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Strategy, business model & management: establishing future viability

Companies today are faced with the task of continuously questioning and redesigning their strategic direction, business models and management logic. In an environment characterized by disruption, regulatory change and growing sustainability pressure, it s a difficult task. As CEO, you need to set the direction, set priorities and align the organization strategically and operationally.
We support you in designing visions for the future and developing viable growth strategies. We help you set up your business model with interlocking innovation, sustainability and economic success. Our greatest strength is strategic development with operational feasibility.

Our Services

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
Transformation, De-risking & Technology

Structuring, Securing and Technologically Enabling Change

  • Setup, turnaround, de-risking & management of complex transformation programs (Transformation Excellence Model plus Smart PMO,)
  • Change management & communication
  • Project portfolio, digitalization, automation, AI & cloud
  • Technology roadmap, data strategy & cybersecurity
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: Demographic Shift

Learn more about the framework of demographic change and its implications for you as a decision maker.

Our USPs

Holistic approach

We combine strategic development with operational implementation and controlling. This is how we ensure that visions are not just written on paper, rather that they are realized and made measurable.

Experience & Methodological Expertise

Our experts have extensive experience from various industries. We use established frameworks and innovative methods to find the best solutions for your company.

 

Cross-industry Expertise

Our consulting teams bring experience from different industries and functional areas; for sustainable, practical solutions.

Focus on Sustainability

We integrate aspects of sustainability and resilience into all strategic considerations. This creates future-proof business models that will endure in the long term.

Development of vision, mission, target image and growth strategy

We work with you to develop a convincing vision of the future. One that is well-founded, ambitious and accessible to your top management. On this basis, we derive a feasible growth strategy that integrates internal and external expectations and defines specific directions.

 

Control logic with KPIs & performance management

We design control mechanisms that translate strategy into impact. This includes clear target systems, coordinated KPI cascading and integrated performance management that creates transparency and enables implementation.

 

Integrated planning and control logic

Combine strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting into an integrated management process. We establish planning and reporting routines that identify deviations at an early stage and enable agile management.

Sustainability & ESG-oriented corporate management

We anchor ESG as a management logic in your company. In partnership with you, we integrate sustainability goals into strategic decision-making processes. For sustainable, credible corporate management we incorporate KPI systems and reporting structures.

 

Our approach

Our management consultancy combines strategic vision with pragmatic implementation. We are the right partner for you as CEO because we advise on an equal footing and assume responsibility. We provide you with holistic support from the initial vision to anchored reality. Contact us to help you successfully shape the future of your company.

Monitoring transformation triggers (case for change)

Together, we identify the external and internal triggers for change - such as new technologies, market upheavals or regulatory changes. This continuous monitoring forms the basis for your resilient “case for change”.


 

Business model innovation & digital revenue models

We support you in transforming your business model. Through systematic innovation, we are tapping into new value creation potential and develop digital revenue models. Business models and technology go hand in hand.

Customer analysis & idea generation

  • Target group analysis (e.g. through surveys, expert interviews, etc.)
  • Further development and validation of the developed persona
  • Idea generation through creativity techniques and derivation of a value proposition
  • Further development of the (product) vision
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Success Factors

 

A future-oriented strategy process requires expertise in terms of content and the right approach. The following success factors are crucial for effectively implementing "Shaping the future" in your company:

  • Clear picture of the future & purpose: Define an attractive, clear picture of your company's future (vision) and the overarching purpose (purpose). This picture of the future provides orientation and motivates everyone involved.
  • Top management commitment: Transformation starts at the top. The commitment of management and executives is essential in order to anchor the strategy in the company and provide resources.
  • Inclusive strategy development: Involve key stakeholders and employees at an early stage. Participatory workshops and transparent communication generate broad acceptance and valuable feedback for sharpening the strategy.
  • Translation into operational measures: Consistently break down the strategy into feasible steps. A detailed implementation roadmap with responsibilities, milestones and KPIs ensures that ideas become results.
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn: Keep the strategy agile. Conditions change - successful companies regularly review their assumptions, learn from pilot projects and adapt their strategy if necessary.
  • Open communication: Share the strategy and progress regularly with the entire workforce. Transparent communication creates trust, allays fears and motivates everyone to follow the chosen path.
  • Continuous monitoring: Establish a regular review of progress. By continuously monitoring the defined KPIs and changes in the environment, you can make adjustments at an early stage and stay on course.

 

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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Please note that this website provides only a limited insight into our services. Our expertise and range of services cannot be fully represented on this platform. For personalized advice and to address your specific needs optimally, we invite you to contact us directly. We look forward to providing you with tailored solutions.

Thank you for your trust. We are excited to hear 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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