Inspiration at eye level
Thoughts, perspectives and experiences on modern leadership, agile strategies and effective sales.
In this blog, I share insights from my day-to-day work as a trusted advisor and leadership expert. It’s all about genuine change, leadership on equal terms, agile thinking and practical methods that bring about lasting change for people and organisations. Whether reflections, tools or case studies – every topic is designed to shift perspectives and contribute to greater effectiveness in leadership and collaboration.
Guest lecture at the University of Münster: Agile Strategy & OKRs in Practice
Letzte Woche war ich an der Universität Münster zu Gast. Im Bachelormodul Technologiemanagement durfte ich am Institut für Innovation, Strategie und Organisation einen Gastvortrag zur agilen Strategiearbeit mit OKR halten – ein Setting, das für mich nicht alltäglich...
Making complexity tangible with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
Four days in Cologne. Four days of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®. And above all: four days in which it became even clearer to me how much power there is in making things visible. I was on a training course for the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method. Not just to „play with bricks...".
My 2026 Calendar – 12 Tips for Greater Clarity
I developed a calendar for 2026 together with Niko Single. Not because anyone needs another calendar. But because what's often missing in everyday life is precisely this: a brief prompt at the right time. The idea No notebook. You don't write anything in it. It sits on your...
A strategy that delivers results
Many medium-sized companies don't have a strategy problem. The direction is clear. The ideas are there. And yet in everyday life, something different becomes apparent: everyone sets different priorities, projects run alongside each other, decisions are more operational than strategic.
The 5 steps every leader needs to know to truly lead on equal footing.
In my consulting practice, I experience this time and again: leading at eye level is not a buzzword or a title for a breakfast event (which in this case was actually excellent at Birmingham Tech Week in October), but the real game-changer for...
Handelsblatt Change Congress 25 – I'm in!
There are still a few weeks until the Handelsblatt Change Congress in Essen – who among you already knows if they'll be there? 😉 I've got the date in my calendar: 📍 Zollverein Coal Mine 📅 25 + 26 November 2025 I'm looking forward to: – new impetus for leadership &...
My annual concept used to be full of concrete goals
My annual plan used to be full of concrete goals. I remember the time when I did classic strategy work well. The goals were set for the whole year. Everything was planned – but often I felt tired of the highly detailed...
What I learned about leadership from the skipper
50 years of sailing experience on board - and I was the beginner. What I learned about leadership from the skipper. ⛵😊 Last year in Stuttgart, during my further training in narrative organisational consulting, someone said to me: 👉 „Why don't you get a sailing certificate!“ At first, it sounded...
Two brands, one goal: agility at all levels – but with their own unique approach
Two brands, one goal: agility at all levels – but with their own unique approach. 🚀 I'm often asked: Jens, how does that actually fit together? AGILE AUGENHÖHE® and die.agilen? For me, it's very clear – both brands stand for genuine agility, but they take...
A strategy without common sense is like a car without a destination
When a clear North Star is missing In my work, I repeatedly see: Many strategies fail because a clear North Star is missing. A goal that everyone truly stands behind. Without this shared purpose, orientation is lacking. And motivation often remains at a low...
Workshop brings pupils, teachers and businesses together
How can young people be inspired to pursue vocational careers? This question was the focus of a creative future workshop held on Tuesday (13 May) at the premises of construction company Gieseke in the Brocker Feld industrial estate in Senden-Bösensell. Around 20...
INQA-Coaching – Making transformation tangible through funding
Are you the managing director of an SME and want to not only improve processes but also make your company fit for the future? Then you probably know the dilemma: the will to change is there – but everyday life demands all your attention. Exactly...
Two intensive OKR workshops with international corporations – and now the teams are moving straight into implementation!
Last week, we worked intensively on implementation with two great teams in OKR workshops – with different starting points, but a common goal: making strategy tangible and empowering teams. OKR deep dive with 20 managers from the...
Three OKR books I always have with me
Every OKR deep-dive leaves me with three books in my bag. Why? Because they offer precisely the right support for different situations – from initial understanding of agile strategy work to practical implementation. Objectives & Key Results (OKRs):...
New Year Employee Reviews – How to Stop Them Being a Waste of Time
Recently, I had a conversation with a potential client who got straight to the point: Client: „Jens, can you actually support us with our employee appraisals? They're coming up again at the start of the year, but to be honest, so far we feel...".
New Year, Sharper Focus: Agile Strategy, Modern Leadership, and Sales on Equal Footing
Agile strategies, modern leadership and sales on equal terms. Sounds theoretical? Sure. But these are precisely the topics I work on every day – with companies that want to be successful in the real world. Why this sharpened focus? Agile strategy Frankly –...
Certified Further Training in Narrative Organisational Consulting
I am delighted to have completed the further training in Narrative Organisational Consulting at the Stuttgart Media University in September 2024. The further training in the field of Narrative Organisational Consulting (www.narratives-management.de) has made me a Trusted...
Practical insights: Transformation in the medium-sized sector
I am currently advising an ambitious, craft-oriented Westphalian medium-sized company with around 40 employees as an organisational consultant. The aim is to drive forward holistic company development while simultaneously implementing a modern form of employee management...
Today is a great day for me!
I'm holding my first – and so far only – mug with the AGILE AUGENHÖHE® design. This small but meaningful gift from Daniela Urban (www.danielaurban.com) stands for everything that's important to me: agility, collaboration at eye level, and...
The ‚Trusted Advisor‘ Model: All Roads Lead to Strategy and Development
Let's briefly go back to 2008: As a fresh-faced sales engineer, I accompanied a sales meeting to learn from an experienced salesperson. In this meeting, the salesperson said a very clear "No, dear customer,..." to our client.
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