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When reporting is inconsistent, the monthly closing takes too long, or an M&A process is underway...

A vacant CFO position during a critical phase of a company’s development is not merely a personnel...

Jan Peter Schacht, a transformation manager with over 30 years of experience in management...

Anyone responsible for an operations program today rarely faces a problem of insight. More often...

In 2026, 27.8 percent of the gross annual target rate represents the average for traditional...

Did you know that 74% of executives disregard academic degrees when staffing projects, provided...

Anyone who needs to find cloud transformation experts under intense time pressure usually doesn’t...

When a reporting system is no longer effective, forecasts fall flat, or a data project has been...

Did you know that 62 percent of experts rank bogus self-employment as the most critical legal risk...

Digital transformation projects rarely fail because of strategy. They fail because the right...

What good is a network of thousands of experts if the key position in your company remains unfilled...

When a deal needs to be prepared, reviewed, or integrated under time pressure, good intentions...

Traditional recruitment for strategic projects has reached the limits of its effectiveness. Anyone...

The deal has been signed, the press release has been sent out, and expectations are high. For many...

With a market volume of 2.7 billion euros and a projected utilization rate of 81 percent, the...

The era of cumbersome large-scale consulting firms is coming to an end, as rigid structures and...

Anyone who needs reliable answers under time pressure during a transaction cannot afford a learning...

Operating cost increases of up to 25 percent and the complexity of new regulations, such as the...

An ERP rollout is stalling, the core team is overwhelmed, yet the go-live date remains unchanged....

When it comes to time-sensitive vacancies, traditional permanent employment is often the greatest...

When a transformation program stalls, it’s rarely because of a lack of slides. More often than not,...

Just under 73 percent of companies in Germany rate the progress of digitalization as insufficient...

When an AI project stalls, it’s rarely because of the idea itself. More often than not, what’s...

Did you know that every euro invested in qualified external expertise yields an average return of...

Investing in state-of-the-art Agentic AI will have no effect if it is held back by outdated, analog...

When a plant is unable to deliver, an S&OP process breaks down, or two different approaches clash...

When suppliers drop out, costs rise suddenly, or a transformation project in procurement hits a...

A poorly drafted interim management contract is one of the greatest business risks today when...

What good is even the most visionary strategy if it gets bogged down in the wheels of sluggish...

When a transformation project stalls, it’s rarely due solely to a lack of capacity. Often, what’s...

According to Bitkom, 61 percent of companies in Germany make little or no use of their existing...

When a transformation project stalls, a PMI must be launched under time pressure, or there is a...

Did you know that traditional consulting models often make more money from the products they sell...

A carve-out rarely fails because of the strategy. It fails when decisions are made too late,...

Did you know that the average time to fill a specialized IT position in Germany is now 7.7 months?...

If a project is already underway, the steering committee has been scheduled, and the organization...

By 2026, operational excellence will no longer be a matter of chance, but rather a question of...

When figures are late, forecasts are unreliable, or investment decisions are made based on...

What happens to your growth strategy if a key executive resigns tomorrow and, based on market...

When a transformation program starts to falter, it’s rarely due solely to the concept. More often...

Is a high freelance expert fee a burden on your project budget or the necessary insurance against...

Value levers are rarely activated at the Investment Committee level. They emerge within the...

In the current market environment, can your company afford to put its HR strategy on hold for six...

When a portfolio company fails to meet its goals, it’s rarely due to a lack of PowerPoint slides....

In 2026, an excellent track record is merely a ticket to the door—not a guarantee of project...

Anyone who needs to staff a critical project under pressure to deliver results will sooner or later...

According to the World Economic Forum, over 80% of global companies expect ongoing disruptions to...

When a transformation project stalls, a post-merger phase is under time pressure, or there is a...

A vacant marketing leadership position in 2026 is far more than just a staffing shortage; it is a...

If a transformation program is still talking about “target states” after three months, it’s rarely...

An interim manager contract is not a bureaucratic hurdle, but rather a precise management tool for...

A carve-out rarely fails because of the strategy on paper. The real challenge arises when Day-1...

By 2026, 41 percent of German companies will already be using artificial intelligence, marking a...

When an HR program stalls, it’s rarely because of the PowerPoint presentation. More often than not,...

Did you know that, according to a McKinsey study, about 70 percent of all transformation projects...

