Werner Krebs-Fleischmann, Transformation Consultant. AI Strategist. Executive Coach.

My motivation

  • Technology as a Driver: I am fascinated by the rapid development of AI, robotics, and the ongoing digitalization, which motivates me to develop innovative solutions.
  • Shaping Leadership, Strategy, and Change: I love navigating complex transformative processes and inspiring both leaders and teams.
  • Fascination with Complexity: The search for emergent patterns in complex situations fascinates me and represents an exciting challenge. This task allows me to fully utilize my talents and showcase my enthusiasm for the subject.
  • Tangible Results: I am passionate about pursuing pragmatic approaches, as they enable me to not only develop strategies but also implement them effectively in daily operations.
  • "Not my cup of tea": While I am capable of executing "downsizing," my true passion lies in expanding into new areas, building sustainable growth strategies, and thus increasing the size of the company
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Since 2013

Transformation Consultant and Executive Coach 
Independent consultant

  • Business Alignment: Developed business alignment and defined functional priorities for the executives of an AI software company; resolved conflicts among executives, leading to a clear business strategy and constructive collaboration.
  • Growth Strategy: Developed a growth strategy for the sales department of an AI software company.
  • IT Transformation: Efficiently realigned a cross-departmental IT platform for an insurance group, supporting streamlined business processes.
  • Professionalization and Market Presence Enhancement: Repositioned various engineering firms with visions, target group definitions, and driver models, including emphasizing BIM competence, leading to clear goals and sustainable growth.
  • M&A Transformation Processes: Supported and optimized transformation processes during M&A phases in software corporations.
  • Line Transformation: Realigned a business line of a telecommunications group under a changed executive function.

01/99 – 12/2012

Transformation Consultant at IBM Deutschland GmbH
Senior Management Consultant

  • Enhancing Performance and Revenue: As a Change Coach, I significantly contributed to the successful transformation of IBM in Germany, leading to a substantial increase in performance and revenue (double-digit revenue growth YoY).
  • Leadership Development: Supported the transformation team of up to 75 executives, both individually and as a group, improving their leadership skills and adapting to transformation processes.
  • Strategy Implementation: Successfully implemented the global IBM strategy to meet the specific requirements of the German market.
  • Event Management: Ensured a smooth overall presentation of the management team at major events such as CeBIT and internal conferences.
  • Crisis Management: Provided ad hoc support and problem-solving for executives, managers, and employees.

02/92 – 07/98

PSI AG, Berlin
Management Consultant und Trainer

  • Successful Implementation of IT Systems: Provided consulting and support for the implementation of complex IT systems in companies, focusing on user support during the change process.
  • Effective Organizational Development: Implemented unified systems following corporate mergers and extensive reorganizations.
  • Project and Leadership Coaching: Coached projects and executives across various industries, including a major project with 17,000 users in a banking group.
  • Customer and Team Collaboration: Promoted collaboration and conflict resolution within teams and with customers, achieving high satisfaction and successful outcomes.
  • Continuous Professional Development: Completed a two-year training program in organizational development and continually expanded knowledge in IT and organizational development.

Additional qualifikations

  • Trainer and coach for moderation and presentation techniques
  • Moderator for complexity workshops (hexagon method)
  • Training in brainstorming
  • Member of the crisis intervention team of the IBM Software Group

  • Language skills:
    • German – native speaker
    • English – business fluent

Methods

  • Part-time training in Organizational Development and Change Management
    • Systems Theory
    • Topic-Centered Interaction (according to Ruth Cohn)
    • Gestalt Therapy
  • IBM/Lotus Training in Transformation Management
  • IBM Training in Knowledge Management (IBM Institute for Knowledge Management)
  • IBM Client Value Method
  • Organizational Complexity and Intervention Techniques
    Cognitive Edge Practitioner (since 2003)
    • Cynefin Leadership Framework (a framework for decision-making for managers)
    • Narrative Methods (e.g., Corporate Storytelling & Rumor Intervention)
    • Social Network Analysis (SNA)
  • Large Group Facilitation (Topic-Centered Interaction, Open Space, IBM JAM)
  • Open Space Workshop Techniques
  • Balanced Scorecard Driver Model (BSC Driver Model)
  • Mind Mapping