SERVICE
Innovation consulting for SMEs, keynotes, and Japanese-inspired leadership
METHODS - PERSPECTIVES - INSIGHTS
More precision and pace in strategy and innovation work. More force through approaches built on your strengths – that is what you get here.
While many consultancies work from a standard kit, I bring something else: 25 years of international practice, lived Japan experience, and methods that hold because they rest on stance, relationships and commitment.
The 360° Innonauten-Scan is my navigation instrument, which sharpens the focus on the essentials from the very beginning.
01 CONSULTING & MENTORING
Designing new things, shaping change, achieving results – with Japanese spirit
You want to move something new – an idea, a strategy, a change. Alone or with a team. And it stalls: clarity, focus, courage or the right method is missing.
I do not start from a shelf method. We first understand your situation, your strengths, your team and your context. Then we build the approach that fits.
With Japanese-inspired methods, the Japanese Innovation Map and the 360° Innonauten-Scan I work with you from a sharp problem definition through to implementation. Values, empathy and a demand for quality make the Japanese difference – not “faster and louder”.
WHAT YOU GAIN:
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Clarity
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Methods that fit
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Efficacy instead of activity
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A steadier hand with uncertainty and resistance.
I work on-site in the Lübeck area and remote.
Hourly work from €160, or a defined package.
02 KEYNOTE SPEECH
What are the keys to more effective leadership, fair change, and a tangible spirit of innovation?
What actually makes leadership, fair change and innovation work – if it is not the next framework?
What if the lever sits in Japanese business principles, joined with Western tools you already know?
I bring that onto the stage: lived years in and with Japan, technology and organisation, a course instead of pressure. Concrete enough to use the next morning.
Motto: You do not move something new by pushing harder. You move it with the right course.
IMPRESSIONS:
...my keynote speech"Sayonara Innovation Frustration! What German companies can learn from Japan"
Other topics, e.g.:
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Rethinking innovation – what we can learn from Japan
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How bottom-up approaches, relationship building, and value orientation transform leadership
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Rapid innovation & secure AI: Success stories
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1+1=more than 2: Power up management with a mix of Japanese-Western skills
Already on stage at:
HTWK Leipzig
E-world 2026
Startup Port
Basler AG
T-Systems
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is your innovation and strategy consulting suitable for?
My innovation and strategy consulting is aimed at executives and managers in medium-sized businesses who want to drive change and are seeking greater clarity and focus. Typical situations involve projects stalling, priorities being unclear, or change triggering uncertainty. I work with people who don't want a one-size-fits-all solution, but rather a sustainable course of action tailored to their specific organization.
What distinguishes your innovation consulting from traditional consulting approaches?
I don't work with pre-packaged methods or quick fixes. My consulting combines Japanese-inspired management approaches with modern innovation and strategy development. The focus is on clarity, focus, and self-efficacy rather than mere activism. This leads to solutions that are truly understood, supported, and implemented within the company.
How exactly does collaboration in innovation consulting work?
Our collaboration begins with a thorough understanding of your situation, goals, and circumstances. Building on this, we define a clear focus and appropriate next steps. This collaboration can be on an ad-hoc or ongoing basis, either on-site in Hamburg/Lübeck or remotely. I utilize the 360° Innonauten Scan to provide a comprehensive overview and orientation.
What is the 360° Innonaut scan and when is it useful?
The 360° Innonauten Scan is my specialized, holistic orientation tool for innovation and strategy projects. It helps to structure complex situations and make key influencing factors and levers visible. It is particularly useful when there is uncertainty about one's own effectiveness, decisions are stalled, or many perspectives need to be considered.
Do you also offer keynote speeches or motivational presentations on innovation management?
Yes. I give keynote speeches and presentations on innovation management, leadership, and change from a Japanese perspective. My presentations combine personal experience in Japan with business know-how and current transformation topics. I tailor the content and focus to the specific occasion and target audience.
