Welcome to the “Services” page, where I offer a broad overview of the diverse services I provide as an experienced consultant and coach. My goal is to support and strengthen your business with customized solutions in Lean, Agile, Leadership, and Strategy.
I offer customized training programs specifically designed to familiarize your teams with the latest methods in Lean and Agile. These programs are crafted to significantly enhance the efficiency, flexibility, and responsiveness of your teams. My offerings include a variety of training modules tailored to different target groups and roles within your company. Additionally, my training programs also provide the opportunity to earn official certificates from leading certification bodies.
A unique feature of my training is the focus on ‘In-House’ sessions, which take place directly within your company. This approach allows me to precisely align the training content with the specific requirements and challenges of your business. As a result, participants can directly connect the learning content with their daily work, leading to a deeper understanding and higher effectiveness of the training. My goal is that each team member not only acquires theoretical knowledge but also gains practical, immediately applicable skills that make a noticeable difference in their daily work.
In my consulting services, I see myself not only as an expert in Lean and Agile but also as a guide and supporter on your journey to more efficient and effective working methods. A key aspect of my consulting is the ability to provide direct and practical answers to your questions. Whether it concerns specific ‘how-to’ queries or developing a comprehensive plan for transitioning to more agile methods, I am ready to support you with expert knowledge and practical solutions.
However, consulting is more than just answering questions. It involves developing a clearly defined plan together that outlines the next steps in your complex journey towards better working methods. I place great importance on gently steering the affected employees and teams in the right directions. My approaches are designed to facilitate changes gently and with an understanding of the individual needs and perspectives of those involved.
I bring the necessary tools and techniques to create an environment where change can unfold positively and productively. This means I always ensure that changes are designed to garner acceptance and engagement rather than resistance. My goal is to create an atmosphere in which all participants feel valued and involved, making the transition to new ways of working not only efficient but also sustainable and satisfying.
Training in Agile working and modern product development involves more than just conveying theory in a two-day course. Such training is primarily intended to establish a common language and explain the basic elements of frameworks. The real challenge—and the key to success—lies in integrating this knowledge into daily work and making it applicable. This is exactly where my support begins, for both typical and some rather unusual roles in the agile environment and in modern software and general product development.
A particular specialty of mine is methods like Extreme Programming (XP), DevOps, and similar approaches that are specifically aimed at developers and engineers. These methods are designed to empower teams and make product development more efficient and effective. But also at higher levels, such as in Product Management, the challenges of today’s markets pose significant hurdles for many employees. With my extensive experience in these areas, I stand ready to help overcome these hurdles and enhance the skills of your employees.
My approach is to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application through hands-on training and targeted mentoring. By addressing the individual needs and challenges of each person, I help your employees unlock their full potential and make a valuable contribution to the agility and success of your business.
Supporting transformations, especially the transition to agile working methods, is a comprehensive and complex undertaking. It is a widespread misconception that companies can be restructured ‘just like that’. In reality, transformations are often confronted with a variety of challenges: from resistances that arise both intentionally and unintentionally to fundamental errors in planning and support of these processes. Frequently, there is an overestimation of capabilities or an overwhelming of the participants involved. Often, there is also a lack of clear definition and coordination of goals and expectations, leading to disappointments and suboptimal results.
In many cases, transformations to agile working do not meet the expectations placed in them. They incur costs, frustrate participants, and fail to produce noticeable improvements. Here is where I can provide significant added value. With my experience and expertise, I help companies avoid these pitfalls and realize an effective, efficient, and sustainable transformation.
My approach includes a careful analysis of the initial situation, identifying obstacles, and developing tailored solution strategies. I work closely with all involved to ensure that the transformation is not only present on paper but is truly lived. My goal is not just to achieve short-term successes but to bring about lasting and positive changes in the working methods and culture of your company. Thus, the transformation becomes a process that not only costs money but creates long-term value and noticeable improvements.
Many managers today face a significant challenge: the traditional tools and methods they have used to manage their areas are increasingly being questioned or becoming obsolete. This change is often made without providing leaders with adequate new tools or clarifying what is now expected of them. This is where my support comes in.
I not only help managers find answers to the two central questions—what new tools are now available and how to demonstrate effective leadership in an increasingly self-organized environment—but also to successfully manage this transition. The key lies in expanding and adapting the understanding of leadership. It’s about seeing leadership not merely as a command and control function but as the ability to create an environment in which teams can self-organize and realize their full potential.
My role is to provide leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to effectively operate in this new world. This includes developing skills in areas such as emotional intelligence, inspiring communication, strategic thinking, and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
Through this holistic approach, I support managers in moving away from traditional leadership styles to become modern, empathetic, and effective leaders. This way, they can not only meet the demands of self-organization but also motivate and lead their teams to exceptional performances.
Strategy consulting is one of my core subjects and a passion of mine. In my experience, many strategies are more wishful thinking than actual, executable plans. A classic example is the goal of ‘increasing revenue by 20 percent next year.’ Such goals are legitimate ambitions but do not yet constitute a strategy. A true strategy involves finding and leveraging strategic advantages as well as identifying and eliminating strategic disadvantages.
The development of these strategic elements and their integration into the daily operations of a company are challenging tasks. Here, I offer my support—both in the preliminary work of identification and in implementing concrete actions to execute these strategies. This process is demanding and requires more than just introducing a new tool or holding some meetings.
Many companies find that merely hiring an OKR consultant and setting up a few meetings are insufficient to bring about real change or improvements. This is where my work begins: I help you not only implement OKRs or other strategic tools effectively but also ensure that these tools truly engage and lead to noticeable improvements in your company.
My approach is not just to superficially address symptoms but to dive deep into the structures and processes of your company to bring about genuine, lasting changes. I accompany you from the initial idea to the successful implementation of your strategy, ensuring that it exists not only on paper but becomes part of your company’s DNA.
For effective strategy development and implementation that truly makes a difference, contact me. Together, we can transform your visions into actionable and successful strategies.
In all my services, I place great emphasis on a personalized approach tailored to your company. My goal is not only to impart theoretical knowledge but to translate it into practical, measurable successes for your business. Let’s work together to make your company fit for the future!