Interview Frederic Heise
Frederic Heise has been working as an Associate in Management Consulting at Perpetuo since November 2022 and appreciates the varied tasks and constantly getting to know new industries. His main activities include project support, product development and internal training. The challenges in his job are adapting to different corporate cultures and balancing workload and expectations.
Interview Marcel Dornheim
Marcel Dornheim, 30 years old and with Perpetuo for four years, works mainly as a management consultant in the energy sector. His tasks range from supporting project management to controlling change management projects. Marcel emphasizes the importance of clear, stakeholder-oriented communication and self-organization in day-to-day consulting. He advises career starters to actively ask questions and be proactive. Despite the challenges, such as the willingness to travel, he enjoys the varied and responsible job, especially working with colleagues at team events.
Konstantin Steber takes over management of Perpetuo GmbH
Konstantin Steber is the new Managing Director of Perpetuo GmbH in Dortmund, succeeding Christian Kersten, who has held the position since 2018 and will leave at the end of March. Kersten, who developed Perpetuo into a renowned medium-sized consulting company, is moving to the advisory board. Steber, with a background as an Int. He holds a degree in business administration and has extensive experience in various management positions, including at ThyssenKrupp Stahl, Gestamp Automoción and Tata Steel Europe. At Perpetuo, he plans to further develop the company, particularly in terms of employee development, customer focus and the expansion of the partner network. Perpetuo, founded in 2007, specializes in transformation programs, project and portfolio management structures and solutions for critical programs and projects and is led by a team of over 20 experienced professionals and partners.
Do not hire an interim manager!
In an expert interview, Mariam Glonti and Ralf Venema from Perpetuo GmbH discussed the advantages and disadvantages of interim managers in transformation and restructuring projects. Venema emphasized that interim managers act critically and independently, often ask uncomfortable questions and take on an intermediary role between staff and management. Despite their direct and sometimes “aggressive” approach to redesigning processes, they are effective in implementing change and bring fresh perspectives to companies. Interim managers are expensive, but their expertise and immediate operational readiness justify the price. They are also often available more quickly than permanent managers and can be found at short notice through specialized providers. Venema emphasized that interim managers not only advise, but are actively involved in the implementation of changes.
7 reasons why consultants become successful founders
Maximilian Tayenthal, Alexander Brand, Nikita Fahrenholz, Thomas Griesel, Benjamin Bauer and Arne Bleckwenn are successful German entrepreneurs, known as founders of companies such as N26 and Delivery Hero, and are among the top 100 entrepreneurs in Germany in terms of venture capital raised. Many of them worked as consultants before becoming founders, which gave them a wide range of skills and a broad network. This experience in consulting contributed significantly to her success in the start-up world.
How to present yourself as a startup in discussions with venture capital investors and answer questions!
Every team member should actively participate in venture capital pitches and use criticism constructively. A clear division of roles and positive body language are essential. These principles reflect perpetuo GmbH’s expertise in management consulting and venture management.
