“Professionalism is individual,” – Sibel Ilkaya about consulting business and succeeding in it as a woman

Our conversation with Sibel Ilkaya was planned for over two months ago, but something constantly interrupted our plans. Finally, we had an opportunity to talk a month ago, and since then, this interview unjustifiably remained in my drafts. Now, I can eventually share Sibel’s breathtaking and inspiring story, her views, and why the consulting business […]

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Anti-rules: Do this if you want to fail in consulting

Consulting, especially in complicated energy infrastructure areas, requires considerable skills and constant self-development. Usually, learning takes place along with working. Thus, mistakes are the best teachers in each profession. I prepared some anti-rules that show what not to do in professional consulting. ✕ Always expect your client to be rational. ✓ Clients are patients who […]

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Omnipresent asset management: the opportunity to change the world

Lessons on how asset management changes business world from Oliver Förster Asset management is the core instrument in consulting approach of meliorate. Oliver and I often referenced this tool in our interview to demonstrate how to contribute to the world’s development. In this post, I would like to share Oliver Förster’s insights on asset management […]

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Recovery of Ukrainian infrastructure and why does it matter for you

The war in Ukraine became one of the most terrifying and unexpected events in 2022. I was a Ukrainian myself and still can’t recover from the violent action of Russia against my country. The country’s and people’s constant support is a priority for most European countries. Ukrainian Recovery Conference 2022, held on the 4th of […]

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“I was smart enough to be lazy”: Oliver Förster, co-founder of meliorate, tells it’s never late to change life

How Oliver realized he wanted to make contribution with the most effective tool – Asset Management PRE-FACE. After a month of vacation, I am delighted to announce that I’m finally back to work! Numerous captivating articles are waiting to be published. Now, you have opportunity to read about one of meliorate’s co-founders. The person, who […]

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Month in meliorate: What changed?

           We all know that we shape our lives, but life circumstances make us who we are. When I came to meliorate, I knew I would undercome significant changes. Indeed, not only did my schedule alter, but my attitudes toward work and business changed as well. In this post, I would like to tell how […]

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How power plants convert people into Asset Management: The story of Dennis

Being the first in an immigrant family who receives a degree and working in business development, consulting are challenging obligations with lots of responsibility. Dennis Tokarczyk’s path to a consulting business, meliorate, was sophisticated and full of ups and downs. Dennis shared with me his unique experience. In this rubric, I will share employees’ stories […]

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What is Asset Management for Someone Who Never Worked in Assets

Before enrolling in meliorate, I rarely heard the words “Asset Management” and correlated this term to the management of assets (duh). However, when I first entered meliorate’s office and saw complicated schemas that explained Asset Management, I realized it was not that easy. I believe, though, it is an understandable concept when I heard that […]

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meliorate for Dummies: How did I start at meliorate

Hi! I am Ira. I am from Ukraine and I’m 19. I am currently studying in the Kyiv University of Taras Shevchencko and working in meliorate from April 2022. Here, I share my experience of working with meliorate from a whole other perspective. Join me and watch the company performance from the inside. Ukrainian journalist […]

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Breitbandausbau effektiv gestalten – fit für den geförderten Ausbau

Das Ziel der Bundesregierung ist es, die sogenannten „weißen Flecken“ zu schließen und allen Mitbürgern einen Zugang zu schnellemGlasfaser-Internet zu ermöglichen. Dafür stehen Milliarden an Fördermitteln bereit. Trotzdem wird nur ein Bruchteil der Mittelabgerufen. Es liegt nah, als erfahrener Netzbetreiber ein Breitbandnetz mithilfe dieser Gelder auszubauen. Schließlich gibt es wenige Unterschiede im Bau und Betrieb […]

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