We Future-Proof Businesses
We empower thought leaders and decision-makers across industries to consistently implement their strategies and future transformations. With excellence in corporate management, HR, sales, technology, digital innovation, and compliance, we guide companies through change: safely, precisely, and sustainably, with measurable impact on their business success. We are not afraid to venture into unknown territories and overcome adverse circumstances.
We make publicly traded conglomerates, large corporations, as well as owner-managed and public companies future-proof and let their success speak for itself. On this page, you will find a selection of our clients and their testimonials, exciting case studies, and deep insights into our cross-industry work as a management consultancy.
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4C Study: "Successful use of AI: Status quo and Success Factors"
How far has the use of artificial intelligence actually progressed in German companies? Based on 34 interviews with CIOs and AI managers, the current study shows how companies are using AI today—and which success factors determine the success of a project.
Key factors for successful CIOs
This study examines the key factors for successful CIOs in large German companies.
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: 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 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: "Attracting and retaining IT talent"
Discover key insights on how to attract top IT talent in our latest 4C study, "Attracting and Retaining IT Talent." This study answers crucial questions about what IT professionals look for in potential employers, their expectations from the recruitment and interview processes, and the most effective ways to engage them.
4C Study: "Measuring and communicating IT business value"
What is IT Business Value and how can it be measured? What does IT Business Value show and what share does IT have in the company's success?
4C Whitepaper: Preparation for CFO 4.0
Without a clear target image of the future finance organization, the CFO department will be the dinosaur of the company
4C Whitepaper: "Digital Finance"
Download our Whitepaper to learn how digitalization is driving the transformation of financial processes and roles, making strategic realignment and data-driven decision-making essential.
4C Whitepaper: Success Factors for effective Vendor Management
Get to know the key steps and optimize your management. Find out more!
4C Whitepaper: Optimize Cost and Activity Accounting
Discover the 4C Healthcheck for a thorough analysis. Find out more now!
4C Whitepaper: Finance and Liquidity Planning
Learn the basics, accounting requirements and file structure with instructions for filling. Read now!
4C Whitepaper: CSR reporting - legal requirements and strategic use
Discover now how you can use CSR effectively and generate added value. Read now!
4C Whitepaper: Creating the foundation for effective performance management
With the 4C approach to holistic corporate management. Discover it now!
4C Whitepaper: Profitability Management
Maximize profit with 4C GROUP AG. Optimize costs, overcome competitive pressure and promote growth. Start cost optimization now!
4C Study: Thesis Paper CSR Reporting
Discover in our new study and position paper on CSR reporting how companies are learning to optimize their CSR reports through their own experiences. Learn about the motivations behind these reports and prepare for the key issues that will be crucial for successful reporting in the future.
4C Whitepaper: Top Management Reporting
Effective corporate management with clear KPIs. Discover the 4C approach for optimal management cockpits. Read now!
4C Whitepaper: Target Operating Model
The whitepaper provides insights into the adaptation of finance in the context of CFO 4.0, including the integration of new data into reporting, the design of reporting and control in the era of Industry 4.0, as well as the impacts of moving CRM systems into the cloud on the CFO.
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.
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: 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.
socialbee | 4C GROUP
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: 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 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.
4C Case Study: Agile Product Development
The Lean Service Creation approach to developing digital product ideas for a Pure Digital Player in the financial services industry - with structured creativity to innovative services.
4C Case Study: Lean Planning - Consider Preconditions
Successful implementation of a worldwide lean planning
4C Use Case Grohe: Group Consolidation
The automation and harmonization of complex processes and structures for efficient corporate reporting are facilitated through the transition to IFRS up to the integration of J-GAAP.
4C Use Case: Digital Business Model Development
An evolved, intelligent business model integrating existing products with new services.
4C Use Case: Digital Roadmap
Creation of a prioritized roadmap and decision template for project packages.
4C Use Case: Integrated Reporting
Introduction of centralized, company-wide internal reporting for profitability analysis.
4C Use Case: Driver Based Planning
Global standardization and digitization of driver-based planning.
Our Success Stories
Client Testimonials
Echte Impulse
Dive into our in-depth analyses and discussions on current trends and challenges in business management. Our blog offers executives valuable insights and practical tips to successfully navigate the dynamics in their industries and effectively steer their companies. Continue reading for innovative solutions and inspiring success stories.
Insights. Opportunities. Visions. Our Magazine: Your Compass for Management Excellence in Change-from Current Trends to Sustainable Growth.
Chances in CSR-Management
How you can use APIs for your business model development
CSR reporting or integration of CSR into day-to-day management
Extended reporting obligations: CSRD
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