BRIDGING THE GAP

BRIDGING THE GAP

Agile HR Transformation

In a fast-paced, changing global climate, all companies are subject to change. Transforming an organisation is always challenging regardless of the amount of pre-planning and consultant support. New ways of working and changes in leadership can cause many businesses to stall during the transition process when trying to retrofit change projects into existing structures and processes such as yearly performance appraisals, target setting and top down feedback.

Having managed a range of transformation projects in the past, I can support you to adapt your key processes, preferably as an interim part of your HR team. This will allow me to be onsite to provide hands-on support and guidance through the design and rollout process, mitigating challenges that might arise and championing the overall project in your company.

My offer:
  • HR Transformation project consultation / agile project management
  • Strategy cascading / OKR
  • Talent Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Performance Management

Interim Management

Is your company restructuring, expanding internationally or do you need to interim support while you look for a replacement in your leadership team? With 20 years of experience in human resources, change management, strategy and people development, I offer expert support to organisations both locally and internationally.

Past projects include:
  • Supporting the transfer of production, R&D and supply chain from the Scandinavian headquarters to Eastern Europe (Consumer Electronics, 2.500 employees, 16 months expatriate assignment, Denmark-Chez Republic)
  • Setting up a global Centre of Excellence for Talent Management and Leadership Development, restructuring, re- and upskilling employees with a focus on agile methods (Data Analytics, 9.000 employees, Germany)
  • Head of HR during a post-merger integration (Internet/Telecommunications, 1.400 employees, local role, Germany)
  • Establishment of the programme management and project office for the implementation of a global HR strategy (Automotive, 23.000 employees, global CoE, Germany)

Transition Coaching

Whether hiring new candidates or making structural team changes to the business, managing the overall transition of employees is pivotal to the success of a company. As a transition coach, I support leaders in getting from A to B by developing the right mindset and behaviours to help further your organisation. Individuals regain clarity, focus and improve effectiveness. Typical situations include: Onboarding, promotion, intercultural assignments, post-merger integration and outplacement.

Method

My method to supporting clients through transition is to offer a holistic approach tailored to their needs. I draw from a range of tools and concepts such as integral systemic approaches, value based personality development, MBSR, personal and organizational resilience, change of perspective, reflection and activation. Having had many years of coaching experience, I’m able to adapt to your personality and specific challenges in order to provide the best outcome.

Agile HR Transformation

In a fast-paced, changing global climate, all companies are subject to change. Transforming an organisation is always challenging regardless of the amount of pre-planning and consultant support. New ways of working and changes in leadership can cause many businesses to stall during the transition process when trying to retrofit change projects into existing structures and processes such as yearly performance appraisals, target setting and top down feedback.

Having managed a range of transformation projects in the past, I can support you to adapt your key processes, preferably as an interim part of your HR team. This will allow me to be onsite to provide hands-on support and guidance through the design and rollout process, mitigating challenges that might arise and championing the overall project in your company.

As an HR Transformation consultant I offer:

  • HR Transformation project consultation / agile project management
  • Strategy cascading / OKR
  • Talent Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Performance Management
Interim Management

Is your company restructuring, expanding internationally or do you need to interim support while you look for a replacement in your leadership team? With 20 years of experience in human resources, change management, strategy and people development, I offer expert support to organisations both locally and internationally.

Past projects include:

  • Supporting the transfer of production, R&D and supply chain from the Scandinavian headquarters to Eastern Europe (Consumer Electronics, 2.500 employees, 16 months expatriate assignment, Denmark-Chez Republic)
  • Setting up a global Centre of Excellence for Talent Management and Leadership Development, restructuring, re- and upskilling employees with a focus on agile methods (Data Analytics, 9.000 employees, Germany)
  • Head of HR during a post-merger integration (Internet/Telecommunications, 1.400 employees, local role, Germany)
  • Establishment of the programme management and project office for the implementation of a global HR strategy (Automotive, 23.000 employees, global CoE, Germany)
Transition Coaching

Whether hiring new candidates or making structural team changes to the business, managing the overall transition of employees is pivotal to the success of a company. As a transition coach, I support leaders in getting from A to B by developing the right mindset and behaviours to help further your organisation. Individuals regain clarity, focus and improve effectiveness. Typical situations include: Onboarding, promotion, intercultural assignments, post-merger integration and outplacement.

