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Newcomers Network: Mr. Ashimi, what challenges do companies face today?
Rasheed Ashimi: Rising costs, skilled labor shortages, and economic uncertainty are putting businesses under pressure. In times like these, clear processes are essential. They create transparency, improve efficiency, and help companies respond faster to change.
Newcomers Network: Many still see quality management as bureaucracy.
Rasheed Ashimi: We often find that companies already meet many standard requirements, they just don’t realize it. Our job isn’t to add paperwork but to build practical structures that employees understand and use every day.
Newcomers Network: What role do digitalization and AI play?
Rasheed Ashimi: Technology is only as effective as the processes behind it. Clear workflows provide the foundation for successful digitalization and the meaningful use of AI.
Newcomers Network: What’s your advice to business leaders?
Rasheed Ashimi: Invest in your processes before problems arise. Strong management systems aren’t just about certifications,they create resilient businesses, support sustainable growth, and give companies the confidence to succeed in an increasingly challenging world.
PM Solution Jena
Rasheed Ashimi
Owner & Managing Director
Jena, 07745, Germany
www.pmsolution-jena.de
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Germans have kept up their reputation for high-quality work even with less time to work – because they‘re thorough. When Germans work, they work hard.
Just as „thorough“ is a bit of a catchphrase here, you‘ll also hear a lot of „Ordnung,“ which basically means structure or order.
It‘s probably best to look at the nature of business meetings in Germany from the perspective of negotiations.
The basic German business structure is pretty hierarchical with clearly defined roles. It‘s clear who‘s responsible for what in a company.
Another thing that comes from this „the good of the group“ mindset is that being on time is really important in Germany.