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Transformation, De-Risking & Technology

Increase your readiness and ability for transformation with our expertise: Successfully navigate critical business transformations.

Today, transformation pressure no longer arises selectively - it affects the business model, management, technology and culture simultaneously. CEOs are faced with the challenge of implementing and accelerating complex changes under high pressure of expectation while minimizing risks. This requires structure, communication and technological excellence - integrated into a resilient transformation system.

We support you in the targeted development of control structures, the introduction of modern technologies and the systematic anchoring of change in the organization and culture. Our approach: transformation with substance, impact and risk awareness.

 

Our Services

Transformation, De-risking & Technology

Structuring, Securing and Technologically Enabling Change

Strategy, business
models & controlling

Future-proof alignment and targeted controlling

  • Target image, vision and growth strategy
  • Business model innovation & digital revenue models
  • Control logic with KPIs & performance management
  • Sustainability & ESG-oriented corporate management
Governance, Resilience & Innovation

Empowering organizations, promoting innovation, anchoring change in the long term

  • Organizational development
  • Governance for transformation & company-wide management
  • Innovation management
  • Mitigation of demographic & skill shift 
  • Building resilience & crisis resistance
  • Realignment, post-merger integration, revitalization & spin-offs
4C Insights
4C Whitepaper: Success Factors for effective Vendor Management

Get to know the key steps and optimize your management. Find out more!

4C Insights
4C E-Booklet: agile transformation

The benefits of an agile approach are supported by an innovation culture and a cross-functional organizational structure, both in project setup and application areas.

4C Insights
4C Whitepaper: Transformation of Business Applications
Find out how to master the challenges of transforming business-critical applications. Read now!
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4C Whitepaper: Project Governance

Successfully through the change marathon. Solve challenges with 4C Project Governance. Find out more now!

Our USPs

Transformation expertise with a system

Our proven Transformation Excellence Model combines structure, method and impact. It ensures consistency across all phases - from planning to implementation.

Risk-oriented transformation approach

With our integrated de-risking approach, we stabilize critical projects at an early stage, ensure decision-making capability and minimize implementation risks through targeted monitoring and intervention.

Technology & culture in balance

We combine a deep understanding of digital technologies with sound change expertise. This makes transformation not only technically feasible, but also culturally sustainable.

Role at eye level

Whether as co-pilot in the PMO, coach of the transformation teams or task force in crisis mode - we adapt flexibly to your role and your needs.

Our advisory products

Management of complex transformation programs

We structure your transformation project according to the 4C Transformation Excellence Model: from the initial situation assessment and target development through to implementation management. Whether a programme restart, stabilization phase or turnaround - we ensure controllability with a tailor-made Smart PMO, clear governance and integrated risk management.

Technology roadmap, data strategy & cybersecurity

Technology only works in the right context. We develop a future-proof IT architecture, create technology roadmaps, formulate your data strategy and implement data governance and security concepts to make digital transformation secure and scalable.

 

Change Management & Communication

Change only succeeds with acceptance. We develop individual change architectures that combine strategic communication, stakeholder involvement and training measures. In this way, we ensure your organization's willingness to change - and make cultural transformation an effective experience.

Project portfolio, digitalization, automation, AI & cloud

We help you to integrate technological innovations into your transformation agenda in a targeted manner - from the automation of operational processes and the use of cloud technology and AI to prioritization in the strategic project portfolio.

Success Factors

Leadership with clarity and presence: CEOs must visibly support change and convincingly represent it both internally and externally - this creates trust and priority.

Clear governance and decision-making structures: Defined roles, established decision-making channels and effective steering committees create transparency and accountability.

Early de-risking: Critical projects require structured risk management - with suitable intervention mechanisms before escalation occurs.

Effective change management: culture, communication and participation are not "soft skills", but key factors for the speed of implementation and sustainability.

Technological clarity of objectives: Without prioritization of digital initiatives and a clear roadmap, transformation gets lost in individual measures. The decisive factor is what works when - and how it dovetails.

Transparency and controllability: Progress, resources and risks must be continuously evaluated and communicated. An effective PMO is the operational anchor here.

 

Our approach

Transformation has been our core business for over 20 years. We combine structure with empathy and keep an eye on the “big picture” as well as the details of implementation. Our approach as a management consultancy is to provide you with holistic support - from strategy and implementation to cultural change. Put your trust in a partner who lives and breathes transformation. Contact us to manage your change project unerringly and with lasting success.

 

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Goals
Controlling

  • Creating clear structures, an effective decision-making basis and transparency regarding project progress
  • Ensuring the achievement of project goals (budget/quality/time)
  • Linking the cultural and structural levels
  • Lean organization of the project structure
  • Early detection of project risks & changes in the environment

 

Clearly defined AKV for all project roles (tasks, competencies, responsibilities)

Top management connection and support

Acceptance and trust through a combination of methodological and technical expertise

Project-experienced and resilient team members (staying power) with a deep understanding of the project-specific challenges

Flexible scaling depending on project profile and risks

 

 

Your Temporary Co-drivers

Hans-Martin Schneider

Senior Partner

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Uwe Dorst

Partner

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Felix Hesse

Partner

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We would like to point out that this website only offers a limited insight into our services. Our expertise and range of services cannot be fully represented on this platform. For individual advice and to address your specific concerns in the best possible way, we cordially invite you to contact us directly so that we can offer you tailor-made solutions.

Thank you for your trust. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Claudia Bauer

Head of Marketing & Business Development

+49 89 599 882 0

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Expert Marketing & Business Development

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