advisory & coaching
i work alongside CIOs and IT leaders – as a sparring partner, mentor or navigator. situational, without forcing a framework, with firsthand experience.
how i work
i adapt to the situation and to the person – but always direct, with substance, and on equal footing.
sparring partner
challenging ideas, uncovering blind spots, sharpening them together.
mentor
passing on experience without lecturing. the path stays yours.
coach
asking the questions that move things forward. the answers come from you.
navigator
providing direction in uncertain terrain – strategic, methodical, clear.
methods
four field-tested tools from my own practice – developed over years of advisory work and proven in real engagements. no framework obligation: each tool is applied situationally and adapted to what the client needs.
holistic IT checkup
identify the strengths and weaknesses of your IT – guided, focused, without an epic analysis. you pick 5 of 11 focus areas.
IT-Canvas
structure IT along resources, strategic management and development & operations. 12 elements, adaptable.
strategic corridor
a navigation frame: current state, target picture, external factors – steered through goals and activities in backlogs.
flexible & iterative IT strategy
continuous instead of every 3–5 years. strategy backlog + implementation backlog. an answer to VUCA, also as an offsite format.
"IT is no longer just a support function. it can become a driver of innovation, efficiency and competitiveness – when it is closely interlocked with the business."
working together
no standard process. but a clear principle: listen first, then understand, then act.
first conversation
in person, free of charge, with enough time. preferably on site – not a video call as the first contact.
summary & approach
i write up how i understood the topics – and sketch a possible approach. we review that together before any proposal is made.
engagement
long-term and on call, with flexible intensity. not five consulting days a week, but presence when it is needed.
reviews
short, focused reviews as a format in their own right – or as a way into a longer engagement.
i listen first. in person, with enough time, preferably on site.
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