I found Munich to be a vibrant mix of tradition and energy, with architecture and beautiful countryside. One highlight was visiting Celonis, a local tech company pioneering the process mining world. Their software helps businesses uncover inefficiencies and streamline operations, and seeing their demo really showed why they’re a big player in the game!
What really caught my eye was how Celonis’ mission mirrors the themes from “The Phoenix Project,” the book we explored during our trip. Just as the book’s hero tackles IT challenges and workflow snags, Celonis enables businesses to identify and fix process breakdowns in real-time and automates the insights the book encourages leaders to find on their own.
And let’s not forget the unforgettable Spring Fest (Frühlingsfest)! This lively celebration is like Oktoberfest’s spring sibling, and the atmosphere was electric with locals in dirndls and lederhosen dancing and toasting steins. Our tour guide joked about joining us on a table dance, and it was the perfect way to wrap up our Munich adventure. It was fantastic blend of cutting-edge tech and rich traditions, proving that this city truly excels at mixing work with play.
