The “LEADERS IN CONSULTING” show is dedicated to helping Partners and Managing Directors of Consultancies grow their business faster. If you want to learn best practices from other Leaders in Consulting, this show is for you. Each episode features an interview with a consultancy Partner, Managing Director or Thought Leader, discussing topics like: 1. How to set up a winning strategy for your consultancy 2. How to upsell and cross-sell more 3. How to win big whale leads and convert those to c ...
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Launched in 2018, Gestalten has grown to become the authority podcast on automotive design. Special guests include industry leaders from the world’s largest manufacturers and mobility design pioneers who are pushing boundaries to shape the future of transportation. Listen to live reviews from the show floors of the world’s biggest auto shows, and learn about the design philosophies and career paths of the industry’s top designers and engineers.
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Welcome to "The Mini-Grid Business," hosted by Nico Peterschmidt, CEO of the consultancy company INENSUS. With nearly two decades of experience working with over 100 mini-grid companies across Africa and Asia, INENSUS created a podcast, which becomes your gateway to the world of rural electrification through mini-grids. In each episode, Nico and his guests – seasoned experts who have navigated the complexities of the mini-grid sector – offer candid insights based on real-life experiences. Wh ...
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The Product Experience features conversations with the product people of the world, focusing on real insights of how to improve your product practice. Part of the Mind the Product network, hosts Lily Smith (ProductTank organiser and Product Consultant) & Randy Silver (Head of Product and product management trainer) “go deep” with the best speakers from ProductTank meetups all over the globe, Mind the Product conferences, and the wider product community.
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What companies gets wrong about product discovery - Frances Ibe (SVP of Product, Tide)
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Listen to our conversation with Frances Ibe, the SVP of Product at Tide. Frances shares invaluable insights on her journey from developer to product leadership and how to avoid common pitfalls during the discovery process. Featured Links: Follow Frances on LinkedIn | Tide | 'Six things we learned at the Pendomonium and #mtpcon roadshow - London 202…
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Ep. 92 - Authentic Connections: How H&Z is Winning Clients with Community-Building - with Constanze von Lentzke & Sven Steinert
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Community building has been in H&Z's DNA since day one—so, how are they using this innovative strategy to create authentic human connections and win clients? In today's episode, you'll discover how building authentic human connections can revolutionise your client acquisition strategy. Join Sammy as he sits down with Sven Steinert, CEO of SUSTAINX …
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Building a thriving product community - Thomas Leitermann (Senior Growth Product Manager, Personio)
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Unlock the secrets to building a powerful product community with Thomas Leiterman, co-organizer for Product Tank in Amsterdam and Senior Growth Product Manager at Personio. Thomas takes us on a journey through his own experiences, starting a community from scratch inspired by Mind the Product Engage in Hamburg, and later merging into Amsterdam's vi…
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Rural Industrialization with mini-grids
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Send us a Text Message. In this flagship episode, we uncover the transformative power of Rural Industrialization through mini-grids with insights from industry leaders Peter Nyeko of Mandulis Energy (Uganda), Camille André-Bataille of Anka (Madagascar), and Oluwatobi Soyombo of Havenhill Synergy Limited (Nigeria). The host Nico Peterschmidt of INEN…
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S02 EP01: California Dreaming: The Creative Surge in Car Design
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Exploring the Evolution and Influence of Californian Car Design with Chris Chapman In this episode, Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus, sits down with Chris Chapman, a seasoned automotive designer with over three decades of experience working with BMW and Hyundai and now being active as the Adjunct Professor at ArtCenter College of Design. Broad…
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How to estimate responsibly in product - Neil Vass (Engineering Manager, The Co-op, BBC)
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Listen to our conversation with Neil Vass, Engineering Manager at Co-op. We unravel the intricacies of making estimations in product and discuss the fine balance between setting attainable goals and avoiding undue stress on your team. In our discussion, we address the common pitfalls in estimation, from the pressure to deliver overly optimistic fig…
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Ep. 91 - EY's Response to AI: Why They Plan to 2x Their Managed Services Revenue This Year - with Matthias Bandemer
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EY Germany's managed services unit currently accounts for 15% of their consulting revenue, but they have big plans to double that by the end of the year. In this episode, EY Germany Partner & Consulting Managed Services Leader Matthias Bandemer shares why they're rethinking their business model to focus more on managed services. He also digs into t…
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Product pitfalls: how to avoid them - David Pereira (CEO, CPO, omoqo GmbH)
