The German Institute for the Good Life is pleased to welcome Denise Braun as a new employee. With over twelve years of experience as a commercial employee and a degree in tourism economics, she brings in-depth expertise and a strong hands-on mentality to the team.
As Assistant at difgl, Denise uses her organizational talent to ensure smooth processes and supports the team in concentrating on content-related work and creative processes. Her experience in office organization and efficient work structures is a valuable asset to the institute.
In the interview, we talk about her career, the importance of good organization for productive work, and her perspective on the good life.
difgl: Efficient organization is crucial for a good working environment. What are the most important principles for you to best support a team?
Denise Braun: For me, the most important aspects are direct communication, clear task allocation, and flexibility. Then the working atmosphere remains good.
The DIFGL is committed to social change and a good life. How do you see the connection between good organization and the content-related work of such an institute?
A well-organized structure ensures that resources are used in a targeted and needs-based manner. This allows each employee to concentrate on their area and use their own strengths for the company. In my experience, this contributes to a good work-life balance.
You have experience in various industries. Are there methods or approaches from tourism economics that are also proving helpful in your work at the DIFGL?
In tourism economics, it is now more important than ever to focus on sustainability management, resource conservation, and long-term planning. Crisis management and flexibility are also an issue. This applies to all industries in which I have worked so far.
What does “the good life” mean to you personally – and what role does a well-organized working environment play in it?
A well-organized working environment enables me to complete my tasks efficiently, helps to minimize stress and increases the quality of work. This leads to greater satisfaction.
“The good life” means health, friends and family, and professional satisfaction to me. Also, everything that maintains or even increases the quality of life, long walks with my dog fulfill that!
