When working with Germans on any project or initiative, expect significant time invested in preparation before action begins. This is not procrastination or excessive caution—it is how good work gets done. Concept development, research, planning documents, and detailed scoping happen upfront. Arriving at a project ready to “just start doing” will seem premature and unprofessional.
Instead, demonstrate that you have thought things through: show your preparation, present your analysis, explain how you have anticipated challenges. The investment in preparation pays off through smoother execution with fewer problems. If you propose skipping the preparation phase to save time, you may encounter resistance—not because people are rigid, but because they have seen that thorough preparation prevents costly downstream errors.
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