One Team, Three Cities — What Doppelkompetenz Looks Like in Practice

As a multi-location company, fostering team cohesion has always been a priority for us, long before the challenges of COVID-19. Our week-long annual retreat in sunny destinations 😎🏝️ has proven its value for over a decade. This year, we gathered in Split, Croatia 🇭🇷, to delve into essential topics: the added value of consultants, the evolving public affairs landscape, team dynamics, and more. While we're proud of our picturesque photos, we want to share a core theme that emerged during our discussions: How does Doppelkompetenz work in practice?

National politics cannot be understood without considering the European context, and vice versa. This integration is the DNA of SUB Erste Lesung GmbH and our unique selling point. It means our teams, regardless of location, are equipped to handle both national and European mandates. But how do we ensure our clients receive the best insights without duplicating efforts? 🤔

The secret lies in our approach:

💡 Simple rules for cooperation — ensuring seamless information flow.
💡 Strategic network integration — enhancing the complementary nature of our networks across all arenas.
💡 Optimal team constellations and product portfolio — creating maximum synergies.

🎯 The conclusion of our retreat: While it may seem straightforward to divide operations by geography, our strength lies in building one cohesive EU team spread across Berlin, Paris, and Brussels. This is what sets us apart and what our clients value. Our week was dedicated to establishing the right internal rules and structures to support this unique approach.

🙏 A big thank you to the team for their inspiring thoughts: Yannic Remme, Marianne Sturm, Dr. Richard Ralfs, Nicholas Höhns, Devraj Banerjee, Christian Wenning, Szilvia Kalmár, Ansgar Baums, Anna Wanderwitz, Timothy Kentsch, and everyone involved.

We are already looking forward to the next one — wherever we happen to find a refreshing breeze. 🥵☀️