Ep.48: Deutsche Verwaltung und Fachkräftegewinnung - Kann das funktionieren? mit Florian Zejewski und Daniel Zinner

Show notes

Summary: In this episode of the Global People Mobility Podcast, Daniel Zinner and Florian Zejewski discuss the challenges and opportunities within the German public administration system, particularly regarding talent acquisition. Florian, who calls himself a "Verwaltungspunk" (administrative punk), shares his insights from working inside public administration and stresses the urgent need for innovation and change. The conversation covers bureaucracy, digitalisation, how stand-up comedy can act as a release for frustration, and the complexity of institutions involved in talent acquisition. They also discuss the political will (or lack thereof) for reform, the need for better cooperation between politics and business, and how Germany could learn from Singapore’s effective policy-making. The episode highlights how a paradigm shift is needed to address the growing challenges in securing skilled talent.

Key takeaways:

• Florian Zejewski brings a rebellious, fresh mindset to German public administration.
• Talent acquisition is made more difficult by the complexity and bureaucracy of institutions.
• Political willpower and better collaboration between politics and business are crucial for real change.
• Optimising administrative processes alone isn't enough; the political process also needs reform.
• Germany could learn valuable lessons from Singapore about effective, citizen-focused policy-making.

Speakers: Florian Zejewski, known as the "Verwaltungspunk," is an unconventional thinker with professional experience in public administration. With chaos in his heart and administration in his mind, he builds bridges where others see walls. He’s a graduate of three degree programs and a unique networker, dedicated to helping you break free from conventional constraints.

Daniel Zinner is an international HR expert, entrepreneur, and communications consultant. His expertise lies in HR, strategy, digitalisation, and transformation strategy.

About People Mobility Alliance: The People Mobility Alliance (PMA) was founded to empower organisations to navigate the complexities of global mobility and enhance their international collaboration. Our goal is to transform businesses by integrating global mindsets and innovative technologies, ensuring they thrive in an interconnected world.