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The strategy is in place. The slides are perfect. Little has happened.<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Owner-led advisory for executives in the energy industry and regulated industries.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\"Strategic initiatives rarely fail at the concept stage. They fail at implementation.\"<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tBook initial consultation\n\t<\/a>\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Orientation<\/h6>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

When I am the right partner<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

You are in the right place if at least one of these points applies to your situation:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

You are responsible for a strategic initiative that is conceptually developed but is not achieving the intended impact in implementation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n

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You are looking for a senior advisor who works with your specific situation, not with a standardized methodology package.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n

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You want to make your organization independently capable of action, rather than building up long-term dependencies on an external partner.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n

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You operate in a regulated industry and would like a counterpart to whom you do not have to explain the particularities first.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n

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You have already worked with one of the major consulting firms and have a clear idea of what matters in a future collaboration.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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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.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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From practice<\/h6>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Investment portfolio structured \u2013 four strategic anchor projects identified.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Capital follows strategy. Strategy follows priorities.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Approach<\/h6>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

How I work<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

You work directly with me, personally and throughout the entire project duration.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n

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My work ends with completed implementation, not with concept delivery.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n

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Knowledge is handed over, not held back. The goal is your independence.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n

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My recommendations are free from third-party interests. No licenses, no commissions, no follow-up engagement agenda.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

What this means in detail \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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About<\/h6>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Andr\u00e9 Sass<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

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).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Over 100 projects in the energy and utilities sector, in regulated industries, and in selected engagements in technology and services.<\/p>\n\t\t

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LinkedIn \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Collaboration<\/h6>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Two paths forward<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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Advisory<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Solutions and tools<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Current thinking<\/h6>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Insights<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Why no one contradicts you: The information bubble at the top<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Everyone nods in the meeting, but afterwards you hear through three corners that no one actually agreed. Why power filters truth, and three levers to break the bubble.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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The price of inaction: When executives do not decide<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

You have known for months that you should act. Yet nothing happens. Why inaction is the most expensive mistake no one sees \u2013 and how to break the cycle.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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The reorganization no one needs: When structural change helps and when it harms<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A new organizational chart every two years, but the old problems remain. Why most reorganizations solve the wrong problem and when structural change is actually the right answer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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View all insights \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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One conversation is enough to know whether it fits.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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