“That’s why now is the perfect time for managers to ensure stability and cohesion in their own department,” says Andrea Montua. With her consultancy MontuaPartner Communications,
, she has been supporting managers in the areas of internal communication, change and leadership for more than 20 years.
“In crises like this, employers can be an important anchor that cushions social divisions,” says Montua. Managers now have the opportunity to convey security and cohesion through transparent and credible communication. To do this, they should seek a conversation with their employees and put current events into context. “Overcoming a crisis together can be a very community-building experience. It brings people together more than the fruit bowl in the coffee kitchen or the annual company outing,” says the expert.
According to Montua, it is also legitimate to admit that it is not yet possible to assess where the political journey is heading and what impact this will have on one’s own company.
Crisis of confidence on all fronts – managers must deliver
At a time when people trust institutions such as governments, companies, the media, churches and NGOs less and less, managers are playing an increasingly important role. Studies show that corporate leaders in Germany are generally viewed more critically than in many other countries. Nevertheless, the majority of respondents believe that CEOs and managers have a responsibility to solve social problems (see Edelman Trust Barometer 2025, Germany Report).
“Now is the time to provide employees with leadership in the truest sense of the word, away from political positions,” says Montua: “By making it clear as CEO and also as middle management: This is our vision, this is our goal – and if we continue on this path together, we will be successful.”