Dirk Eckart - Encourager

We ask: Why?

He’s got the stuff!

Innovative, impatient, future-oriented

Why?

J. F. Kennedy, the moon and the power of a vision

Goal-oriented living leads to success!

My vision

Does an entrepreneur need a vision? YES!

We will tell you: How!

Talking is golden!

Reaching goals together

The dream of a family business

Future-oriented companies

We are always learning!

Learn from the best!

Loved and feared

There is no such thing as finished learning!

Free yourself

We develop ourselves!

Turning the page

With heart and soul

Responsibility also means letting go

Recognizing and encouraging talents

Is self-employment really a 24/7 job?

“Nothing works without me!?”

Self-employed!

From tyrant to encourager

The “all-rounder“!?

I work, therefore I am!?

We need you!

Nothing works without them!

Further education for everyone!

“Big Five for Life”

Desired wage as motivation

“Silverware” instead of “scrap heap”

Grade A employees make companies innovative

Yes, we can!

No master has yet fallen from the sky

Degree, Master Craftman’s Cert. or “School of life”

Appearance and reality

Impaired = incapable?

We are living our dream of coffee!

We are the brand!

A company – a street name

“The best scaffolding for special purposes with the best employees!”

“Puff is part of the trade!”

You are the brand!

We love networking

Virtual and real life

Givers gain!

Mouse, vulture, penguin and chameleon

That extra edge

We build upon the future

Fast is a must!

Brave new world of media

New ways for apprenticeship

In the footsteps of my father

Information

Numbers – Data – Facts

Our guest authors

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CHAPTER 1

We ask:

Why?

Values and visions

as the basis for success

He’s got the stuff!

Walter Stuber about his partner Dirk Eckart

Loyal, honest, inquisitive, a safety nut and a neat freak, friendly, humorous, fun to work with; those are the deciding factors for an ideal employee in my company. I was searching for a competent foreman, and then Dirk Eckart showed up, and he could offer all of that. I had to have him on my team! A wise choice, he quickly brought forth an above-average level of performance and I liked how he managed the scaffolders.

Then he became ill, and because of his illness, he was gone for months at a time. When he told me that he could no longer work as a foreman, it became clear to me that I did not want to lose such a motivated employee. For this reason, I offered him a job as a site manager. At that time, some people could not understand why I would do such a thing, but I remained steadfast in my decision. I had no doubt that Dirk was the right person for the job!

I had to have him on my team!

Growing to accomplish new tasks

He, however, had to get used to his new field of activities. Office work and all revolving around this position were are all new to him. He patiently allowed me to explain everything to him; he educated himself further and was a quick learner. Back when he held the position of site manager for a large construction site at Potsdam Square in Berlin from 1998 to 2000, I knew I could count on him 150%.

I had the impression he wanted to prove to everyone that he had what it takes. He commuted to Brunswick, was building a house in Rosswein and cared for his family. He wanted to be on top of things, and he was. And, I admired him for that.

When the construction crisis struck and the owner considered selling the Rosswein branch, Dirk was one of the first to signal his willingness to be part of a takeover. And that, even though bookkeeping, controlling and marketing were all foreign languages to him!

I greatly appreciate his honesty

Successful with honesty, a thirst for knowledge and humor

In the beginning, we were five associate partners in the newly founded Gemeinhardt Geruestbau Service GmbH. However, Dirk Eckart and I quickly realized that only we had the same goals in mind for the company. That was the essentiel foundation for successfully working together. And, that is also why only the two of us “remained” as associate partners and managing directors.

Again, Dirk tackled his new tasks with great diligence and gained new knowledge through tirelessly educating himself further as well as through additional training.

I appreciate his honesty, and when I throw crazy ideas around, he is right there with me. And, even when we colufd not realize the disired effect, he takes it all with humor and responsible composure! Just another reason why I am so happy to work with him!