Services

We offer holistic business consulting. Soundly based, practical, and tailored to your specific situation.

imc – Dr. Benedikt Meier GmbH supports companies in solving complex challenges in a structured manner and unlocking new potential. Our consulting services are guided by clear objectives: developing strategies, improving processes, reducing costs, ensuring quality, and enabling sustainable growth.

For us, consulting means thinking holistically.

All areas are interconnected. We bring together the crucial pieces of the puzzle and support you during implementation.

Defining, structuring, and implementing clear corporate strategies. From vision and goals to measurable KPIs and sustainable success.

Consulting on organizational structure, role allocation, talent development, and leadership. With a focus on long-term retention and performance. 

Analysis, redesign, and digitization of processes along the entire value chain – measurable, sustainable, efficient. 

Professional mediation in deadlocked situations. A structured approach to resolving internal or external tensions. 

Analysis, development, and integration of market-oriented strategies. From positioning to go-to-market implementation. 

Development and optimization of QM systems, certification preparation (e.g. ISO 9001), error prevention, and continuous improvement (CIP). 

Systematic identification of cost-saving potential and revenue levers. For economic stability and healthy growth. 

Structured planning, management, and execution and controlling of projects. Transparent, efficient, and goal-oriented from start to successful completion.

Strategy Development

We help you define clear goals, make them measurable, and implement them consistently.

Why strategy development is crucial

Your strategy determines your direction. Many companies operate strongly at an operational level, but without a clear strategic direction.
A lack of priorities, unclear goals, or unmeasurable progress results in untapped potential. A sound strategy creates direction, focus, and measurable results.

Our Consulting Approach

  • 1

    Refining Vision & Mission
    Joint development of a clear strategic direction

  • 2

    Define & prioritize goals – Deriving concrete corporate goals (e.g., OKR or SMART)

  • 3

    KPIs set & make measurable
    Definition of relevant key performance indicators for managing your success

  • 4

    Ensure implementation & tracking
    Regular monitoring, reviews, and adjustments

Our services in strategy development

  • Developing vision, mission, and guiding principles

  • Target systems (OKR, SMART, Balanced Scorecard)

  • KPI definition & Performance tracking

  • Strategy workshops with leadership teams

  • Support during implementation & review processes

Strategy Development

We help you define clear goals, make them measurable, and implement them consistently.

Why strategy development is crucial

Your strategy determines your direction. Many companies operate strongly at an operational level, but without a clear strategic direction.
A lack of priorities, unclear goals, or unmeasurable progress results in untapped potential. A sound strategy creates direction, focus, and measurable results.

Our Consulting Approach

  • 1

    Refining Vision & Mission
    Joint development of a clear strategic direction

  • 2

    Define & prioritize goals
    Deriving concrete corporate goals (e.g., OKR or SMART)

  • 3

    Define KPIs & make them measurable – Defining relevant metrics to manage your success

  • 4

    Ensure implementation & tracking
    Regular monitoring, reviews, and adjustments

Our services in strategy development

  • Developing vision, mission, and guiding principles

  • Target systems (OKR, SMART, Balanced Scorecard)

  • KPI definition & Performance tracking

  • Strategy workshops with leadership teams

  • Support during implementation & review processes

Process Optimization

We help you unlock hidden potential: systematically, measurably, and sustainably.

Why process optimization is crucial

Your processes determine your success. Inefficient workflows, long lead times, or operational friction cost companies money every day.
Through targeted process optimization, you improve quality and reduce costs while simultaneously boosting customer and employee satisfaction.
 

Our Consulting Approach

  • 1

    Creating Analysis & Transparency
    Value stream analysis, data preparation, employee interviews

  • 2

    Identify optimization potential
    Recognize bottlenecks, redundancies, and weaknesses

  • 3

    Developing & implementing solutions
    From Lean principles to digital tools

  • 4

    Embedding change sustainably
    Training, coaching & KPIs to ensure success

Potential areas for optimization within your company

  • Process Analysis & Value Stream Mapping

  • Implementation of lean processes (Lean Management)

  • Interface management between departments

  • Activity-Based Costing & Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

  • Implementation support & on-site training

Sales and Marketing Strategies

We work with you to develop strategies that unlock market potential, delight customers, and deliver lasting impact.

Why integrated strategies are crucial

Sales and marketing only succeed when they work together. Many companies struggle with: siloed structures between marketing and sales,
unclear target audiences and messaging, ineffective campaigns that fail to deliver results, and sales processes lacking a systematic approach.

Our mission: We connect strategy with execution, creating a seamless bridge between marketing and sales.

Our Consulting Approach

  • 1

    Target Audience & Market Analysis
    Precise segments, target customer profiles & positioning

  • 2

    Strategic Development
    – Defining a unique selling proposition, storytelling, pricing

  • 3

    Integration of Marketing & Sales
    Shared funnel architecture, aligned KPIs, CRM integration

  • 4

    Implementation & Enablement
    Training for sales, lead processes, and campaign management

  • 5

    Monitoring & Optimization
    Data-driven optimization of messaging, channels, and conversions

Our services in strategy development

  • Developing vision, mission, and guiding principles

  • Target systems (OKR, SMART, Balanced Scorecard)

  • KPI definition & Performance tracking

  • Strategy workshops with leadership teams

  • Support during implementation & review processes

Sustainable earnings growth

We show you how to increase your margins without sacrificing quality or satisfaction.