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What are the common pitfalls that product teams face? Join us this week on the podcast for a discussion with David Pereira, CEO and CPO of omoqo GmbH, as he shares his unique insights into building an effective product strategy and avoiding common traps that product-led organisations face. Featured Links: Follow David on LinkedIn | David's website …
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Ep. 90 - How to Boost Efficiency With Custom-Built Software and Turn It Into a Money-Making Product - with Tim Redgate
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How can your consultancy create and leverage proprietary software? Tim Redgate, Strategy Director & UK Head at Axioned, shares his knowledge. This episode delves deep into the transformative journey of building and leveraging technology within a consulting firm. Tim shares his firsthand experience with developing, funding, and marketing custom soft…
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The illusion of quick fixes in organisational change - Steve Hearsum (Consultant, Author)
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Can organisational change truly rely on quick fixes, or are we missing the bigger picture? Join our engaging discussion with Steve Hearsum, Author of "No Silver Bullet: Bursting the Bubble of the Organizational Quick Fix." Steve shares his journey into the field and reveals the flawed belief in miracle solutions for complex challenges. We tackle th…
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Podcasters - "The Mini-Grid Business" meets "The Energy Talk" - PART 2
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Send us a Text Message. This is part 2 of the meeting between Olu from "The Energy Talk" and Nico from "The Mini-Grid Business". In this session, we delve into the complexities, breakthroughs and innovations within the mini-grid industry based on Olu’s extensive knowledge of the electrification landscape across Africa. Below are some links to "The …
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Podcasters - "The Mini-Grid Business" meets "The Energy Talk" - PART 1
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Send us a Text Message. As a podcaster, you meet people and gain a good overview of what the sector is all about. Therefore, it is sometimes enlightening to talk to fellow podcasters and get their view on the sector. That is exactly what Olubunmi Olajide from the podcast "The Energy Talk" and Nico Peterschmidt from "The Mini-Grid Business" did duri…
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The evolution of product management - Graeme Stuart (Head of Product, Aflac)
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Is the traditional view of product management losing its relevance in today's global landscape? Join us as we chat with Graeme Stuart, Head of Product at Aflac Northern Ireland and Co-founder of ProductTank Belfast, about his rich, two-decade-long journey through the evolving world of product management. Featured Links: Follow Graeme on LinkedIn | …
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Ep. 89 - AI at Zühlke: How to Develop Your AI Competencies With Internal Experimentation - with Melanie Marchant
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Eager to use AI in client projects? Try experimenting internally first. Zühlke did exactly that and reduced their discovery process time by 75%. In this episode, Sammy is joined by Melanie Marchant, Head of Digital Consulting at Zühlke. Melanie gives us an insider’s look at how her team is harnessing AI—not just to streamline operations but to revo…
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What organisations get wrong about market expansion - Chui Chui Tan (Growth and Strategy expert)
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Join us on this week's podcast as we explore international product growth with Chui Chui Tan of Beyō Global, an expert in culturalisation. Discover how she helps businesses thrive in new markets by understanding cultural nuances and values. From her user experience roots to her role as a global consultant, Chui Chui highlights the importance of cul…
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Ep. 88 - From Law Enforcement to Leading Blockchain Solutions: Scott Pounder’s Journey in Building a Global Practice
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From the gritty streets of law enforcement to the cutting edge of digital asset consulting, how does one navigate such a dramatic career shift? In this episode, we sit down with Scott Pounder, Managing Director — Blockchain and Digital Assets at FTI Consulting, who shares his journey from law enforcement to leading digital asset and blockchain init…
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Ep. 87 - Hunt Together, Stay Together: How to Achieve Sustainable Growth With a Partner-Led Strategy - with Norman Weisser
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Bringing on partners is a substantial investment and a risky growth strategy. Cultural clashes, loss of control, competitive issues — there's plenty that could go wrong. EGC has made it work for them, however, with their teams in German-speaking markets having doubled since Norman Weisser joined the company. In this episode, we are joined by Norman…
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Navigating AI bias: Insights and strategies - John Haggerty (Founder, The PM Insider)
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Discover the intricacies of bias in generative AI in product management with John Haggerty, Founder of The PM Insider. In this week's episode, John unveils the layered complexities of AI innovation, navigating the ethical realm of the AI revolution reshaping businesses. Featured Links: Follow John on LinkedIn | The PM Insider | IBM AI Fairness 360 …
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Mini-grid consultancy - beneficial or harmful?
