Transformation ist nicht gleich Transformation – Warum das Richtige zur richtigen Zeit zählt
„Transformation“ ist zum Buzzword geworden. Doch der Begriff wird oft falsch oder zu pauschal verwendet. Nicht jede Veränderung ist strategisch – und nicht jede Transformation passt zur Lage des Unternehmens. 📉 Ein Beispiel: Die Thomas Cook Group setzte in einer Krisensituation (u.A.) auf Lean-Transformation. Ein super Instrument – wenn man Zeit hat. Was es gebraucht […]
Business Cases – Valuable Steering and Development Tool or a Mandatory Busywork Exercise?
In many companies, Business Cases – or “Value Cases” – are standard tools when it comes to making decisions about projects, transformations, or investments. However, from the perspective of many consultants, the reality is sobering: most of these cases are neither a valid decision-making foundation nor an efficient management tool. They consume time, produce questionable […]
PEOPLE PERFORMANCE: Large training programs – big impact? In my experience: rarely.
💸 Many companies invest heavily in training and development programs.The goal: motivate, develop, and retain employees. But often, the results don’t match the investment. Why? Because many of these programs are planned without considering employees’ daily work. They’re too long, too theoretical, too far removed from what actually helps people. The result: they’re either seen […]
🚀 Transformation, Performance & Process Management: Not a Luxury, but a Must – If Done Right! 🚀
Many companies treat performance and transformation functions as a luxury—something that only “big companies” can afford, while others simply go without. But that’s a mistake. Whether it’s Performance Improvement, Transformation, or Global Process Management, these areas should never be seen as mere cost centers. Instead, they should be viewed as potential multipliers and growth drivers […]
The Blind Spot in Companies – Why Every Company Should Regular Conduct External Assessments
We know the concept of the “blind spot” from personality analysis. Every person has blind spots—areas they themselves do not recognize, yet are obvious to others. The same applies to companies. Even with a strong internal performance or transformation function, optimization potential often remains hidden. Why? The best way to identify these blind spots? A […]
For tomorrow, you can’t be from yesterday
What the consulting and automotive industries have in common 🚀 Transformation requires new thinking – even in consulting! The shift from traditional process chains to end-to-end processes is not only changing the way companies work, but also the demands on consulting. Relying on functional specialists alone risks missing the full potential of this new process […]