Insights

How Bable Is Reinventing How Smart Cities Develop New Solutions

BABLE Smart Cities wanted to grow faster. Its work was still tied to project fees. In a three-step program we mapped the current model, generated platform ideas with the team and set priorities for new services. BABLE now has a clear platform roadmap and uses AI to deliver knowledge at scale.

How Hansgrohe Sparked a Method-Based Innovation Culture

Hansgrohe wanted employees who can spot digital trends and act on them. In a short boot-camp program we mixed theory, hands-on tools and peer work. Participants left with clear methods and the courage to push new ideas.

How Andritz Aligned Four Divisions on One Digital Roadmap

Andritz ran many digital projects but lacked a single vision. In six months we helped map the current state, align four divisions and create a group-wide roadmap. A steering committee now guides delivery and every initiative follows clear priorities.

Introducing the Circular Economy Navigator – Your systematic approach to make Circular Economy work

The Circular Economy Navigator book is a practical guideline that takes organizations from their first insights to a truly circular transformation. Our Managing Consultant Richard Stechow co-developed the methodology and we offer the 8-step approach and the Pattern Cards through consulting, training, and sprints.

How Voestalpine set up a new Business Incubator in two Months

Voestalpine wanted a repeatable way to turn steel know-how into new revenue. In a two-month project we trained the incubator team in Business Model Innovation tools and applied them to two live ideas. The process is now the standard path for every major innovation project inside the steel division.

How ZF Brandenburg Plotted Life After Combustion Gearboxes

ZF’s Brandenburg plant makes manual and dual-clutch gearboxes, about 120 000 units a year. As demand shifts to electric drives the work will dry up. In twelve months we ran the Business Transformation Navigator with staff and external experts. Together we shaped three new business models and built full investment cases, giving the site a clear future path and protecting jobs.

How Schaidt Turned Insolvency Into an E-mobility Comeback

When its last audio-electronics contracts vanished, Schaidt Innovations filed for insolvency. Instead of closing the plant, we ran a fast business-model innovation sprint that created a new plan to build electric-vehicle charging stations. The strategy convinced Webasto to acquire the site and keep 170 jobs.

How a Refractory Leader Tripled its Recycling Rate

A global supplier of refractory products wanted to scale battery recycling and make circularity pay. In one year we used the Circular Economy Navigator to pick the right business model, test it with customers and build a roadmap. The work led to a joint venture that tripled the company’s recycling rate and cut waste costs.

How Roche Builds Innovation Capabilities Across its Global Workforce

Roche wanted its people to spot and shape new business opportunities. We designed a four-part learning journey that teaches business-model thinking, design and testing. The program has already trained hundreds of employees and helped internal teams push new venture ideas forward.