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Send us a Text Message. Mini-grid consultants support the establishment of regulation or grant funding programs for the sector, advise on transactions or conduct due diligences. However, recent years have seen growing tensions between consultants and mini-grid companies. Host Nico confronts consultants Moses Kakooza (independent consultant, Uganda)…
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Ep. 86 - Next Stop, Dubai: How IFZA Is Helping Consultancies Unlock Global Market Opportunities for Their Clients in the Middle East - with Diego Michel
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Navigating the shift from engineering to product - Anuja More (Product Lead, Meta, Whatsapp) at Meta
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Join our conversation with Anuja More, Product Lead at Meta. We delve into the lessons she learned while transitioning from engineering to product management. In our discussion, Anuja unveils the change required to switch from a mindset fixated on technical hurdles to one adept at unravelling customer needs, underscoring the vitality of curiosity a…
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Ep. 85 - Becoming Bain: What It’s Like to Become a Partner at One of the World’s Most Prestigious Consultancy Firms - With Thibault Lecat
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Thibault Lecat is 6 months into his new role as Partner at Bain & Company. He joins us on the podcast to share his experience and insights as one of the firm's newest Partners. Thibault dives into his personal experiences transitioning into this pivotal role, the strategic challenges of establishing and scaling a practice, and how Bain supports new…
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The Mini-Grid Due Diligence One-Stop-Shop
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Send us a Text Message. Mini-Grid Due Diligences are always complex and costly? - Wrong! The Mini-Grid Due Diligence One-Stop-Shop established by INENSUS, DETAIL Solicitors and Steinbeis Consulting Impact Investing reduces complexities by providing one contact point for all parts of a mini-grid due diligence (demand, technical, commercial, legal, e…
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The journey to becoming customer-centric at Pfizer: Atif Faruqui (Director, Developer Products and Platforms, Pfizer)
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Join our conversation with Atif Faruiqui, Director of Developer Products and Platforms at Pfizer, as he illuminates the path the pharmaceutical colossus took towards a product-focused approach. He takes us behind the scenes of Pfizer's strategic pivot, highlighting the signals that spurred the company's leadership to champion a customer-centric app…
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Ep. 84 - Fast-Food Clerk to Leader of a European Consulting Entity: A Story of Risk, Resilience, and Reward - with Antoine Mollion
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Steve Jobs once said, “You cannot connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backwards, so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.” This statement will strike a chord for anyone whose career path led them to unpredictable destinations; such is the case with Antoine Mollion, Managing Director EME…
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Getting real with jobs to be done – Bob Moesta (President, CEO, The ReWired Group)
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We've all heard about the Jobs to Be Done framework - but do you know how to really make the most of it? We went straight to the source - Bob Moesta, who developed the approach alongside Harvard Business School's Clayton Christensen - to really get into the approach. In this episode, we cover: How to get started with JTBD - and what to do after you…
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Ep. 83 - Wie BearingPoint Österreich innovativ neue Kundschaft gewinnt, von Meetups bis zur eigenen Konferenz - mit Andreas Mitter
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Wie kann man sich als Berater auf Innovationen, schnelllebige Trends und veränderte Kundenerwartungen vorbereiten, wenn man gerade keine Glaskugel zur Hand hat? Andreas Mitter, Partner bei BearingPoint Österreich, ist sich sicher, dass Aussitzen keine Lösung ist. In dieser Folge des LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast spricht er mit unserem Host Sammy Ge…
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Mini-grid company valuation in equity transactions