Anyone responsible for ESG today is familiar with the pattern: Requirements are growing faster than...

A transformation project rarely fails because of the strategy. It fails because, when it comes to...

A low daily rate is often the most expensive decision a company can make. In a market environment...

Growth rarely fails because of a lack of ambition. It fails because of a lack of focus, a lack of...

A vacant leadership position in 2026 is not merely an administrative bottleneck, but a daily drain...

When a carve-out stalls, an ERP rollout goes awry, or operational leadership is suddenly lacking...

In a market environment characterized by extreme volatility and an industry-wide capacity...

When a transformation program comes to a standstill, it is rarely due to a lack of PowerPoint. What...

When companies need to find an interim manager, it is rarely about comfort. It's about time...

 As a consultant you decipher partner notes, read decks and countless emails daily. But hand on...

The first quarter of the year has come to an end. This provides an opportunity to take a closer...

Consultants often work under enormous pressure. Long working hours, high expectations and an...

Finally summer, finally vacation, finally time to read! Still looking for interesting inspiration...

As a consultant, you have a profession that is very popular among young graduates. A steep learning...

Freelancers and freelance jobs are terms that are appearing more and more frequently in the modern...

In an increasingly digitalized world, online accessibility is not just a social responsibility, but...

Exit opportunities open up new paths for your professional development. But what are the career...

A CEO of a technology company specializing in the development of software solutions for the...

Sebastian moved from a boutique consultancy to Siemens Management Consulting in August with the...

Who are our consultingheads users anyway? A selected mix of (young) professionals and...

Simon is a former management consultant, but his true passion has always been startups. After...

In recent years, private equity (PE) has established itself as one of the most dynamic and...

In the dynamic corporate world, the position and tasks of the of the Chief of Staff of increasing...

"We had this awesome idea, everything worked out, and we made really good money."

Success stories...

The consulting industry is extremely diverse and encompasses many specializations and niches....

The RASCI matrix (or RACI matrix) is a tried-and-tested project management tool that is used to...

In today's data and technology-driven world of work, companies face a key challenge: identifying,...

E-mobility is not only changing how we get around, but also where we spend our time - especially at...

If you're a management consultant looking to make the move into freelance consulting, you're...

"OKR" comes from the English and stands for Objectives and Key results (Objectives and key...

It's been almost a year since Michael took his next career step via consultingheads: from an...

The successful recruitment of a new employee marks the beginning of one of the most important...

A central decision-making process for companies is the choice between employees in permanent...

As a successful management consultant at one of our partners Simon-Kucher & Partners, Stefanie zur...

The world of work is in a state of continuous change, characterized by technological innovations,...

Markus Kopp ist Berater.

Er hat in den letzten zwei Wochen 180 Stunden gearbeitet. „Ich hab’s satt...

Dhe Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a key role in the world of corporate management an...

In the world of consulting, there is an innovative solution that brings companies and qualified...

Andreas is an IT and business consultant with a focus on SAP security. In an interview, he...

The consulting industry is fast-paced and it can be easy to get lost in the daily challenges and...

Some consultants consider moving to another firm after several years of experience rather than...

In today's working world, where flexibility and specialization are becoming increasingly important,...

Definition: What is Management by Objectives (MbO)?

Management by objectives, a method developed by...

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If you are a consultant and are thinking about starting your own business as a freelance consultant...

SMART goals are the be-all and end-all for effective goal setting and achievement in companies....

In a world where speed and efficiency are key competitive advantages, supply chain automation is no...

Percise and effective problem-solving methods are essential in the world of consulting...

"Success is no longer about changing strategies more often, but having the agility to execute...

Digitalization, bureaucracy, climate and social change. Will Germany get its act together in a...

Studies on strategic orientation in companies often reveal a surprising picture: even within the...

In the corporate world, there are a large number of managers who are responsible for the success...

David is a freelance consultant who, with the help of consultingheads, secured several new...

Regular headhunter inquiries and job offers via Xing or LinkedIn are part of everyday life for you...

Today we have a very special interview for you. We talked to Esteban, a year after helping him land...

In an increasingly competitive job market, it is crucial that companies identify and hire the best...

Imagine your company is faced with a seemingly unsolvable problem in an important project. Time is...

Felix Plötz is a multiple bestselling author and internationally sought-after keynote...