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What is Sparring-as-a-Service?
Sparring and Advisory on Demand provides strategic, practical and pragmatic support to companies and their executives in the ever-changing environment of increasingly complex and dynamic markets.
Advisory & Innovation
The ever-increasing pace of change and complexity is forcing companies to establish systems that can identify challenges, evaluate strategies and provide impetus for the future.
Dynamic advisory boards are the ideal solution.
We provide you with the best thinkers from academia and business as well as successful practitioners for iterative collaboration.
C-Level Support
Looking at relevant issues from different perspectives is the basis for good and sensible decisions.
Keeping track of these and adapting them makes them a sustainable strategy.
Our Sparring-as-a-Service provides an excellent level of reflection for entrepreneurs and operational leaders.
Interdisciplinary & Dynamic
Our Advisory Service is interdisciplinary and dynamic.
With our modern approach we provide as many interdisciplinary and dynamic personalities as necessary, who not only advise and coach companies and their management, but also derives concrete recommendations for action and challanges the status-quo.
Focusing on Values
Only when personal and corporate values complement each other will an appointment be successful in the long term.
This is especially true in times of high dynamics and complexity.
We make values visible and uncover value gaps. This enables you to make the best decision for every appointment and add value to your organisation.
Tailor made & Effective
We work with you to define an efficient process and a specific job profile.
Every search is different and requires a specific approach.
Transparent & Success-Driven
A joint search for new leaders requires trust. That is why we offer a reasonable fixed fee for each executive search and work in close consultation with you to achieve mutually agreed and measurable objectives.
Powerful Partner Network
Over the past 15 years, we have developed and expanded a number of strong relationships with thought leaders and senior executives in the markets in which we operate. This partner network provides us with exclusive access to top candidates and a reliable qualification of professional expertise.
Fast & Digital
As a boutique, we harness the power of digital and combine it with the best of what makes us a manufactory. We combine AI-assisted analysis with experience, intuition and in-depth expertise. This enables us to present candidates to you quickly and accurately.
Search Process
Intensive position briefing and identification of requirements and objectives of all relevant stakeholders.
Analysis of values from a brand, leadership and people perspective.
Creation of position profile and coordination of market approach.
Market analysis and definition of target companies and candidates.
Network-based research with selected expert and executive partners.
Contacting, qualifying and analysing the value proposition of suitable candidates.
Presenting suitable candidates and advising on the selection process through to recruitment.
Fast & Temporary
Whether it is planned parental leave or the sudden loss of essential management or specialist skills. We support you with experienced interim managers in executive, key and project management positions.
Transformation & Change
Successful change requires leadership to avoid losing people along the way, or to implement serious decisions and reorganisation. Interim management can be an appropriate solution for these demanding tasks.
Innovation & Skill
Companies that fail to evolve will be left behind. Whether it is digitalisation, the use of AI or the development of sustainability strategies (ESG), interim management is an elegant solution for bringing valuable expertise into the ranks and creating new structures.
Digitisation
The digitalisation of businesses, services and products has become essential, and an interim CDO is a simple and efficient way to bring the right skills and experience into your own team, with tasks ranging from taking a digital inventory to developing an appropriate digital strategy, setting up appropriate structures and selecting external partners.
Sustainability
Sustainability is on the agenda of almost all companies, and not only because of the European regulations (ESG & CSDR). With interim specialists, you can tackle this complex topic from the ground up and not only fulfil the bureaucratic requirements, but also set up a real sustainability strategy. Our specialists (Sustaingels) not only have the necessary know-how for the respective industry, but also the necessary tools for clean data collection and maintenance.
Restructuring & Reorganisation
There are situations in which innovation and growth can only be achieved through fundamental change, which may mean major cuts and sometimes even downsizing. From this optimised position, new and optimistic growth can then be developed. This is where interim management can play a key role, providing a change of perspective and experience in both planning and operationalisation.
Ecommerce, Omni-Channel & Retail
Be it fashion, FMCG or new cars. We understand digital retailing and its challenges in the D2C, B2B and B2C environments.
Some References:
- Head of Ecommerce
- Chief Commercial Officer
- Omni-Channel Architect
- CEO international D2C Ecommerce
- VP Product Online Shops
Digital Business & Apps
Building and managing digital business models requires special skills. The highly dynamic nature of the market and technology is a major challenge for any organisation. We provide support from start-up to scale-up.
Some References:
- Chief Technology Officer - Tech (App) GrownUp
- Chief Growth Officer - Int. App-Scale-Up
- Chief Marketing Officer - Matchmaking App Group
- VP Product - Social Network & Dating App
- VP B2B Sales - Urban Mobility Provider
IT & Software Engineering
Innovative technology leaders have very specific requirements. There is a constant demand for new skills, which we identify precisely in the marketplace and make available to our clients; in addition, technical "street credibility" is often required in leadership roles - a rare combination, especially when it comes to the latest technological innovations.
