"Strategic initiatives rarely fail at the concept stage. They fail at implementation."
Between the presentation of a strategy and the moment it is anchored in the organization lie the decisive months. That is exactly where my work begins.
Book initial consultationYou are in the right place if at least one of these points applies to your situation:
You are responsible for a strategic initiative that is conceptually developed but is not achieving the intended impact in implementation.
You are looking for a senior advisor who works with your specific situation, not with a standardized methodology package.
You want to make your organization independently capable of action, rather than building up long-term dependencies on an external partner.
You operate in a regulated industry and would like a counterpart to whom you do not have to explain the particularities first.
You have already worked with one of the major consulting firms and have a clear idea of what matters in a future collaboration.
This model is less suitable for engagements that short-term require larger consulting teams or broad parallel work. In such constellations, larger consulting firms cover the breadth of implementation, while I often work in a complementary role as an external expert in the steering or supervisory committee.
A supra-regional energy provider planned investments in the three-digit millions over five years, including in grid modernization, digitalization, and new business areas. The executive board needed a sound basis for the question of where the strategic leverage is greatest and which initiatives build on each other.
In six weeks, a prioritized investment portfolio was developed with four strategic anchor projects, a clear dependency model, and a phased implementation sequence. Three of the previously parallel-planned initiatives were deferred to safeguard the implementation capacity of the anchor projects.
Capital follows strategy. Strategy follows priorities.
You work directly with me, personally and throughout the entire project duration.
My work ends with completed implementation, not with concept delivery.
Knowledge is handed over, not held back. The goal is your independence.
My recommendations are free from third-party interests. No licenses, no commissions, no follow-up engagement agenda.
Over 25 years of advisory practice, 18 of them independent, previously at one of the leading international management consultancies. Business administration graduate (Diplom-Betriebswirt) and IT specialist (Fachinformatiker).
Over 100 projects in the energy and utilities sector, in regulated industries, and in selected engagements in technology and services.
For executives who are looking for an experienced advisor or structured support for initiatives around strategy, digitalization, or organization. Available as comprehensive support or focused on individual dimensions.
For organizations that want to move forward independently: proven maturity models, evaluation frameworks, and tools in common office formats. The distillate of more than 100 projects, prepared for direct use.
If you would like to gain an impression of my thinking, you will find regular expert articles on strategy, transformation, and leadership in the insights.
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An initial conversation clarifies three questions: whether your matter falls within my area of experience, which approach makes sense for your situation, and whether the collaboration would be effective from your perspective. That is enough for a well-founded decision.
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