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When to Call Me

Typical situations I see:

  • The project is formally “on track” – but everyone knows it isn’t

  • Deadlines are slipping, scope is drifting, trust is eroding

  • Steering committees escalate without clear decisions

  • The project manager is caught between management, vendors, and teams

  • You are technically competent – but politically and structurally blocked

This is not about blame.

It is about regaining control.

Business Coaching

For IT Managers & Project Managers in Critical Situations

When an IT or transformation project enters a critical phase, technical expertise alone is no longer sufficient.

What is needed is clarity, leadership, and calm decision-making under pressure.

This is where I work directly with IT managers and project managers – on site, confidential, and focused on stabilizing both the project and the person responsible for it.

How I work

Coaching with substance, not theory

I work as a sparring partner, not as a distant coach.

Complemented by formal training as a systemic coach, my work focuses on what actually helps coachees regain clarity, confidence, and decision-making capability.

Depending on the situation, I support personally or together with selected senior partners.

1. Stabilization First

Reducing noise, creating focus

We start by slowing things down – deliberately:

  • Clarifying the real project status (facts, not reports)

  • Identifying the few issues that actually threaten delivery

  • Separating symptoms from root causes

  • Preparing clear messages for management and steering bodies

Outcome:

Immediate relief and a shared understanding of what truly matters.

Strengthening authority without escalation

Many projects fail not because of technology, but because roles are unclear.

I work with you on:

  • Your role and mandate in the organization

  • Decision rights and escalation paths

  • Stakeholder management and expectation setting

  • Handling pressure from above and resistance from below

Outcome:

You regain authority and credibility – without burning bridges.

From discussion to commitment

In crisis situations, meetings multiply while decisions stall.

I support you in:

  • Structuring issues so they are decision-ready

  • Preparing steering committees for real choices

  • Making risks and consequences explicit

  • Framing decisions in business terms, not technical detail

Outcome:

Fewer discussions. Clearer decisions.

Coaching does not happen in a vacuum.

Depending on need, I join:

  • Critical meetings and steering committees

  • Vendor discussions and escalations

  • Internal alignment sessions with IT and business

I observe, intervene if required, and debrief afterwards.

Outcome:

Learning and stabilization happen in real time – not retrospectively.

Making recovery sustainable

Once the situation stabilizes, we focus on:

  • Embedding clear structures and routines

  • Adjusting governance and communication

  • Preparing you to carry the project independently

  • Deciding whether additional recovery measures are required

Outcome:

A project that can move forward – and a manager who is no longer in constant firefighting mode.

 

Why This Coaching Works

  • Direct access to senior experience from comparable situations

  • No generic coaching models or templates

  • Clear focus on decisions, roles, and outcomes

  • Absolute confidentiality and trust

Result:

Projects regain direction.

Managers regain confidence and control.