He was trained as a lawyer in Germany before beginning a career spanning myriad sectors of the business world throughout Europe. In each of his many positions – from GM to HR manager – he saw a definite need for formalized training. An accountant, for example, might be great at crunching numbers, but perhaps not so effective at delegating and motivating others to perform. This problem affects professionals at all levels and is only amplified by the constant stream of communications that computers have brought to the now incredibly fast-paced world of international business.