Secondary Literature

The Complementary Management Model is increasingly being included and presented in secondary literature. Here – without claiming to be complete – is a list of its reception.

Inclusion in General Reference Works (in German)

The online encyclopedia »Wikipedia« explains the Complementary Management Model in its usual concise style.

The renowned German Gabler Wirtschaftslexikon lists the keyword “Komplementäre Führung”. The quotable entry can be found on the website »Gabler Wirtschaftlexikon Online«.

In the German text “Ist HR verzichtbar? Welche Funktionen der Personaler wirklich wahrnehmen sollte” of April 16, 2016, Johannes Thönnessen takes up an essential aspect of Complementary Management, namely the active role of HR advisors in the management process (“HR co-management”); the article is notonline any more.

Blogs, Websites, etc. (in German)

Website article „Komplementäre Führung – Modell für Orientierung und Praxis“ on »Haufe.de«.

Guest contribution: „Führung auf dem Prüfstand“ in the blog „ULA-Nachrichten“ of ULA Deutscher Führungskräfteverband. Download »here«.

The »Wirtschaftswoche Blog« features an excerpt from the third edition of „Führen als Beruf“.

Under “Learnings from the HR Business Partner Model by Dave Ulrich”, Marcus K. Reif refers to the Complementary Management Model on his »Website« (11.10.2017).

The blog »zukunftsraum.com« presented it in the section “Leadership Trends for 2017”(article no longer available).

The »Website des schweizerischen HR-Magazins HR Today« takes up Complementary Management under “Leadership: Not more of the same” (07.10.2014).

Inclusion in Textbooks (in German)

The second edition of the renowned German textbook Personalmanagement – Grundlagen, Handlungsfelder, Praxis by Thomas Bartscher and Regina Nissen, published by Pearson-Verlag in 2017, presents the Complementary Management Model on pages 250-251. 

Inclusion in Journal Articles (in German)

Fröhlich, Werner (2020): „Wege aus der Sackgasse: Permanente Führungskrise und Führungsversagen“; Personalführung 6/2020; S. 52-58.

Spies, Rainer (2014): Mitarbeiter fit für die Selbstführung machen; Bankmagazin 7-8/2015; S. 68-71. Download auf der »Verlags-Website«.