Dr. Stefan Fries

Professional History

• 1984-1990 Degree in Business Engineering from the Universities of Karlsruhe and Paris-Dauphine
• 1990-1992 Consultant at the Institute for Technology Management (ITEM) at the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) in the area of quality management
• 1990-1993 Doctoral studies at the University of St. Gallen and the M.I.T Sloan School of Business, Cambridge (USA)
• 1994 -1996 Consultant and trainer at the business consultants Grässle & Partner, Munich and the Institute for Learning Organizations and Innovation (ILOI), Munich
• since 1997 Managing partner at the change FACTORY

Additional Training

• Transaction analysis, NLP Master training, coaching, DISC License
• Large group intervention (open space, future search) EFQM Assessor
• Experiential Education and Outdoor training
• Change Management PROSCI

Work Emphasis

• Process optimization and redesign
• Team development measures, management and team coaching
• Introduction of quality management programs (TQM, KVP, ISO,...)
• Planning and implementation of cultural change programs
• Development and implementation of corporate management training programs
• Design and Moderation of large group events

Personal Statement About Change:

Omnia mutantur, nos et mutamur in illis.