Innovation and digital transformation in europe and worldwide, consultant and interim manager

Innovation and Digital Transformation

Driving innovation and digital transformation for business success



In today’s fast-moving business environment, adopting digital innovation is crucial for staying competitive. Yet, many companies encounter significant hurdles, including integrating cutting-edge technologies, managing cultural shifts, and aligning new digital strategies with existing business objectives. Failure to effectively navigate these challenges can leave organizations trailing behind their competitors.

In response to these challenges, I offer expert guidance in agile digital transformation and innovation, ensuring a long-term competitive edge.

 

With a strong background in human-centered design and agile culture, I lead businesses through strategic changes that not only introduce new technologies but also reshape organizational mindsets to embrace these advancements fully.

 

This comprehensive approach helps seamlessly integrate innovation into your business operations, enhancing growth and securing your market position well into the future. 


 Reference Examples



Digital transformation:

Driving sustainability through digital transformation.

Situation
Situation:

As part of the “Farmer Connect” initiative, Nestlé aimed to create shared value across the entire value chain, from farmer to consumer, by leveraging digital technologies. 

 


Action
Action:

Led the identification and deployment of digital solutions, including blockchain for traceability and mobile platforms for farmer engagement. Developed and implemented training programs to ensure effective adoption of these technologies by farmers, enhancing their ability to connect with the broader supply chain.

 


Result
Result:

Improved business efficiency and traceability across the supply chain, strengthened relationships with farmers, and contributed to long-term sustainability and shared value creation. 

 



Innovation methodologies and entrepreneurial growth:

Cultivating a global innovation culture.

Situation:

There was a critical need to cultivate a global entrepreneurial mindset and scale innovation competencies across the organization. 


Action:

Established an Innovation Academy and developed a global innovation consulting pool. Upskilled over 7,000 employees, engaged 80,000 users in a corporate incubator program, and provided Innovation as a Service through trained 150+ in-house consultants. 


Result:

Successfully created a thriving culture of innovation, significantly enhancing the company’s innovation output and talent attraction, positioning the organization as a leader in global innovation.



Human-centered design:

Enhancing visitor experience through human-centered design.

Situation:

Nestlé Cailler aimed to redesign the digital and physical ticketing experience for Maison Cailler’s visitors center in Switzerland to ensure a seamless and personalized journey. 


Action:

Applied a human-centered design approach by conducting in-depth user research, developing visitor personas, and leading agile design sprints to prototype and test new ticketing solutions. Collaborated closely with digital and physical design teams to create a fully integrated visitor experience. 


Result:

Successfully launched a new ticketing system that significantly improved user satisfaction, reduced wait times, and provided a more personalized experience, resulting in increased visitor numbers and repeat visits. 



Voices of trust

Dan Bieler

Principal Analyst at Forrester Research

 

I have worked with Joern for many years regarding innovation transformation. During this time I got to know Joern as a passionate believer in the opportunities that a fresh approach to innovation offers for business in the form of value, impact, and outcomes. What makes Joern stick out is his genuine belief that true innovation transformation must be a holistic undertaking. Joern brings strong capabilities to tackle the cultural and human aspects of innovation, in addition to the aspects of technology, ecosystems, operational changes, and strategy, to enable valuable business outcomes. Working with Joern is a true pleasure and I value his insights and long experience in the space of innovation.



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As a Swiss business consultant, interim manager and business coach, I support you in Geneva, Bern, Zurich, Basel, Switzerland, Germany, Europe and worldwide.


Joern Bruecker

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1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
Switzerland

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