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The Due Diligence Private Equity Still Gets Wrong: Human Capital
Most due diligences can slice the numbers a thousand ways. Markets, models, margins – all dissected surgical precision. But the one factor that decides whether any of it turns into performance — the people expected to deliver — is still often checked last, or lightly, or not at all.
Here’s the quiet contradiction in private equity: Financial DD predicts potential. Human Capital DD predicts reality. And the gap between the two is where value is most often lost.
The due diligence that private equity still underestimates: human capital
In private equity, financial and commercial due diligence primarily analyse potential. However, whether this potential is realised is decided solely by the organisation that is to implement it. Human capital due diligence reveals whether leadership, roles and culture are actually capable of delivering value enhancement plans – or whether this is precisely where the latest and most expensive loss of value occurs.
Japan meets Berlin-Brandenburg
The “Japan meets Berlin-Brandenburg” network demonstrates how active exchange between Germany and Japan functions. In conversation, Anne Pomsel, Marko Gretzschel, and Daniel Norpoth explain how the DJW promotes economic cooperation, cultural understanding, and sustainable relationships. A look behind the scenes of a network that builds bridges where others see boundaries.
Doctor shortage: If nothing changes, clinics will die too
‘If nothing changes, hospitals will die too’ – The shortage of doctors in hospitals is striking. What needs to change? We have suggestions!
IT security requires a cultural shift in people’s minds
IT security in hospitals – how secure is patient data in hospitals? Is information and data security guaranteed at all times for players in the healthcare sector? And are IT security solutions really as robust and reliably protective as they claim to be?
LIGHT YOUR FIRE…WALL!
Cyber security is omnipresent. Ubiquitous? Not quite. And not everywhere.
HAGER top employer in the SME sector for the fifth time
Every year, the business and careers magazine FOCUS-Business recognises around 1,000 companies as top employers in the German SME sector. For the fifth time, HAGER Executive Consulting is among the award-winning selection of around 38,000 companies.
MENTAL HEALTH DAY
Why mental health is just as important as physical health. Sensitised leadership is prevention.
HAGER Executive Consulting further expands its consulting expertise
HAGER Executive Consulting is focusing on growth with two new Business Unit Managers. Dr Markus Neumann and Daniel Norpoth will be expanding the team of consultants in the healthcare and automotive sectors from October and will impress with their many years of experience.
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