Insights

4C Whitepaper: IT Sourcing Analysis

The balancing act between new IT requirements and limited resources is a challenge. The use cases of an IT sourcing analysis help determine the right sourcing mix.

4C Study: "Effective Governance of IT/OT Convergence"

The main focus of convergence to date has been on IT security. We shed light on other aspects of governance for successful convergence.

4C Study: "Contribution and Success Factors of Sustainable IT"

Sustainability or CSR in IT is a new management challenge. But how do CIOs and IT sustainability managers benefit from CSR practices?

4C Study: "Leadership styles of successful CIOs"

Leadership is a daily exercise practiced with consistency. We focus on identifying the leadership styles of successful CIOs.

4C Whitepaper: Transparency in IT Costs

The three core challenges of efficient IT controlling are defining a meaningful target image for establishing IT controlling and the approach to creating transparency and controllability of IT costs.

4C Whitepaper: Transparency through effective IT controlling

Gain a competitive edge with efficient IT controlling. Discover our solutions and benefit from transparent IT management.

4C Whitepaper: Ensure IT Competitiveness with a customized IT Personnel Strategy!

Innovation as a new core requirement necessitates an IT personnel strategy that acts as a catalyst for cultural change and is based on the strategic service portfolio.

4C Whitepaper: The 4C Maturity Model for evaluating the Performance of IT Control

Find out more about the 4C maturity model for optimizing your IT management in our white paper. Read it now and fully exploit your IT potential!

4C Whitepaper: Effective IT Risk Management

How to master IT risks for sustainable business success. Read now!

4C Study: "Implementation of cybersecurity strategies in the energy sector"

This report provides insights into top management's awareness of cyber risks and highlights security challenges in the supply chain as well as the integration of future technologies.

4C Study: "IT Business Value"

Download the "4C Study 2022: IT Business Value" to explore a multidimensional approach to measuring and communicating business IT value. Dive deep into the challenges and potential solutions, and understand the fundamental aspects of IT Business Value: What, Why, Who, and How.

4C E-Booklet: IT Control in Insurance Companies

The realignment of the IT organization in insurance companies for a tailor-made, modern and sustainable IT.

4C Study: The CDO Role in Transition

The role of the Chief Digital Officer is being debated across various industries in line with advancing digitalization. We have inquired further.

4C Study: "Success Factors of Innovation Labs"

Initial observations and research from "lab practice" show that there are significant differences in key practices between innovation labs/digital hubs & co. The aim of the study was to work out which factors lead to increased chances of success in innovation labs.

Thank you for understanding that we can currently only offer our studies in german. For more information feel free to contact us directly.

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 Whitepaper: Innovation Management

Laying the foundations for future success. Discover our effective consulting approach for clear processes and increased efficiency. Read now!

4C Study: Collaboration of Innovation Departments

Collaboration with Münster University of Applied Sciences on the following research question: How can a balance be achieved between the freedom and creativity of innovation departments and successful collaboration with specialist departments from the core business?

Thank you for understanding that we can currently only offer our studies in german. For more information feel free to contact us directly.

4C Whitepaper: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for HR

How Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of human resources and is already being implemented in leading companies today - explore exciting use cases in action.

Near-Term-Shifts in the HR Operating Model

4C Whitepaper: Demographic Shift

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

4C Whitepaper: Self-Check to HCM Readiness

Download the HCM Readiness Self-Check now!

4C E-Booklet: Diversity, a real lever for top performance in a volatile world!

Discover in our e-booklet how diversity can act as a real lever for top performance in a volatile world. Learn to understand diversity as a business case and successfully integrate it into your HR work using an effective framework.

4C E-Booklet: Workforce Management & Analytics

This e-booklet shows the strategic significance of Workforce Management and Analytics, highlights trends and benefits, and provides practical project examples.

4C E-Booklet: ISO 30414 - Our certification services

A quick look at the opportunities of Human Capital Reporting according to DIN ISO 30414: Contents, requirements, and successful implementation as well as the key steps for your benefit and our certification services.

4C E-Booklet: International Guideline for Human Capital Reporting ISO 30414

The significance of Human Capital for organizations, along with the core content and application of the guideline, are examined to illustrate the benefits and implications.

4C E-Booklet: Intercultural Readiness Quick Check

Consistently increasing cultural diversity is a key response to demographic change and the basis of the mission of the cooperation between socialbee and the 4C GROUP. 
Thank you for understanding that we can currently only offer our studies in german. For more information feel free to contact us directly.

