Contents of the Transfer magazine 4/2011

Editorial
Steinbeis on a local level Knowledge and technology transfer in the Heilbronn-Franken region
“United we are strong” A discussion with Professor Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Wehl
The Heilbronn-Franken region
How do Municipalities Communicate with Residents? Results of a representative survey carried out by Steinbeis University Berlin
A new dry processing system for glass-fiber pipes Mud problem solved
The 2011 Steinbeis Day
Safeguarding smooth-running services Steinbeis experts provide support to Biocenter Oulu in Finnland
Training spotlight
Hello Germany – With “Youth Start-Ups” in the USA “Youth Start-Ups” – the winning team reports from Silicon V alley
Working actively against stress Meeting the challenges of our times
MaPEeR SME: strengthening medium-sized companies Ways to match research funding programs more closely to SMEs
A pioneer and mentor of research management Obituary
Consulting spotlight
Life cycle engineering – thinking about tomorrow, today Designing product families systematically and sustainably
Setting pop art images in motion netvico shares the limelight with Udo Schöbel
How do you measure competence? The SIBE Competence Model for governmental administration in Brazil
Research spotlight
Fit for the future Monitoring D&D management with ekm-PotenzialCheck
Improving appetite for learning with SALT Steinbeis model supports Sparda Sales Training with Web 2.0 (SALT 2.0)
A unique consulting tool: SUA© Analytical tool for managing business and preserving value
Strategically anticipated Growth by investments in Germany
New members appointed to Steinbeis Board of Trustees Scheduled renewal of committee members
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hansjürgen Linde Obituary
Skills portfolios and adding up intellectual capital Improving the link between strategy implementation and HR development
An idea goes forward 25 years of TQU
Training – with a difference SHB certification course on professional speaking
Inspiring people for education! Steinbeis Business Academy celebrates 10 years
Sponsoring talented students at Magdeburg University Steinbeis Transfer Center bestows award to successful students
Cross of Merit for Horst-Dieter Westerhoff Honor for outstanding service
Taking an exact view of materials research in Saarbrücken Atom probe tomography lab opened
Sharing gifts and supporting social causes Web-based platform to support social projects