Strategic Foresight –
We think ahead
Change has long since become the norm. That’s why we don’t just think in the here and now, but focus our attention firmly on the future. We observe developments at an early stage, analyze their significance for our business, and use this information to make well-founded decisions with foresight.
For us, thinking ahead means recognizing what is essential, prioritizing what is relevant, and designing what is feasible with clarity. We combine current requirements with long-term goals and harmonize the perspectives of our team, our customers, and our company. We actively involve our team when it comes to strategic issues – because good decisions are made through collective thinking.
For us, the future is not an abstract plan, but the result of conscious decisions made in everyday life. That is why we encourage ambitious thinking, talk openly about opportunities and risks, and create an environment in which responsibility is shared. This is how we shape change – not by reacting, but by setting a direction.
“For me, strategic vision means not only knowing the next step, but also having a clear picture of where we want to go as a group of companies. My goal is to get my team on board, provide guidance, and empower them to take responsibility—so that together we can develop solutions that work today and remain relevant tomorrow.”
Volker Schächner
Managing Director
Strategic Foresight
How we live it together:
We clearly connect team goals with the corporate strategy and make our contribution visible.
We make decisions with today and tomorrow in mind and involve the team in strategic considerations.
We set ambitious, measurable goals and make progress and impact transparent.
We observe market, customer, and industry trends and derive priorities and options from them.
We identify opportunities and risks early and develop scenarios with concrete actions.
We translate the strategy into clear next steps by clarifying responsibilities, defining milestones, and providing resources.
