My name is Vera and I am coming from a background of 10+ years of leadership experience in operations and project management. The dynamic context of start-ups is as familiar to me as the corporate environment. My drive and hands-on mentality are complemented by a structured approach and a passion for the big picture.
The day is approaching when seven directors and 35 actors from 17 countries will gather in Berlin for the international laboratory Focal Point, a project of Berlin’s newly established Urban Theater. I find theater deeply fascinating, as what happens on stage is a miniature universe in itself. At the same time, what happens behind the stage is, for me, almost more captivating. This is an opportunity to observe firsthand to what extent core business principles and best practices apply. The creative economy adds additional constraints and complexities, turning it into a stress test of sorts....
Lately, we’ve been talking more about routines, and that’s no accident. I find the topic of routine formation so fascinating that I want to give it more attention than just the occasional blog article. How much more? A whole lot more!...
Have you ever received a report on a Monday morning or a Friday afternoon and caught yourself thinking – Why am I looking at this again? And then you remember that, indeed, there was a moment in time when this report was very useful and maybe even defined and guided your agenda... If this doesn’t ring a bell, what a lucky duck you are! If it does – let the thought that you are not alone be your consolation. This is why today I decided to talk about an issue that doesn’t get as much attention as it probably should: how to discontinue....
It is astonishing how many incredible people and organizations work on various projects within small local communities and how much one can learn from these projects – and apply to a much broader picture. It is also astonishing to see how far little contributions can take such projects. As I like putting my money where my mouth is, in this section you will find a short description of different non-profit projects which Verarius was thrilled and privileged to support.
Urban Theater: an Empowering Story You Can Be a Part of
A little more than a year ago, I wrote that Verarius, as an organization, and I, as a person, were delighted and privileged to support the first production of Urban Theater (then in its creation) under the motto, “no one can do everything, but everyone can do something.” Today, I am even more delighted to share with you the achievements this young theater has made over the past year and why I am more convinced than ever that supporting this organization is a great idea.
Theater Performance with Live-Music “The Red Folder” by Urban Theater
An international theater troupe produces a theater performance with live music out of thin air. Without a budget and without a permanent rehearsal room – but with a lot of talent and dedication.