If an organization faces a crisis or if serious issues arise, direct communication among the parties involved is most helpful. One of the greatest strengths of TopSharing is the solution-oriented dialog which is integrated in the model. The TopSharing team members are practiced in exchanging their knowledge and experience. When a problem arises, the inherent proactive communication skills can be fully utilized. This improves the quality of the decisions substiantially.

Moreover, the team synergies in TopSharing are promoted and further developed. An advantage in for the knowledge management in learning organizations.

Source: J.K. Kuark (2003). The TopSharing Model: Teamwork at the Top. [Das Modell TopSharing: Gemeinsam an der Spitze], S. 59.


The TopSharing Model gives guidelines for an alternative work model that considers the individual needs of the members
and allows them to develop their full proficiency. TopSharing allows space for extensive personal development
and strengthens social skills.

Experience with past projects clearly showed that it is essential to stay flexible and that TopSharing can be an optimal
way to work when dealing with organizational processes. The TopSharing model helps make smooth transitions possible,
where changes can be characterized by a high degree of agility and little or no loss of know-how for the enterprise.
The TopSharing team members are trained to deal with changes effectively, acting quickly and competently to ensure
the continuation of the tasks and responsibilities in the new situations.

Source: J.K. Kuark (2003). The TopSharing Model: Teamwork at the Top. [Das Modell TopSharing: Gemeinsam an der Spitze], p. 60.



The TopSharing model focuses on the conditions in the work environment. At the same time, it creates opportunities
for designing a new work-life balance for men and women with an modern division of labor both for their jobs
and for family responsibilities or free-time.

Enterprises cannot afford to lose good leaders or competent employees due to inflexible organizational structures.
Hence, the TopSharing model is an important contribution toward the implementation of jobsharing in leadership
positions and for creating equal opportunities at the work place.

Source: J.K. Kuark (2003). The TopSharing Model: Teamwork at the Top. [Das Modell TopSharing: Gemeinsam an der Spitze], p. 61.