Creating Pivotal Seconds That Move Organisations

We fuse a science-driven method, an entrepreneurial mindset and consultant-level guidance to spark the moments where business innovation happens.

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The world is moving ever faster, propelled by big trends that redraw markets and rewrite customer expectations. We turn those powerful currents into opportunities, uniting a science-driven method, entrepreneurial mindset and consultant-level guidance. That’s when something shifts. That’s when innovation happens. That’s what we call pivotal seconds.

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We strongly believe that innovation isn’t luck - but a disciplined craft. By grounding every process in scientific method and equipping teams with the right tools, we turn ambition into repeatable breakthroughs.

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How Postauto reinvented their business model for the 21st century

From stagecoaches to mobility-as-a-service –  How PostAuto reinvented its business model for the 21st century.

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How Postauto reinvented their business model for the 21st century

From stagecoaches to mobility-as-a-service –  How PostAuto reinvented its business model for the 21st century.

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How Postauto reinvented their business model for the 21st century

From stagecoaches to mobility-as-a-service –  How PostAuto reinvented its business model for the 21st century.

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How Postauto reinvented their business model for the 21st century

From stagecoaches to mobility-as-a-service –  How PostAuto reinvented its business model for the 21st century.

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Browse our latest insights and cases - led by research, made by practitioners.

Articles

Implementing New Circular Business Models with the Circular Navigator Methodology

The focus of many companies is currently on sustainability, however a big gap still exists between the actions taken and the current state of the planet.

Business Modeling
Venture Building
Sustainability
Articles

COVID-19: The digital transformation catalyst of banking business models

The banking industry faces change, probably in a never known pace and relevance than before. Although COVID-19 had a positive impact on some banks due to a high increase in asset trading volumes and associated commissions, it also acts as a transformation catalyst. COVID-19 is assumed to substantially change the consumer behavior towards a cashless society. The trend towards a hybrid banking customer is continuing.

Business Modeling
Venture Building
Articles

Introduction to the circular economy

The environmental issues humanity is experiencing on the planet nowadays are unprecedented and require new innovative solutions from businesses, which have mostly been operating in a linear manner.

Business Modeling
Venture Building
Articles

4 Inspiring Ideas to Overcome Challenges when Testing Innovative Business Models

Following our recent article about the most common challenges faced by companies when testing innovative business models, we decided to highlight 4 inspiring initiatives that seem to be effective practices to overcome these challenges.

Business Modeling
Venture Building
Articles

What we have learned about testing business models

A superior business model is the base of sustainable business success. Studies show that 90% of business ideas change several times before achieving commercial success and over two new products/solutions out of three fail to meet customer expectations.

Strategy
Business Modeling
Venture Building
Articles

7 Steps to Prepare Your Business Model for Post-COVID-19

Uncertainty and risk will remain high. How can we deal with these difficulties? COVID-19 has influenced many industries and companies. Together with our customers, we discussed an approach to tackle this uncertainty.

Strategy
Business Modeling
Approaches-Frameworks

The 5 steps for implementing digital business models

The increasing popularity of creativity methods such as Design Thinking and the St. Gallen Business Model Navigator have led to a state where companies are now well equipped to generate many innovative ideas. The better the first step of business model innovation is mastered, the clearer it becomes that the true challenges for companies lie in the following phases: translating ideas into validated business model concepts and turn them into profitable businesses.

Strategy
Business Modeling
Cases

Business Model Innovation from the CES 2020

The CES Las Vegas is the first global show of the year for companies thriving on the business of consumer technologies. As passionate innovators, we looked at the innovations presented at this year’s show and analyzed them from our business model innovation point of view.

Strategy
Business Modeling
Cases

Business Models – Definition and Reason

When you read about anticipated changes due to IoT, Industrial IoT, or Industry 4.0, you inevitably come across the term business model. Usually, it is the conclusion based on the changes anticipated by the IoT: You have to innovate or change your business model. But more often than not, that’s all you get and you’re left to figure out how to do that on your own.

Strategy
Business Modeling
Tools

Backup Solutions for Your CMS

Best practices for backing up your content management system to prevent data loss.

Agriculture & Food
Chemicals 
& Materials
Consumer Goods
Energy
Digitalisation
Tools

Improving User Experience in Your CMS

Tips for enhancing user experience within your content management system to keep visitors engaged.

Consumer Goods
Events

Mobile Optimization for Your CMS

Strategies for ensuring your content management system is optimized for mobile users.

Culture
Approaches-Frameworks

Developing a Content Strategy for Your CMS

How to create a content strategy that maximizes the potential of your content management system.

Culture
Events

Choosing the Right CMS for Your Business

Factors to consider when selecting a content management system that aligns with your business needs and goals.

Consulting
Consumer Goods
Energy
Information Technology
Finance
Articles

Customizing Your CMS: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to customize your content management system to better fit your brand and improve user engagement.

Chemicals 
& Materials
Tools

Optimizing Your CMS for Better Performance

Tips and tricks to enhance the performance of your content management system, ensuring faster load times and better user experience.

Chemicals 
& Materials
Approaches-Frameworks

Top 5 Content Management Systems of 2023

An overview of the best content management systems available in 2023, highlighting their features, pros, and cons.

Consulting
Consumer Goods
Culture
Tools

Understanding Content Management Systems

A comprehensive guide to the basics of content management systems, their importance, and how they can streamline your digital content management.

Business Modeling
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Georg von der Ropp

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Timo Nührich

Position

Richard Stechow

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Prof. Dr. Christoph Wecht

Managing Partner

Georg von der Ropp

Managing Partner / CEO

Timo Nührich

Managing Director