Expertise
My areas of expertise range from Governance, Risk & Compliance and operational risk management to the steering of critical projects and programmes, as well as the structuring and support of transformation and change initiatives.
The focus is on pragmatic solutions, clear governance and sustainable improvement.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Development and enhancement of effective GRC structures, Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance Management and internal control systems.
Operational Risk Management & Resilience
Transparency on operational risks, action tracking, risk assessment and strengthening organizational resilience.
Projects, Programmes & Project Assurance
Portfolio and programme governance, project health checks, stabilization of critical initiatives and effective management reporting.
Transformation & Change
Structuring, steering and supporting transformations, change initiatives and measures to reduce complexity.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Challenge
Governance, Risk & Compliance should be more than a mere fulfilment of regulatory requirements. Effective GRC structures create transparency, build trust, identify inefficiencies and cost drivers, clarify responsibilities and help integrate risks, controls and compliance into corporate steering in a pragmatic way.
Against the backdrop of legal requirements, such as StaRUG, and increasing organizational liability risks, companies need effective GRC structures that make risks transparent and enable responsible action. The scope and effort required to establish such structures should be proportionate to the size of the company. This creates acceptance and sustainable effectiveness.
Typical topics
- Development and enhancement of Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance Management and internal control systems
- Compliance risk analyses and integration with ERM and ICS
- Top management and board reporting
- Integration and efficiency improvement of existing GRC structures and systems
Your benefits
- Effective and practical governance structures
- Clarity on roles and responsibilities
- Efficient steering of complex systems
- Avoidance of redundancies and excessive costs
Operational Risk Management & Resilience
Challenge
Operational risk management makes risks visible where they actually materialize: in processes, projects and day-to-day operations.
It creates transparency on critical areas of action, strengthens resilience and supports effective steering of actions and outcome risks. In this way, operational risk management makes a tangible contribution to achieving strategic, operational, financial and regulatory objectives, as risks are identified early, assessed, prioritized and managed effectively.
Typical topics
- Operational risk analyses and quantitative assessment
- Action planning, tracking and effectiveness monitoring
- Integration with financial forecasting and integrated reporting
- Scenario building, resilience programmes and risk action plans
- Risk management in projects, processes and day-to-day operations
Your benefits
- Transparency on operational risks and their impact
- Clear decision-making basis using figures, data and facts
- Improved steering capability in processes, projects and operations
- Stronger resilience and more robust decisions
Projects, Programmes & Projekt Assurance
Challenge
Projects in distress are often a source of escalation and can lead to significant value destruction, for example when payment-relevant milestones are not met or when there is no clarity on which milestones are expected to generate revenue and cash impact in which project and by when.
In many project-driven companies, there is also a need to be informed at all times about the actual status of projects and any requirement for management support.
Project Portfolio Management creates transparency on priorities, dependencies, risks and resources across the project portfolio. It helps companies steer projects more effectively, identify negative developments earlier and consistently align portfolios with business objectives, feasibility and value contribution.
Typical topics
- Multi-project steering, PMO management and Project Portfolio Management
- Project Assurance, health checks and early warning mechanisms
- Standardization of project approaches and governance formats
- Project risk management, crisis management and mediation
- Management reporting and steering committees for critical initiatives
Your benefits
- Transparency on status and improved decision-making capability
- More efficient steering of resources and dependencies, and resolution of goal conflicts
- Higher delivery confidence through effective governance and consistent methods
Transformation & Change
Challenge
Transformations and larger change initiatives are often associated with uncertainty, resistance and implementation risks.
In companies with complex structures, change therefore needs to be steered clearly, communicated appropriately and supported consistently throughout implementation. The objective is above all to create acceptance and to anchor change objectives effectively and sustainably within the organization.
This applies both to changes in processes and organizational structures and to initiatives aimed at changing behaviors and mindset.
Typical topics
- Transformation programmes and change initiatives, e.g. based on ADKAR or Kotter
- Programme steering and top management reporting
- Communication and implementation plans for change initiatives
- Vision and mission creation, implementation planning and execution support
- Complexity reduction in processes, policies and requirements
- Coaching, mediation and crisis management
Your benefits
- Greater effectiveness and speed in change initiatives
- Improved anchoring of actions in the organization and leadership
- Higher acceptance through clear communication and structured support throughout the change process