2024

State of Work Innovation: Germany

Drawing from a comprehensive survey of 2,002 German knowledge workers and expert insights from Asana's Work Innovation Lab, our report deep dives into the innovation challenges and opportunities facing German organizations today.

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German workers take great pride in their nation's innovation legacy. 62% of German executives rate Germany as the most innovative country in the world. But there are key challenges prevent German organizations from innovating and delivering results.

The 4 drivers of innovation

Capacity: How well can your organization manage workers’ workload?

67% of German workers say they've felt burned out in the past year. Improving their capacity can help drive innovation and better work outputs.

Connectivity: How connected is your workforce across teams and functions?

70% of German workers balance both real-time and asynchronous communication, yet many companies lack the technology to support effective asynchronous work. Bridging this gap is essential for improving performance in hybrid work environments.

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Resilience: How adaptable is your organization to change?

Only 18% of individual contributors are very familiar with their company's goals and strategy, compared to 40% of executives. Resolving this misalignment is key to building a more resilient organization.

Velocity: How quickly do work and ideas flow through your organization?

96% of German workers believe their organizations need to innovate their technologies. Outdated technologies slow down innovation, creating a significant bottleneck in the race for competitive advantage.

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Learn how you can innovate your organization for the future of work.