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Growth creates new opportunities—and new demands on strategy, organization, and leadership. To shape growth sustainably, you need structures and processes that evolve with the company and secure long-term success.
Growth poses new questions for companies: Which markets offer further potential? Does the existing business model support the next stages of development? What structures, responsibilities, and processes are needed so that increased size does not lead to increased complexity? Growth requires clear decisions and a solid foundation for their implementation.
This includes the further development of strategy and business models, the analysis of market and growth potential, and the design of an organization that supports further growth. As size increases, so do the demands on internationalization, cross-site collaboration, and the management of complex projects.
Successfully shaping growth means structuring these developments early on, setting priorities, and consistently managing their implementation—turning new opportunities into sustainable corporate development.
Would you like to successfully shape your company's growth?
Schedule an appointmentFirst, we establish a situational overview, set goals, and define the project scope to ensure a clear mandate.
In the second phase, we conduct an as-is analysis, define potential opportunities, and formulate solutions tailored to the diagnosis.
Next comes the change phase, involving a concrete package of measures that we implement practically based on a timeline.
The fourth phase involves impact monitoring and ensures success by stabilizing measures with final documentation.
Published on February 17, 2021, on the iMOVE website; we have strategically realigned the professional training center at the private Université Quisqueya. You can find a detailed case study here.
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published in December 2022 in the international iMOVE magazine (pp. 12-13 in English); We implemented the Moodle learning management system at a peacekeeping school in Mali and enabled distance learning through sustainable solutions. You can find the case study on our "Train the Trainer" program on pages 12 and 13.
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Published on May 1, 2026, by Springer Nature; our Managing Director, Martin Auer, contributed the foreword as well as the two chapters "Internationalization – Opportunities and Risks for SMEs" and "Drafting an Internationalization Strategy" to the book "Internationalization Competencies for SMEs." In doing so, he shared personal experience from internationalization as well as our insights and findings from consulting projects.
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Selling your own company is a major undertaking that most entrepreneurs have never done before – and one that is often underestimated. Read on to find out what matters when selling your business and which complex questions need to be addressed.
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Published on May 19, 2021, in the FAZ special "Zukunft Mittelstand"; operating in many countries and thus in diverse markets allows for a balance of opportunities and risks that arise in regional markets. This may also make it easier to weather the consequences of the coronavirus crisis.
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published on August 1, 2023, in the BVMW business magazine DER Mittelstand (issue 04/2023); The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is experiencing a significant economic upturn, offering enormous opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises with international expansion plans. Read a detailed field report here.
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Published in April 2023 in the magazine "Afrika Contact – Das Außenwirtschaftsmagazin" (Issue 1/2023, pages 23/24); Digitalization is a key driver of Africa's economic upswing. The continent is defined by development and progress. For foreign companies looking to participate in this economic momentum, Africa's digital transformation opens up new business opportunities. You can find the full article here.
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Published in April 2026 as a special supplement in wir-Magazin; in this interview, Martin Auer explains the internationalization strategies currently being pursued by companies, the opportunities offered by nearshoring, and the risks companies should consider when developing new locations and markets.
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Published in January 2024 in the BVMW magazine "ExportManager Afrika Contact – The Foreign Trade Magazine" (Issue 01/24); The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire is experiencing a major upswing. This starts with its internal infrastructure and goes far beyond digital transformation. The West African republic offers enormous opportunities for medium-sized companies with internationalization plans. To successfully enter dynamic markets, an individual, actionable growth strategy is key. Read more in this article.
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published on November 23, 2021 on the iMOVE website; We implemented the Moodle learning management system at a peacekeeping school in Mali and enabled distance learning through sustainable solutions.
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