Just in case you’re asking yourself…

Are you specialised on any industry?

No. What I do and how I work is compatible with any industry, business model and organisational type. I am very familiar with the world and lingo of industrial engineering and I have worked for clients in regulated industries.

Do you work with specific functions?

It always depends on the type of mandate. Usually, I work with executive or management teams on overall strategy topics, HR for change & leadership topics, IT for planning and solution design and Corp Comms for intranet and communication packages. A lot of my work involves talking to and working with the actual business operations as well - in particular in requirements engineering and business case development.

What does your personal work toolset look like?

  • Microsoft 365 for productivity, communication & planning

  • Miro, Mural & Figma for workshop design, facilitation & complex conceptual work

  • SessionLab for workshop planning & timing

  • Grammarly to brush up English copy

  • Various iPad apps for sketching and illustrations (Sketches, Paper, Bamboo, SketchBook)

What size of companies have you worked for?

I’ve primarily worked for larger corporations (multi-divisional, global operating model) but have had mandates in smaller companies and NGOs as well.

Do you offer workshop design and facilitation training?

Oh yes! I would actually love to make a living by just working as a workshop design and facilitation trainer. Maybe the new post-Covid set-up will allow me to do that but for the moment I primarily coach project teams to pick up my ways of working and have an easier life.

Do you work on-site?

As soon as crazy Covid is over: yes, please. I have been a work-nomad for a long time and am very effective at working from remote locations. However, working with people requires non-verbal communication…and that gets lost in the virtual space.

What languages can you work in?

German is my mother tongue but since I am married to a Brit and due to over 15 years in global companies my English is more or less equally good.

How long are your engagements?

Usually between 4 to 6 months. Since I am trying to run all my mandates in coaching mode, I would expect the team I work with to be self-sufficient by then. Sometimes things take longer or I accept an (intermediate) project lead…but that’s rather the exception.

Are you a Technology Consultant?

No. Sometimes people get the impression that I am a bit nerdy (which is true) but I am far away from being a real geek. I keep telling my clients: whenever I start drawing up technical architectures on a flip chart, someone needs to take the pen away from me.

I speak enough “technology” to seamlessly and effectively work with IT and solution design teams, though.

Are you a Digital Service or User Experience Designer?

I wish I was. I have worked on the agency side of things in the early days of the intranet, so I have a fair talent for design. When it comes to professional UX or service design, I leave it to the pros, though. But I love getting involved and being the bridge between business, IT and design.