Business excellence in the healthcare sector
My first Business Excellence Assessment in a psychiatric clinic took me to the Schützenklinik Rheinfelden. What began as unfamiliar territory became one of the most rewarding experiences of my assessment work – characterized by an impressive culture and dedicated teams. This assessment was the prelude to further assignments in the sector, including at the University […]
Business excellence in the Swiss military
My first Business Excellence Assessment in the military led me to the Higher Cadre Training of the Armed Forces (HKA). This renowned institution trains managers and staff and combines military leadership with scientific research. I was impressed by the systematic approach, which is consistently based on the military leadership compass with an integrated PDCA cycle. […]
Future check with a private education provider
Private schools are experiencing growth in Switzerland, but are under strong competitive pressure. At Lernstudio Zurich, I carried out a structured future check to analyze strategic challenges together with the management team. In a workshop, we developed targeted answers to key questions about the future and identified specific measures. The prioritization of these measures according […]
Business Excellence at Tamedia Newspaper Printing and Publishing Logistics
Tamedia Newspaper Printing and Publishing Logistics plays a key role in a market that is constantly shrinking. From high-precision printing to reliable delivery – every step is precisely planned and largely automated. As coach to the assessment team, I accompanied the evaluation process and helped to clearly identify strengths and potential. The precision with which […]
Cooperation as a success factor in the print and media industry
The print and media industry is facing major challenges. Specialization and cooperation are decisive factors in remaining competitive in the long term. In a workshop at the network meeting of the Swiss Print and Media Association (viscom), I was able to contribute my expertise on strategic networks and SME cooperation. Together with the participants, we […]
Business excellence in the petrochemical industry
An assessment in the petrochemical industry in the Persian Gulf introduced me to a new sector and a fascinating working environment. As the leader of an international assessment team with experts from Iran, Spain, Ukraine, Poland and Switzerland, it was impressive to see how universally effective business excellence principles are. Despite cultural differences, we quickly […]
Business Excellence at BMW China (Production)
China is setting the pace – especially in the field of electromobility. My third Business Excellence Assessment at BMW took me to the megacity of Shenyang, where innovation and efficiency come together in an impressive way. The state-of-the-art production facilities and the employees’ ambition for personal development reflect China’s clear focus on technological excellence. The […]
Business Excellence at BMW Munich (Plant Construction)
My second Business Excellence Assessment at BMW took me to Munich, where I was able to accompany the vehicle factory. Among other things, I gained deep insights into the complex processes of purchasing, production and logistics as well as the strategic orientation of IT security. The precision and efficiency with which processes are planned and […]
Business Excellence at BMW Zurich-Dielsdorf (Retail)
My first Business Excellence Assessment at BMW took me to the branch in Dielsdorf, now known as Hedin Automotive. There it was impressively demonstrated how clear competitive advantages can arise from apparent disadvantages. Despite initial reservations about the location, BMW made clever use of the cost advantages, created space for a broader range of products […]
Re-organization at Zühlke Engineering AG
At Zühlke Engineering AG, a leading Swiss innovation service provider, I supported the management as a neutral person in a comprehensive reorganization. The previous model of autonomous business units reached its limits due to growth. A particular focus was placed on integrating middle management, which had previously been able to act very freely as entrepreneurs. […]