What is it about?

Profit is not a matter of chance, but the result of precisely managing costs, services, and structures.
Companies aiming for growth today must consistently adopt an economic mindset and approach in their processes.

Our Consulting Approach

  • 1

    Analysis of the current cost structure
    – Transparent breakdown of direct & indirect costs

  • 2

    Identifying Levers for Increasing Profitability
    – From Pricing to Process Costs

  • 3

    Development of concrete measure packages
    – Cost-effectiveness analyses, ROI assessments, scenarios

  • 4

    Support during implementation & performance monitoring
    – KPI monitoring, readjustment, training

Solutions for Your Company

  • Introduction of contribution margin accounting

  • Reorganization of Cost Centers & Controlling

  • Make-or-buy decisions

  • Margin analysis by product/service

  • Implementation of modern management control tools

  • Coaching for Executives with Cost Responsibility

Human Resource Management

Efficient processes, motivated teams, sustainable development.

Why modern HR management is crucial

Demands on companies are rising: skills shortages, demographic change, digitalization, and shifting values ​​are shaping the working world.
Traditional HR structures are no longer sufficient.

Our Consulting Approach

  • 1

    Analysis & Goal Definition
    Employee structure, processes & strategic requirements

  • 2

    Recruiting & EmployerBranding
    Positioning as an attractive employer, channels & Processes

  • 3

    Development & binding
    Onboarding, further development, performance management

  • 4

    Leadership & culture
    Leadership programs, feedback systems, corporate culture

  • 5

    Digitization of HR processes
    HR software, self-services, automated workflows

Our HR Management Services

  • HR Strategy & Organizational Development

  • Recruiting processes & Employer Branding

  • Employee Retention & Onboarding

  • Professional Development & Talent Management

  • Leadership development

Conflict Management

Professional conflict management fosters more productive collaboration, faster decision-making, and satisfied teams.

Why conflict management matters

Conflicts come at a cost. We turn them into opportunities. Unresolved conflicts cost companies time, money, and energy.
They strain the work environment, slow down decision-making, and lead to staff turnover or a loss of productivity.

Our Consulting Approach

  • 1

    Analysis of the causes of conflict
    – Identifying types of conflict: factual, interpersonal, empathic

  • 2

    Development of a tailored intervention plan
    – Mediation, facilitation, team development, or executive coaching

  • 3

    Implementation & Support
    – Neutral facilitation—both internal and external—and practical solutions

  • 4

    Prevention & sustainable establishment of a conflict culture
    – Training, communication structures, clear responsibilities

Our Services in Conflict Management

  • Conflict Analysis & Assessment

  • Mediation for team, leadership, or departmental conflicts

  • Conflict facilitation in projects or strategy processes

  • Coaching for executives on handling conflicts

  • Development of a company-wide conflict culture

  • Training for managers & HR in de-escalation

  • Preventive measures to avoid conflicts 

Quality Management

We support you in establishing and optimizing your quality management: structured, efficient, and sustainable.

Why Quality Management?

In a highly competitive world, quality is not an option; it is a necessity. Professional quality management not only boosts customer satisfaction
but also reduces the costs associated with errors, secures processes, and enhances competitiveness.

Our Consulting Approach

  • 1

    Analysis of the existing QM system or status quo
    Where are you today? What are your risks?

  • 2

    Analysis of the existing QM system or status quo
    Where are you today? What are your risks?

  • 3

    Implementation or optimization of the QM system
    – Documentation, workflows, training, tools

  • 4

    Continuous Improvement & Audits
    – PDCA cycles, internal auditing, Process KPIs

Our Quality Management Services

  • Development and implementation of a QM system

  • Preparation for certifications (ISO 9001, TISAX, etc.)

  • Optimization of existing QM processes

  • Training for Quality Representatives and Teams

  • Integration of QM software and tools

  • Introduction of key performance indicators and audit routines

  • Implementation of CIP and PDCA cycles

Project management

Successful projects are no accident.We ensure that your projects are planned in a structured manner, executed efficiently, and successfully brought to completion.

Why professional project management is crucial

Unclear goals, a lack of structure, or poor coordination can cause projects to consume time and budget while creating unnecessary stress.
Professional project management creates transparency, reduces risk, and ensures reliable results.

Our Consulting Approach

  • 1

    Defining Project Goals & Scope
    – Clarifying goals, stakeholders, scope, and success criteria

  • 2

    Establishing Structure & Planning
    – Project plans, milestones, resource and schedule planning

  • 3

    Successfully Completing Projects
    – Securing Results, Lessons Learned, and Sustainable Embedding

  • 4

    Prevention & sustainable establishment of a conflict culture
    – Training, communication structures, clear responsibilities

Potential areas of action for your company

  • Establishment and optimization of project structures

  • Implementation of project management methods (traditional & agile)

  • Project controlling & Reporting

  • Facilitation of workshops and steering committees

  • Coaching of project managers and teams

  • Development of a governance model

… and at what stage can we support you?

We love good ideas: My network and I are by your side at every stage of the value chain – providing advice and guidance.