really got to know the US and parts of Mexico.

When and why did you decide to set up a relocation agency? 

20 years ago, I started working as a relocation agent, and that actually was my only intention: to work as an independent consultant. But then one by one, as more orders came in, I started bundling services and hired more and more employees. The very lovely side is that we still work for customers and with partners and also employees, since then

Describe your area of ​​responsibility at the company in two sentences.

I am responsible for acquisition and representation and as well for personnel management

What’s your best advice for your transferees?

When arriving with children, I would recommend giving them time before school or kindergarten starts, to settle in and get to know their new home.

It can be a bit overwhelming to go into school and / or kindergarten right after arrival and especially if there is a new language for these children

Interesting fact about you?

I have become addicted to winter swimming in our river Havel and the Baltic Sea.

Today we would like to introduce you to a very important partner of ours: Caroline Curik from Arpin International Group of Germany GmbH:

1) How long have you been working with Wilde Relocation and how did this collaboration come about?

We have been working together since May 2020. I got in touch with Wilde Relocation directly at the beginning of 2020 and the first online meeting took place in March. From then on, everything took its course.

2) What services do you offer that help our customers with their relocation process?

We focus purely on relocation services for company employees. This includes relocations by truck, air and sea freight. From planning to delivery, everything is thought of and carefully organized. This involves close cooperation with Wilde Relocation, which takes place in the background but ensures a smooth service on the front line.

3) Do you have any feedback or testimonials from customers who have benefited from our collaboration?

Yes, for example, "Everything went really well and your team was fantastic!"

Customer feedback often goes directly to you, as it is often linked to the overall package of your service.

4) Do you have any useful tips or advice for people planning a move or relocation?

Yes, a smooth move depends on early preparation. For example: As a removal company, we need sufficient lead time so that we can order no-stopping zones, overseas containers etc. in good time. 4 weeks is the minimum for an international move. However, we also provide assistance to the movers in the run-up to and at the time of the inspection as well as during the planning and implementation on site. Our relocation experts are pro-actively available to assist all those involved.

5) How has the partnership with Wilde Relocation impacted your own business?

Wilde Relocation has helped us to expand our portfolio of direct customers.

6)What do you value most about our collaboration?

The humanity, the open and honest communication at eye level. When I ask our operations team "who would like to take on this move? It's always "me"... "me"... "no, me!"😊