Method:

My method to supporting clients through transition is to offer a holistic approach tailored to their needs. I draw from a range of tools and concepts such as integral systemic approaches, value based personality development, MBSR, personal and organizational resilience, change of perspective, reflection and activation. Having had many years of coaching experience, I’m able to adapt to your personality and specific challenges in order to provide the best outcome.

About me

My life has always been full of changes. I am typically hired to move organizations whether it be to integrate or diverge, scale up or down, or facilitate another transition. This is what “arcum” (meaning “bow” in Latin) stands for – bridging the gap to help you get from where you are to where you want to be.

I always work in close collaboration with management and employees alike and offer a combination of external perspective to support developing strategic vision as well as hands-on implementation.

Expertise

My clients value my breadth of knowledge and industry expertise:

  • 20 years of international experience in local, regional and global roles
  • 15 years of leadership experience – ranging from Head of HR in an international production site to Global Vice President in HQ.
  • Extensive project management experience with a wide range of tools and methods from classical to agile
  • Interdisciplinary education in occupational psychology, management studies and „Future Design“, enriched by qualifications as a business coach & trainer
Location

I’ve been fortunate enough to be exposed to several countries and cultures throughout my career. With a diverse international background, I’m able to adapt to new environments quickly in order to affect change:

  • I’m originally from the Koblenz area, close to the beautiful valleys of Rhine and Mosel. I currently live in northern Bavaria.
  • I spent 10 years abroad throughout Europe (England, Denmark, Czech Republic).
  • My experience spans 15 years in global roles with assignments in the USA, China, Singapore and India.
Industry Experience
  • Automotive
  • Energy
  • (Consumer) Electronics
  • Internet/Telecommunication
  • Consulting

References

CHRISTIAN IVERSEN
Executive VP People, Culture & Strategy; Bang & Olufsen, Denmark
“Kristina burns for talent and organizational development. Her programs are a great example for co-creation, high relevance and immediate results with limited resources. She really helps people to help themselves, with high impact both for the individual and the organization.”
Coachee
Managing Director Automotive Supplier, Germany
„Kristina bringt mit wenigen Fragen komplexe Sachverhalte auf den Punkt. Sie gibt sich nicht mit der Oberfläche zufrieden, sondern hilft, tieferliegende Ursachen für Konflikte oder Unbehagen zu erkennen, bzw. im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes aufzuspüren. Das kurze Impulscoaching war wirklich gut investierte Zeit.“
JUTTA SUCHANEK
CHRO; GfK, Germany
„Kristina schafft es sehr schnell tragfähige Beziehungen zu wichtigen Stakeholdern aufzubauen und damit ein tiefes Verständnis bei den jeweiligen Zielgruppen zu erreichen. Ihr Wissen setzt sie jederzeit sehr flexibel und ergebnisorientiert um, und gibt es wirksam an ihr Team weiter. Das hat uns absolut weitergebracht. Mit ihr zu arbeiten macht einfach Spaß!“
FOLKERT BOLGER
at the time Vice President Operations, Bang & Olufsen, Denmark
“In a 16 months expatriate assignment, Kristina supported the complex transfer of production, support functions and R&D from headquarter to Eastern Europe. She was instrumental in enabling the local organization – coaching management, upskilling the team, and ramping up the site. Her impact was almost immediate and lasted long beyond she was gone. I would send her again any time.”
Coachee
Director of Business Development and Innovation; Contract Manufacturer, Italy
“Kristina was my coach very early in my professional career. She helped me to take a step back from my daily work and define the best path for me to develop, personally and professionally, and create the career I really wanted. She pushed me when needed and supported all the time. She focused on raising the bar and guided me to reach higher. I would very much recommend Kristina as a coach, both for junior and senior professionals.”

Get in touch:

Kristina Knopp

info@arcum.org

+49 159 0300 5765

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