Austria's path to sustainability: A role model for the world!

Austria's path to sustainability: A role model for the world!

On February 12, 2025, the Third President of the National Council, Doris Bures, emphasized the need for international cooperation in times of nationalism and isolationism. At a hearing of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in the United Nations, she explained that the global community must focus more on sustainability. Austria ranks sixth out of 166 countries in the international ranking for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The country owes this to its strong parliamentary participation and a consensus in the political culture, which is of great importance for achieving the 2030 Agenda ots.at reported.

Promote effective teamwork

At the same time, the challenges of several teams were highlighted, which often suffer from misunderstandings and unused potential. In this context, the importance of facilitation, i.e. the art of improving collaboration within teams, is becoming increasingly crucial. Agile teams use special coaches to optimize their dynamics and overcome obstacles. The implementation of so-called retrospectives enables groups to look back on completed projects and find solutions together to improve their collaboration. This approach not only promotes the exchange of ideas, but also an open team culture claudiathonet.de noted.

In addition, participation in decision-making among team members is a central aspect for better collaboration. Instead of one-sided majority decisions, which often lead to frustration, methodical approaches such as consensus could be decisive. A proposal is formulated and discussed together until a consensus is reached, which increases the acceptance and commitment of all members. To support these processes, good coaches are needed who not only have a positive influence on the mood in the team, but also help in difficult times to openly discuss concerns and optimize collaboration.