10. Tim Engelmann, editor, author and TV producer at ZDF - from “Neo Magazin Royal” to “Die Anstalt” and “pur+”

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Tim Engelmann, editor, author and TV producer at ZDF - from “Neo Magazin Royal” to “Die Anstalt” and “pur+”

On courage, leadership and brutal self-criticism in the media industry

When is satire still satire? And when is it punishable? Tim Engelmann, editor, author and TV producer at ZDF with over 30 years of experience, knows this very well. He talks to podcast hosts Harald R. Fortmann and Joy Edwin Thanarajah about how the former editor in charge of “Neo Magazin Royale” fared with the Erdoğan poem in the so-called “Böhmermann affair”, why you have to be brutally critical of your own work and why it takes a lot of courage to create a good radio and TV program. This episode of the Suits & Sneakers podcast also looks at the challenges and opportunities associated with leadership roles and the importance of a culture of error in decision-making.

The contents of this episode in the overview:

• Leadership, creativity and courage and in the media industry
• Self-critical reflection and error culture for better results
• Non-straightforward career paths require adaptability
• Exploring new opportunities and taking risks
• Bold decisions for today's world
• Managers need to take responsibility again
• Young people should use their curiosity
• A safe space to recharge your batteries
• Do we need to change? Of course we need to
• Fake news have always existed

Further links:

• Tim Engelmann on Linkedin
• Tim Engelmann ZDF Website
• Harald R. Fortmann on Linkedin
• Joy Edwin Thanarajah on Linkedin
• Deininger Website

About Suits & Sneakers

Suits & Sneakers is a podcast for decision-makers. Deininger CEO Joy Edwin Thanarajah and Managing Partner Harald R. Fortmann talk to leaders about topics such as new working environments, digitalization, the transformation of leadership and many years of experience in building and managing companies.

About Deininger

Deininger, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is one of the leading executive search consultancies in Germany and operates with a global network of partners. Since its foundation in 1981, Deininger has specialized in identifying and recruiting top executives for companies in a wide range of industries. With business and industry expertise, Deininger supports clients in filling key positions in a dynamic market environment and a changing business world. With many years of experience and a focus on quality and sustainability in cooperation, Deininger has established itself as a trusted partner for national and international companies, from start-ups to larger medium-sized companies and corporations. Deininger - Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, China, Dubai, Great Britain, India, Poland and USA.

About this podcast production

• The intro voice-over of the podcast was recorded by Chérine De Bruin.
• The Deininger podcast “Suits & Sneakers” is a TON.EINS production.