Lukas FastabendConsulting

Strategy & Organizational Design Consultant

Turning strategy into organizational performance

Strategic priorities only create impact when operating models, organizational structures and ways of working are aligned to support execution.

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Typical situations

When strategy and organization need to move together

Strategic change almost always has organizational implications. External support becomes particularly relevant when structures and accountabilities need to evolve, organizational complexity limits performance, or a defined target state still lacks a clear path to implementation.

  1. Strategic change

    New priorities, growth ambitions or changing business conditions require adjustments to organization, resources and ways of working.

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  2. Organizational change

    Structures, accountabilities, governance or organizational boundaries need to be redesigned or existing units integrated.

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  3. Performance pressure

    Complex structures, inefficient processes or unclear interfaces limit organizational performance.

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  4. Transformation & implementation

    The target state is clear, but governance, ownership, the roadmap or the path to implementation still need to be defined.

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Expertise

Connecting strategy, organization and transformation

Strategic direction, organizational design and implementation are closely connected. The focus is on situations where these perspectives need to come together and translate into concrete decisions about structures, governance, resources and ways of working.

  • Strategy & Performance

    Aligning strategic priorities with resources, organization and performance requirements.

    • Strategy review & planning
    • Strategic workforce planning
    • Performance & efficiency
    • Business case management

  • Organization & Operating Model

    Designing structures, governance and ways of working that fit the strategy and the requirements of the business.

    • Organizational analysis & design
    • Target Operating Model
    • Governance & accountabilities
    • Processes & interfaces

  • Transformation Management

    Turning organizational target states into clear roadmaps, ownership and an actionable transformation approach.

    • Transformation design
    • Governance & roadmaps
    • Implementation planning
    • Stakeholder management
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Perspective

Strategy only works through organization

A strategic decision does not change an organization by itself. Impact emerges when priorities translate into clear accountabilities, effective governance, appropriate structures and ways of working that support execution.

This is where my work is focused: combining the analytical strength of strategy consulting with the stakeholder orientation needed to make organizational change work.

Solutions that are strategically sound and organizationally viable

  1. Structure complexity

    Turn complex and ambiguous situations into clear analytical, design and decision questions

  2. Engage stakeholders

    Bring the knowledge, perspectives and interests of relevant functional and senior leaders into the development of solutions

  3. Build alignment

    Bring different perspectives together into viable solutions

  4. Design for execution

    Consider accountabilities, governance and implementation from the outset

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Selected project experience

From strategic realignment to organizational implementation

Selected engagements illustrate how strategy, organizational design, governance and transformation come together across different organizational contexts.

  • Media & Print

    Strategy review, long-range planning, organizational design and governance

    Supporting a European media and publishing group as part of a group-wide strategy process, including long-term workforce planning, the development and assessment of organizational models, and governance adjustments.

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  • Textile Services & Logistics

    Adapting organizational and governance design to new executive responsibilities

    Responsibility for the COO workstream, covering organizational, governance and process design as well as implementation preparation following changes to the executive structure.

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  • Automotive Supplier & Engineering

    Integration of two business entities and Target Operating Model detailing

    Structuring and facilitating Target Operating Model detailing for selected integration-critical functions and end-to-end processes.

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Experience & background

Consulting experience from different perspectives

9+

years of consulting experience

Roland Berger & PwC

Strategy and management consulting background

Proven track record across strategy, organizational design, performance and transformation projects, combined with trusted collaboration with senior management and C-level stakeholders in complex organizational settings.

This consulting background is complemented by business and strategy expertise and a deep understanding of organizational and human dynamics.

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Let’s discuss your strategic or organizational challenge.

A first conversation can help clarify the situation, the organizational implications and where external support could add value.

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