Stay grounded, keep connected
Net zero and the reduction of business flights

Of course, flying is far more than just a convenient and fast way to travel. It is steeped in cultural promises, powerful images, and narratives.
This shapes our behavior long before a ticket is booked. Therefore, if we want to change this travel behavior, we need new promises, images, and narratives that offer just as much prestige and success within organizations as the old ones. The good news:
This is possible and in some ambitious projects
Organizations have already succeeded.

Changing narratives, changing behavior: I am driven by the conviction that sustainable change begins in our thinking. As a German studies scholar and communications specialist, I analyze the hidden narratives that guide our actions – including when flying. Instead of moral appeals, I rely on participatory processes in which we raise awareness of implicit assumptions and collaboratively develop new, contemporary narratives. When these narratives are broadly legitimized, not only decisions but also attitudes – and thus behavior – change permanently.
Organizations and companies I have worked for in recent years: Canon (Switzerland), ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, VIU, Bündner Kantonalbank, Rivella Group, BOLD Generation and others.
Another area of focus for Markus: The changing landscape of midlife narratives.

Another area of focus for Markus: The changing landscape of midlife narratives.

Another area of focus for Markus: The changing landscape of midlife narratives.

Another area of focus for Markus: The changing landscape of midlife narratives.

Another area of focus for Markus: The changing landscape of midlife narratives.

Another area of focus for Markus: The changing landscape of midlife narratives.

Another area of focus for Markus: The changing landscape of midlife narratives.


