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to finish:
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‘Credibility means leading by example’
Have you been moved by an article? Or is there something you
don’t like about wir:? Write and tell us what you think:
interne-kommunikation@giz.de
Dear colleagues, I’d like to say thank you for all the feedback I received
on my article in the second issue of wir: about my experiences with
burnout. It also takes courage to write such responses. Courage, willingness
to take a risk, personal commitment and openness – these are all
things included in our own Corporate Principles, and they are qualities
we expect our partners around the world to demonstrate, often at times
of profound and precarious change. Credibility means leading by example;
being the first to take the necessary steps. I’m glad that I published the
article. I didn’t receive any negative responses from my colleagues – no
cold-shoulder treatment, and certainly no reproaches. I’ve seen lots of
signs that my article has encouraged others too to face up to the problem.
At least a few people seem to have overcome their reluctance, and
are actively looking for help. | Rolf-Peter Mack
I find the content of the magazine really good and interesting. But I’m
not so happy with the layout. The headlines are too large, the empty
space at the top is just wasteful, and many of the pictures and illustrations
are too big. That’s probably what’s bulked out the format so
much. I find it cumbersome and unpractical, both for reading while on
the move and for filing away. The actual font size in the text is good.
In that respect, you’ve avoided the minimalist mania of many other
magazines. | Hans Pfister
info:
Updated design guidelines for BMZ are
now available
In April, new BMZ corporate design requirements were introduced for
use in Germany. The rules apply to the entire visual presentation of
BMZ. They range from the positioning of the logo to the layout of
covers and inside pages, for print publications and other media.
Additionally, the ‘Future-makers’ logo must also be used in all
media, in combination with the BMZ logo. The new guidelines are
binding for all publications produced by GIZ in the context of its
commissions on behalf of BMZ in Germany. You can find the BMZ
design guidelines in the GIZ Corporate Design Center:
http://cdc.giz.de/
Contact: corporatedesign@giz.de
New email address for
Internal Communications
The Internal Communications team has a wide range of tasks,
whether it’s editing wir: and the company-wide News on the
intranet, or providing communications advice. We now have a new
email address where you can send your stories, make suggestions
or give us feedback:
interne-kommunikation@giz.de
The new magazine is a success, and it really makes you want to read
it. Its predecessor often used to lie around in my office before landing
unread in the bin. The articles were mostly too long and I missed the
people behind the work and the results they achieved. However, I also
have a problem with the format of the printed edition. Because I find
the content so interesting, I want to read wir: when I’m on the train,
which would be more practical in a traditional A4 format. | Elfi Kolmar
Contact: interne-kommunikation@giz.de
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wir: is published by Corporate Communications
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wir: 03_2012 | GIZ staff magazine 27