The German daily newspaper Welt spoke with Stefan Stock, Head of Human Resources at Porsche Consulting, about the key success factors for advancing professionally.
From Stefan Stock’s perspective, career success today is less the result of linear career paths and more determined by behavioral flexibility in an increasingly dynamic and digital working environment. This refers to the ability to adapt one’s behavior to new situations, roles, and requirements while maintaining consistent performance and impact. As a result, adaptability becomes the decisive strength – not as a mere reaction to change, but as active, continuous development amid technological and organizational transformation.
Alongside the willingness to learn, the ability to build networks, intercultural sensitivity, openness, and the capability to inspire and bring others along remain central success factors. In addition, sustainable career success is rooted in ambition and inner drive, regardless of position or career stage.
Read the full article in Welt (paywall, German only).