In this episode of the ORGA Consult Podcast, Christian Rieckmann and I explore one of the most underrated questions in business leadership: when does external organizational consulting actually create value – and when doesn’t it?
We discuss how the needs of organizations differ fundamentally depending on their stage: the early-stage startup trying to establish structure without killing agility, the scale-up navigating the chaos of rapid growth, and the PE-backed company under pressure to professionalize fast. The conversation covers what management should realistically expect from organizational consulting engagements, what the most common misconceptions are, and how to know whether your organization is actually ready to benefit from outside expertise.
This episode is in German.
About Christian Rieckmann: Christian Rieckmann is a seasoned organizational consultant, coach, and management trainer with over 30 years of experience. His expertise spans leadership, team dynamics, and organizational development. His career includes roles at Rubbermaid and Daimler AG, focusing on organizational change and learning processes. Since 1994, he has been self-employed, integrating coaching, facilitation, and consulting techniques. Rieckmann is also a lecturer at the University of Kassel and the German Psychologists Academy, specializing in organizational theory and complexity management. For more details, visit his website.
Link to my first podcast with Christian about Hybrid Work
