What led Implement Consulting Group's Energy and Climate practice to skyrocket from a modest team of 8 to a robust unit of 100 in just five years?

In this episode, Senior Partner and Head of Energy and Climate at Implement Consulting Group Christian Romer Vingtoft delves into the dynamic journey of building a pioneering energy unit focused on the energy transition and sustainability agenda. He shares the unique approach that inspired the unit's growth, rooted in the bold and democratic spirit of pirate ships from the Golden Era. Listen as Christian discusses the strategic decisions, innovative practices, and cultural shifts that have underpinned their remarkable expansion.


You'll learn:

1. How Implement Consulting Group’s Energy and Climate Practice grew from 8 to 100 employees in five years
2. The principles of ‘rebel leadership’ and their impact on team dynamics and growth
3. Strategies for fostering a purpose-driven culture in a consulting firm
4. The role of integrative negotiations in driving successful energy projects
5. Balancing a demanding consulting career with personal life and family commitments

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Get in touch with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianromervingtoft/ or write him an email: crv@implement.eu

Business book recommendations:
Rebel Leadership | https://amzn.to/4eZAxSc
Be More Pirate | https://amzn.to/3xJ9tWy
Getting To Yes | https://amzn.to/4bfQDoa

Article recommendation:
HBR Article “How Will You Measure Your Life?”| https://hbr.org/2010/07/how-will-you-measure-your-life

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Details about Implement Consulting Group:
Website: https://implementconsultinggroup.com/
Industry: Business Consulting and Services
Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Year: 1996

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About the host Sammy Gebele:
Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients.

Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/

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Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more!

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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!

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 and Partner at H&Z, and Constanze von Lentzke, Head of Marketing at H&Z Group, to explore the power of community in fostering sustainable growth and meaningful client relationships.


You'll learn:

1. Why H&Z is doubling down on community building as a client acquisition strategy
2. How podcasts, meetups, and LinkedIn form the building blocks of hybrid communities
3. How you measure the success of community-building
4. The practical challenges of running communities
5. The benefits of hiring external expertise when building communities

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Get in touch with Sven Steinert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svensteinert/
Get in touch with Constanze von Lentzke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constanzevonlentzke/

Sven Steinert's business book recommendations:
Waste to Wealth: The Circular Economy Advantage by Peter Lacy and Jakob Rutqvist | https://amzn.to/3XlegYp
Responsible Procurement by Multiple Authors | https://amzn.to/4bUttEs

Constanze von Lentzke's book recommendation:
22 Bahnen by Caroline Wahl | https://amzn.to/4eiCl8q

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Details about H&Z Management Consulting:
Website: https://hz.group/
Industry: Business Consulting and Services
Company size: 201-500 employees
Headquarters: Munich, Bavaria
Founded: 1997

Details about SUSTAINX:
Website: https://www.sustainx.earth
Industry: Community Services
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquarters: Munich, Bavaria
Founded: 2021

Details about The Procurement Initiative:
Website: https://www.procurementinitiative.org
Industry: Think Tanks
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquarters: London & Munich
Founded: 2022

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About the host Sammy Gebele:
Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients.

Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/

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Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more!

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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!

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 the role of GenAI in modern-day consulting, and how they're using it to drive efficiency and innovation.


You'll learn:

1. Key strategies EY uses to scale managed services
2. How AI is transforming EY's consulting practices
3. Challenges of aligning partner interests in growth
4. Insights into future consulting trends influenced by AI

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Get in touch with Matthias Bandemer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiasbandemer/

Business book recommendation:
Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success by William N. Thorndike Jr. | https://amzn.to/3TYkFFN

IT tool recommendation:
ChatGPT | https://chat.openai.com/

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Details about EY:
Website: https://www.ey.com/
Industry: Professional Services
Size: 10,001+ employees
Year: 1989

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About the host Sammy Gebele:
Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients.

Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/

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Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more!

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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!