For Josephine, it became clear at the beginning of her studies in business psychology that the focus of her future career should be on the development of individuals and organizations. Her professional experience alongside her studies as a personnel consultant and in the field of personnel development at a management consultancy firm solidified and sharpened this goal. Joining CPC as a newcomer after completing her master's degree in Management & Human Resources fully met these expectations. She was able to develop both personally and professionally and grow into the role of consultant.
'It makes me proud and energises me to accompany our customers as a trustworthy, competent contact person.'
– Josephin Thiele
My keen interest in the topic of change management began during my studies as part of a dedicated module. I was fascinated by the combination of strategically planned implementation of changes in an organisation, taking into account human needs and psychological dynamics. I wanted to delve deeper and finally experience theory in practice. I joined CPC and quickly realised that there was much more to it than that. In the meantime, I mainly work on projects involving the further development of specialists and managers.
People take centre stage.
During my studies, I had an ambivalent view of the consulting industry - I knew that I would learn a lot, but I had concerns about the workload and corporate culture. CPC seemed to be different somehow, which I was to find out during the applicant day. One sentence that particularly stuck in my mind was ‘We may take all of you - but we may not hire anyone today.’ This sentence took a huge weight off my shoulders, because I knew that I didn't have to measure myself against the other applicants, but could be the person I am. I quickly realised that, in addition to a ‘basic skillset’, CPC is primarily concerned with the person behind the applicant when hiring new colleagues. The assessment centre didn't feel like an exam to me, it was more like getting to know each other, which should provide a good basis for decision-making for both sides.
Trust and personal responsibility.
Trust and personal responsibility are two qualities that immediately come to mind when I think of CPC. Shortly after I joined, I was given my first project in the role of PMO. ‘How am I supposed to do this all by myself?’ was my first inner reaction. I had an experienced colleague at my side who I could call on as a sparring partner at any time. He placed a great deal of trust in me, but also expected me to raise my hand on my own responsibility if I felt that I wasn't getting anywhere on my own. He took his time when I needed more support.
Over the past few years, I have been involved in a number of projects in different areas and sectors. Project management in a manufacturing company, change management for a restructuring programme in the public sector, innovative process development and team development in the automotive industry, personnel and management development in the telecommunications sector. I have not only built up professional expertise, but have also been able to develop personally. It makes me proud and energises me to accompany our customers as a trustworthy, competent contact person. But I was also able to contribute to the design and further development of our own organisation through my responsibility for trainee recruitment, among other things.