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the hidden complexities of mini-grid company valuation with the brilliant minds of Brian Lukera Wambani from Camco and Michael Feldner from the GET.invest Finance Catalyst. This episode promises to equip you with the nuanced understanding required to navigate the valuation challenges faced by mini-grid enterprises, wh…
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Ep. 82 - Leading From Experience: How Tenthpin’s COO Is Optimizing The Company's Corporate Functions - with Dr. Sabrina Graf
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Tenthpin's COO Dr. Sabrina Graf has experience on both sides: High-paced consulting, where admin tasks often feel like a burden and the corporate service side, where efforts are made to sustain company operations, even if it involves persistently chasing the consultants. In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Graf shares how she's using her consulting experi…
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Rerun: Your first 90 days in product – Leah Tharin on The Product Experience
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If you’re starting a new role in product at whatever level, it can sometimes be difficult to get started, especially if you’re chucked in the deep end. In this week’s podcast episode, we speak with Leah Tharin, currently the Chief Product and Growth Officer at gotphotocom. She provides some insights on your first 90 days in a new product role, chal…
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Product managers, stop being jaded - Ipsita Basu (Product Management Leader, BILL)
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Listen to our conversation with Ipsita Basu, Product Management Leader at BILL all about rediscovering our passion in product. In this episode, Ipsita shares practical advice for product managers looking to get out of a rut and build innovative products that customers love. Featured Links: Follow Ipsita on LinkedIn | Bill | Read Ipsita's 'Product m…
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Ep. 81 - From Dialogue to Action: Transforming the Consulting Industry through Diversity and Inclusion - with Devyani Gupta
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In the quest for inclusion, actions speak louder than words. Learn how we can all lead by example. In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Devyani Gupta, a seasoned Director at PwC, who brings more than 17 years of experience in driving major transformation programs and is committed to embedding change in the industry through innovative…
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Productive for whom? - balancing energy productivity and community productivity
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Aaron Leopold and Edwin Kwesiga from EnerGrow discuss the impact of introducing productive electricity in rural areas. The conversation covers the challenges and strategies of providing asset financing in rural small businesses in Africa, particularly for entrepreneurs and individuals with modest incomes. En…
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Rerun: Roadmaps are dead. Long live roadmaps! – Janna Bastow on The Product Experience
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When you have questions about roadmaps, it pays to talk to someone who has spent way too much of her life thinking about them. Janna Bastow – co-founder of both Mind the Product and ProdPad joins us to give advice to anyone ready to break up with their roadmap. Featured Links: Follow Janna on Twitter and LinkedIn | ProdPad on Twitter, and read more…
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Ep. 80 - AI and the Future of Consulting: How Accso Leverages Technology to Stay Ahead of the Pack - with Harald Haller
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It's undeniable: AI is reshaping business as we know it. So how do you stay ahead? By leveraging the latest in technology and innovation, says Harald Haller, Partner at Accso - Accelerated Solutions GmbH, a front-runner in integrating AI into consulting services. In this episode, Harald reveals how Accso utilizes AI, data analytics, and cloud compu…
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Ep. 79 - For the Good of the People: The Virtues of Public Sector Consulting - with Andy Lethbridge
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From pandemics to border control, cyber attacks to child protection, there's never a dull moment at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, one of the world's most advanced consultancies in the public sector space. In this episode, we're joined by the company's Global Head of Consulting Andy Lethbridge to explore what it's like to be a public sector cons…
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