Some References:
- Chief Technology Officer - KI basierte biometrische Identifikation
- Senior Solution Architect - Int. Digital-Venture Builder
- Chief Technology & Product Officer - Renewable Energy & Smart Grid
- Head of Engineering - IoT Health & Wellness Company
Industry & SMEs
Traditional engineering or global family business. We are proud to support German SMEs time and again with leading personalities for digitalisation, change and innovation initiatives.
Some References:
- Chief Digital Officer - Leading Enginnering Compay
- Head of B2C & Chief Technology Officer - Life insurance
- Interim CDO - Manufacturer B2B Systems
Renewable Energy
Digital innovation, engineering and commerce meet change, sustainability and vision. We have a track record of helping to develop pioneering leadership in this segment and helping organisations to transform themselves into innovators.
Some References:
- Chief Technology & Product Officer
- Head of Culture
- Chapter Lead Agile
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Filling C-level positions in fast-growing Grown- & Scale-Ups is not only something we have a lot of experience in, but in combination with strategically strong investors and founders it is something we really enjoy.
Some References:
- Chief Marketing Officer - Education & eLearning
- Chief Growth Officer - B2B2C App
- Chief Executive Officer - Global D2C Health & Wellness
- Chief Executive Officer - Professional Services Cloud
- Director Digital & Ecommerce - Special Interest Omni-Channel
Finance & Insurance
We already know FinTec and InsureTec well, but combining traditional institutions with innovative and actionable minds has proven to be a very successful collaboration.
Some References:
- Head of B2C Business - Life Insurance
- VP Marketing - FinTech (B2C)
- Head of Engineering - FinTech
Media & Publishing
The content industry has long been under particular pressure to innovate. Business models are merging, new ones are emerging and others are disappearing. Traditional structures make the necessary dynamism difficult. In our view, courage and a clear value framework are particularly important in this area.
Some Reference:
- Head of Product - School Book-Publisher
- Engineering Leading-Publishing-Group
- Interim Chief Product Office - Traditional Publishing House
Mobility & Logistics
Digitalisation and artificial intelligence promised rapid and transformative change. This segment is still facing major, disruptive change. This is where many of our professions are particularly effective.
Digital Transformation & Evolution
Today, every industry and every business is facing digital innovation. Be it internal processes, products & services or resources. Change has become the status quo and requires special organisational structures that promote agile and dynamic working. complexity is constantly increasing and requires an appropriate corporate and leadership culture based on sound technical expertise and critical openness.
Some References:
- Chief Digital Officer - SME and well known Brand
- Chief Product Officer - International Energy Provider Group
- Interim CDO - World market leader for B2B components
Leadership
We are passionate about finding the right leaders with the right professional background, sufficient relevant experience and an appropriate yet diverse set of values. We use our extensive experience to help organisations create a leadership culture that attracts and retains the right people. Finding the right balance between tradition, hierarchy, self-organisation, remote working and new work is a highly individual matter and requires a detailed analysis of the current situation and the desired image of each company.
Product Management
Whether it is the strategic new or further development of innovative products and services or the efficient organisation of ongoing agile product development, the CPO or VP Product is a key position in modern organisations. The product function provides the innovations for the long-term success of the company in a strategic roadmap.
Some References:
- Chief Product Officer - Renewables
- Interim VP Product - B2C & B2B Ecommerce
- Chief Product Officer - Social Media
- Chief Growth Officer - Technology Scale-Up
Artificial Intelligence
The speed and complexity of AI development poses significant challenges for organisations: does it make sense to use it, and if so, where and how? Now and in the future, organisations need specialists who can deal with AI issues in all areas.
Tech Innovation & Strategy
Our experience in recruiting for high profile technology and innovation roles enables us to take into account the almost hourly pace of innovation when identifying candidates and our strong partner network enables us to understand the latest issues and ensure the quality of candidates.
Digital Marketing
The complexity and differentiation of (digital) marketing is immense, with new tools, methods, KPIs and opportunities emerging in ever shorter cycles. Regulation and data protection must also be taken into account. This is where specific expertise and strategic foresight must be combined.
Some References:
- Chief Marketing Officer - Globale Digital-B2C Gruppe
- VP Marketing - Fintech
- VP B2B Marketing & Sales - Smart Mobility
- Chief Growth Officer - B2B2C-App Provider
Data & Busniess Intelligence
Data and information are at the heart of value creation for many organisations. It can be used to develop new, better products and tailor services, and dealing with the sheer volume of data and gaining real insights has become an art.
People & Culture
Modern organisational development is inconceivable without HR / People & Culture. From recruitment to employer branding, people development and strategy, the range of tasks is vast and requires experienced and far-sighted minds.
Scale & Growth
Rapid growth must remain manageable for organisations. In our experience, a mix of experienced minds combined with innovative to disruptive personalities is the key to success.
Some References:
- VP B2B Sales - International wachsendes Smart Mobility
- Chief Growth Officer - PE owned B2B-Tech ScaleUp
- CEO - D2C Ecommerce - PE owned global Ecommerce
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