Transform Strategy Into Measurable Results
Former C-Suite executive delivering €20B+ in transformation programmes with zero regulatory findings. When growth stalls, margins compress, or boards demand answers—we deliver outcomes in 90 days, not quarters.
Two Ways to Start
Hands-on consulting and certified project management that cuts overruns and boosts ROI within 90 days.
45-Min Discovery Call
For urgent situations and board-level decisions. Direct conversation about your challenge, timeline, and investment.
Best for: PE partners, C-suite executives, crisis situations
3-Min Project Readiness Quiz
For exploratory conversations and multi-stakeholder decisions. Get instant readiness score + custom recommendations.
Best for: Project managers, operations teams, preliminary research
Proof, not promises.
Clients served
Projects
cost-saving
time-to-impact
AI ROI
When Executives Call Us
Global banks, PE portfolio companies, and scale-ups engage Strategy-Lab when traditional consulting fails to deliver—or when board-level decisions demand speed, precision, and proven execution.
Strategic Imperatives
AI Strategy & GenAI Governance
Board mandates for AI integration. Need frameworks for use case prioritization, governance structures, and regulatory-compliant implementation. Want proven ROI, not experimentation.
Digital Transformation at Risk
€50M+ programmes delivering PowerPoints instead of business outcomes. Need to cut decision latency from months to weeks while maintaining stakeholder alignment.
Market Entry & Carve-Outs
Cross-border expansion or portfolio restructuring requiring surgical coordination across 12+ countries. Can’t afford 18-month timelines.
Execution Crises
Regulatory Deadlines Looming
DORA, CRR III, CSRD compliance with 6-month clocks ticking. Board facing potential fines. “Green dashboards” hiding red realities.
Projects Bleeding Cash
€2M+ budget overruns, scope creep uncontained, vendor disputes escalating. Three consultancies have failed. Need rescue, not reports.
PE Value Creation Stalled
Portfolio companies underperforming post-acquisition. Integration failing, EBITDA targets missed, exit timeline at risk. Need operational rigor, fast.
75%
of projects miss at least one of the big three – Scope, Schedule, Budget. Every day of delay can bleed thousands.
Diagnostic
We conduct a health check to identify scope, schedule and budget risks immediately.
Road-map
We build a 90-day critical path and agile backlog that keeps your team on track.
Co-Delivery
We work side-by-side with your team through weekly sprints to ship real results.
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Kick-off Sprint
Road-map
Exec Sprints
Retrospective
Stakeholder interviews & risk heat-map
Gantt + Agile backlog + resource plan
Weekly stand-up & KPI pulse
ROI score-card & next-step options
Alignment workshop (90 min), RAID log, success metrics baseline.
90-day critical path, story-point estimates & cost/scope trade-offs
Burndown chart, sprint demo & variance report
Before/After cost graph, lessons-learned deck & roadmap v2
Executive sign-off within 5 business days
Green-readiness score ≥ 80 %
target: < 10 % schedule slip; NPS of squad ≥ 8
>25% cost-savings; exec go/pivot/scale decision
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Kick-off Sprint
Stakeholder interviews & risk heat-map → Alignment workshop (90 min), RAID log, success metrics baseline.
(Executive sign-off within 5 business days)
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Road-map
Gantt + Agile backlog + resource plan → 90-day critical path, story-point estimates & cost/scope trade-offs.
(Green-readiness score ≥ 80 %)
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Execution Sprints
Weekly stand-up & KPI pulse → Burndown chart, sprint demo & variance report
(target: < 10 % schedule slip; NPS of squad ≥ 8)
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Results Review
ROI score-card & next-step options → Before/After cost graph, lessons-learned deck & roadmap v2
(25 %+ cost-saving locked; exec “go/pivot/scale” decision)
Results in the Real World
Choose the engagement that fits you best
Every option below starts with a 100 % free, 3‑minute Project Readiness Quiz. Your answers unlock a private Discovery Call where we walk through scope, timelines & pricing—no commitment required.
Fastest
Quick-Start Diagnostic
When the root cause is unclear
- 6–8 Stakeholder-Interviews
- Risk- & ROI-Heat-Map
- 90-min Executive Read-out
Clarity in 1 week; action plan ready by Friday
Pricing shared on Discovery Call • No lock in
Most Popular
Project-Rescue Sprint
When a live project is drifting
- Sprint backlog & burn‑down plan
- 4 weeks co‑delivery (on‑site / remote)
- Weekly KPI pulseboard
Back on track in 30 days.
Pay‑for‑progress model • Pause anytime
Continuous
PMO‑as‑a‑Service
When multiple initiatives need steering
- 1–2 days/wk embedded leadership
- Hybrid Agile/Waterfall toolkit
- Monthly benefits scorecard
Sustain control & ROI over 90 days.
Monthly retainer • 30‑day exit • Pricing on call
Zero‑Risk Guarantee
- Milestone Billing — pay only when measurable progress is delivered.
- 30-Day Exit — cancel the engagement anytime, no questions asked.
- 10-Day Results Promise — actionable project plan within 10 business days or your diagnostic fee is refunded.
This guarantee applies to every package and starts with the free 3-minute Project Readiness Quiz
Meet Dr. Michael Thiemann
Structure follows Strategy
Former C-Suite banking executive (CIO, Deputy Managing Director) with €20B+ portfolio accountability across 12 countries. Led resolution planning for systemically important banks, restructured €50B in bonds, and delivered zero regulatory findings across multiple SIFI audits.
17 years solving problems at the intersection of strategy, regulation, and execution. Since 2021, pioneering AI automation solutions with documented ROI for e-commerce, recruiting, and enterprise clients.
€120M EBITDA Swing
10-month bank turnaround
100% Rescue Rate
€7.2M avg. cash leakage plugged
200% AI ROI
E-commerce lead bot (6 months)
Zero Findings
Multiple SIFI audits
- PhD Economics · ex‑CIO & Program Director
- Led €50 bn funding & 50+ global transformations
- Fluent in German & English · Conversational French
- Advisor—Harvard Business Review Council
- Author & columnist in Forbes, Börsen‑Zeitung & more
- Publishes the LinkedIn newsletter Entrepreneurial Edge Insights
Free & obligation-free
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the typical investment?
Engagements range from €14k (10-day diagnostic) to €100k+ (90-day transformation sprint). Investment is structured around measurable outcomes—not hours.
Typical ROI: 3-8x within first year (€120M EBITDA swing on €500k programme investment)
We’ll discuss specific numbers after we understand your challenge during a 45-minute Discovery Call.
Do you work on-site or remote?
Hybrid by design. Critical workshops happen on-site for maximum impact; delivery sprints run remote for speed and efficiency.
Typical cadence: 2–4 days in-person per month, plus daily online stand-ups in CET/EST overlap. Travel is pre-approved and billed at cost.
Who is this for?
Ideal clients:
PE Operating Partners steering €100M+ portfolio transformations
Bank C-Suite facing regulatory deadlines (EU AI Act, DORA, CRR III, MiFID)
Scale-up CEOs preparing for exits or funding rounds
Not a fit for:
Companies seeking lowest-cost project coordination
Organizations without executive sponsorship
Slow-moving committees unable to make 5-day decisions