Implementation Philosophy

From good intentions to measurable results.

On Giants of Insight, execution dwarfs, and the Right Philosophy for Effective Implementation

Thorough analysis, a well-developed concept, the determination to implement it, and then just doing it. That’s how implementation works in most companies. But is that really enough? The average goal achievement rate of just 62% provides a sobering answer for many companies.

Our philosophy is:

  • to structure and design the implementation of a transformation, a strategy, or a project using a systematic methodology,
  • to drive implementation forward with a systemic understanding,
  • to focus on the leadership system due to its critical importance for successful implementation.

Our holistic approach to implementation management

"That’s exactly what sets SMP apart for me: I get a lot of concepts that end up gathering dust from many consulting firms. SMP stands by what it puts in writing and is effective in its implementation. A strong, constructive team effort."

Board of Directors, Healthcare Services

Methodology with Added Value

A methodical approach is key to successfully structuring and designing implementation projects. It is crucial to balance efficiency, effectiveness, and confidence in decision-making. Our methodology not only meets these criteria but is also transparent and easy to understand for everyone involved.

What sets our method apart from others:

Based on over 300 implementation projects.

Our approach is based on (both positive and negative) experience and our commitment to gathering knowledge from studies and the literature, enriching it with our expertise, and sharing this knowledge in leading publications.

A methodologically grounded, hands-on approach.

For us, being highly suitable for small and medium-sized businesses is the ultimate measure of success. This applies to our methodology as well. It goes without saying that we develop our concepts with a strong focus on practical implementation.

Measurably successful. Decidedly better.

It is in our data-driven DNA to measure and manage quantifiable effectiveness.

Our systemic understanding

We believe that change cannot be successfully brought about through appeals or directives alone. That is why we are committed to taking a different approach:

  • We create structures that foster and enable change
  • We focus on cooperation and collective, goal-oriented action
  • We view communication as an ongoing task and create the conditions necessary for it
  • We empower those involved, thereby enhancing their capacity for sustainable change

What sets our method apart from others:

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Focus on Leadership

The leadership system—comprising top management, middle management, the leadership structure, and the interaction among leaders—is of paramount importance to the success of implementation.

Implementation management requires the ongoing attention of top management to ensure that employees identify with the intended objectives as part of the change management process.

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    Marc-René Faerber

    Marc-René Faerber Managing Partner Diploma in Industrial Engineering, EMCCC (Insead)

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    Monika Dussen

    Monika Dussen Partner Diploma in Industrial Engineering

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    Oliver Krumm

    Oliver Krumm Principal M. Sc.

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    Benjamin Niethammer

    Benjamin Niethammer Principal Diploma in Business Administration and Industrial Engineering

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    Dr. Hans-Joachim Grabow

    Dr. Hans-Joachim Grabow Senior Advisor Diploma in Business Studies, MSc, EMCCC (Insead)

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