{
  "id": 14957092,
  "title": "Aufstiegschancen: „Excel statt Exzellenz“: Drei Faktoren entscheiden, wer es in deutschen Firmen nach ganz oben schafft",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/aufstiegschancen-excel-statt-exzellenz-drei-faktoren-entscheiden-wer",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/karriere/fuehrungskraefte-diese-drei-faktoren-beguenstigen-fehlbesetzungen-an-der-spitze/100147821.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "In German firms, the path to the top is often paved with internal promotions, a phenomenon known as \"Kaminkarriere\" – climbing step by step within the same company. The Karriere faces several obstacles, however. Many managers tend to wait for opportunities, becoming \"shock-starred\" when faced with crises, trade conflicts, or artificial intelligence. Decisions to cut jobs, relocate locations, or overhaul business models are often delayed. Inadequate leadership can stall organizations, reduce competitiveness, cause talent loss, and decrease productivity and innovation. Three factors play a crucial role: Kaminkarriere, management versus leadership, and a greater emphasis on openness and diversity.",
  "summary": "Viele Unternehmen befördern stets die gleichen Menschentypen und lassen die Belegschaft frustriert zurück. Experten erklären die entscheidenden Mechanismen – und was sich ändern muss.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Promotion prospects: \"Excel instead of excellence\": Three factors determine who makes it to the top in German companies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/aufstiegschancen-excel-statt-exzellenz-drei-faktoren-entscheiden-wer",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}