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4C E-Booklet: Intercultural Readiness Quick Check

Consistently increasing cultural diversity is a key response to demographic change and the basis of the mission of the cooperation between socialbee and the 4C GROUP. With the Intercultural Readiness Check, we can determine whether you and your company are ready for the future. 

4C Whitepaper: customer centricity

Learn more about strategic approaches for a customer-centered future.

4C Study: "Success Factors of Customer Centricity"

This comprehensive study, developed in collaboration with leading CSOs, reveals the crucial success models and factors that set these companies apart.

Sales Up!

With Sales Up!, we leverage decades of operational sales experience combined with deep strategic expertise. We help you identify actionable potential through a quick and precise analysis of your sales processes, delivering rapid results while establishing a solid foundation for sustainable improvements.

4C Whitepaper: Sales Up!

Sales Efficiency as a Revenue Booster: How Companies Can Secure Competitive Advantages Through Optimized Sales Processes

4C Whitepaper: Transformation of Business Applications

4C Whitepaper: Project Portfolio Management

Implementation of corporate goals through active management of the project portfolio: Find out more about our project portfolio management concept and solutions.

4C E-Booklet: Our understanding of Change Management

At 4C, the focus is on Change Management to convey the right messages and sustain employee enthusiasm in the long term.

4C Whitepaper: Project Governance

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

4C E-Booklet: Implementation or Change of Business Applications

The initial situation and the benefit for the customer are examined alongside the transformation drivers and the four stages for successful transformation.

4C E-Booklet: Compliance Efficiency

Introduction and overview of "Compliance Efficiency" and Regulatory Technology.

4C E-Booklet: PSD2 - What the IT of Third Party Providers needs to consider when providing PSD2 services

Necessary considerations for implementing PSD2 services and defining service-related as well as overarching IT requirements.

4C E-Booklet: PSD2 - Digital Transformation

A brief overview of the opportunities and requirements of PSD2, including the regulatory challenges non-banks must consider, as well as the admission package offered by the 4C GROUP.

4C E-Booklet: Efficiency Increase in Regulatory Reporting Processes

A three-step process aimed at reducing effort, increasing efficiency, and promoting informed decisions consists of taking stock, analyzing reports, and optimizing processes.

4C Use Case Digital Product & Business Model

Expansion of the product portfolio through a Personal Financial Management (PFM) application.

4C Use Case Technology-Driven Customer Journey

Baggage handling and the Ground Services division in general face many challenges. Innovative approaches need to be found, especially to address the high cost pressure.

4C Use Case Innovation Performance Tracking

Based on a clear innovation strategy with vision and goals, assignments for the innovation lab should be developed.

4C Use Case: OneConsolidation

Target Operating Model for Consolidated Financial Statements in Accounting and Controlling.

4C Case Study: The Digital Transformation through innovative Services

An insight into the digitization of a German retail bank involves the development and implementation of a Personal Finance Management application as well as the definition and anchoring of the business model.

Publication: "Making the Human Factor visible"

Infineon Technologies AG was one of the first companies in the world to undergo the worldwide to undergo the ISO certification "Human Capital Reporting".

Publication in Personalmagazin 11/2022

Publication: "What makes German CIOs successful"

Article is published in CIO Magazine in 2021

Publication: "Agilität ist keine Wunderwaffe"

Discover in our publication why agile initiatives fail and how to successfully transform into a flexible IT organization. Learn about delivering customer-centric IT services and the essential roles and structures required.

Article was published in CIO Magazine 2020

Publication: "Basic Compensation beyond the Tariff - Structure and Dynamics"

Basic compensation is often the largest cost item, but its development is not effectively controlled.

Publication in FAZ Personaljournal 5/2019

Publication: "Key Metrics in HR - Human Capital Reporting"

First guideline for human capital reporting published: ISO 30414

Publication in HR Performance 2/2019

Publication: "Digital Business Transformation in HR - Career Planning in 5 Minutes"

The “Digital Prototype Career Management” can be seen as an example for an increasingly stronger spreading Digital Business Transformation, representing the digital change of all sectors of modern economy.

Publication in "HR Performance"

Publication: Women in Salary Negotiations - "Tell me what to earn!"

The problem of the gender pay gap is well known. But why is it that women with the same qualifications often earn less than men? Claudia Irsfeld has conducted a number of job interviews and salary interviews and has found answers and solutions that go beyond what the literature provides.

Publication in "managerSeminare"