External support is primarily used in consulting when internal perspectives are not sufficient or topics require a particular depth and structure. An external perspective is often crucial, especially for new, sensitive or complex issues.

In addition, management capacities are often limited in day-to-day business. This makes it difficult or delays the structured processing of issues. External support provides targeted relief here.

This creates the opportunity to consistently penetrate topics and develop a viable basis for decision-making in a short space of time.

The Lizard Group combines analytical strength with practical management experience. Our work is consistently geared towards real decision-making processes and not theoretical models. This results in solutions that work in everyday life.

Our strengths are:

• Clear and comprehensible structure
• High practical relevance
• Close cooperation with the management
• Reliable and actionable results

We work in partnership with our customers and take responsibility for the quality of the results.

Consulting is carried out in close consultation with management and the relevant stakeholders. The starting point is always a clearly defined question, which is analyzed and further developed in a structured manner.

On this basis, options for action are developed, evaluated and prepared in such a way that they serve as a basis for management decisions. The results are transparent, comprehensible and immediately usable.

Consulting often forms the starting point for further services such as project management or program management, in which the developed content is implemented.

A company was faced with the decision to realign a central division. The initial situation was complex and characterized by different objectives. There was a lack of a clear and reliable basis for decision-making.

The project included:

• Objectives specified
• Options for action developed
• Effects assessed
• Decision-making bases prepared in a structured manner

On this basis, the management was able to make a well-founded decision and initiate the implementation in a targeted manner.

External support in project management is often used when projects have to be carried out in addition to day-to-day business. The necessary management capacity is often not sufficiently available internally.

There is also often a lack of specific project experience, especially with complex or one-off projects. Without clear control, the risk of delays, additional costs or deviations from targets increases.

External project managers create structure here, ensure transparency and enable consistent implementation.

The Lizard Group has experienced project managers who combine methodological expertise with practical implementation experience. We know the practical requirements and align our approach accordingly.

Our strengths are:

• Clear and structured project management
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
• High reliability in implementation
• Consistent focus on results

We take responsibility for projects and work closely with management and the teams involved.

Project management takes place in a structured manner and in close coordination with all parties involved. At the beginning, objectives and framework conditions are clearly defined in order to create a reliable basis for implementation.

Based on this, tasks are planned, responsibilities are clarified and progress is continuously monitored. Management is regularly informed and can intervene at any time.

Project management is closely linked to consulting and program management and complements these services, particularly in operational implementation.

A project to relocate production processes had to be implemented under great time pressure. The large number of stakeholders and dependencies required clear management.

The project included:

• Project goals concretized
• Structured planning of tasks
• Participants coordinated
• Progress and risks managed

The project was completed on schedule and production was successfully transferred to the new site.

External interim managers are primarily used when leadership capable of acting quickly is required. Internal solutions are often not available in time or are tied up with existing tasks.

Experience is crucial, especially in critical situations. Wrong decisions or delays can have considerable consequences and must be avoided.

Interim managers bring in effective leadership immediately and ensure that stability, structure and progress are guaranteed.

The Lizard Group provides experienced managers who take on responsibility and quickly familiarize themselves with new situations. Our interim managers combine management experience with implementation strength and a clear focus on results.

Our strengths are:

• Quick assumption of responsibility
• High decision-making and leadership skills
• Structured and pragmatic way of working
• Close cooperation with management and teams

We ensure that leadership is effective and results are achieved.

Interim management begins with a clear clarification of the tasks, objectives and framework conditions. The interim manager then takes on defined areas of responsibility and integrates into the existing organization.

As the process progresses, issues are dealt with in a structured manner, decisions are made and measures are consistently implemented. Management remains closely involved at all times.

Interim management is often interlinked with project or program management and consulting and combines leadership with implementation.

In one company, a management position had to be filled at short notice. At the same time, important changes were pending that could not be postponed. A quick solution was required.

In use were:

• Management responsibility assumed
• Ongoing topics stabilized
• Changes controlled
• Decisions prepared and implemented

The organization remained capable of acting and was able to successfully tackle the tasks at hand.

External support in program management is particularly needed when the complexity of a project exceeds the possibilities of traditional project management. Coordinating several projects in parallel requires additional structure and clear prioritization.

In addition, programs are often of strategic importance and are under particular scrutiny. A lack of coordination between projects can quickly lead to conflicting objectives or delays.

External support helps to create transparency, actively manage dependencies and keep the overall goal in focus.

The Lizard Group combines experience in project management with a clear understanding of strategic contexts. As a result, programs can not only be organized, but also meaningfully aligned in terms of content. The focus is always on the overall effect.

Our strengths are:

• Structured management of complex projects
• Clear prioritization and goal orientation
• Close cooperation with the management
• Experience in coordinating multiple projects

We ensure that programs not only run, but actually achieve their intended effect.

Program management is carried out in close coordination with the management and the responsible project managers. First of all, the objectives, content and framework conditions of the program are clearly defined. Building on this, structure and control mechanisms are established.

As the process progresses, projects are coordinated, dependencies are managed and progress is continuously evaluated. The focus is always on achieving the overall objectives, not just the success of individual projects.

Program management is closely interlinked with consulting and project management and combines strategic objectives with operational implementation.

A company launched a comprehensive program to increase efficiency in several areas. The large number of initiatives initially led to a lack of transparency and unclear priorities. There was a lack of coordinated management.

In the program were:

• Goals and priorities defined
• Projects set up in a structured way
• Coordinated dependencies
• Progress regularly evaluated

The program led to measurable improvements and ensured that all initiatives were geared towards a common goal.

External training is used when specific knowledge or experience is not sufficiently available within the company. It is particularly important to convey well-founded content in a structured manner when dealing with new topics.

In addition, internal training is often too strongly influenced by day-to-day business. An external perspective makes it possible to convey content in a clear and focused manner.

This creates a learning environment in which knowledge can be built up and transferred directly into practice.

The Lizard Group combines sound specialist knowledge with practical management experience. Training courses are not just based on theory, but are geared towards real challenges from everyday working life. This creates a high level of practical relevance.

Our strengths are:

• Comprehensible and structured communication
• High practical relevance
• Interactive and application-oriented formats
• Experience in different organizations

We ensure that training courses not only impart knowledge, but actually have an impact.

Training courses are designed in close consultation with management and participants. Content and formats are tailored to the respective situation and target group in order to achieve maximum benefit.

During the training sessions, content is taught in a practical way and applied directly. The exchange between the participants plays an important role.

Training is often combined with consulting, project management or coaching and supports the sustainable implementation of changes.

Project management skills should be systematically developed in an organization. Many employees had little experience of structured project work. Targeted training was required.

In training were:

• Basics taught
• Methods practiced
• Practical cases processed
• Experiences exchanged

The participants were then able to carry out their projects in a more structured way and significantly improve collaboration.

External coaching support is used when neutral and experienced support is required. Particularly in the case of new roles or unfamiliar tasks, there is often a lack of opportunity to openly reflect on issues internally.

In addition, learning in the work context is particularly effective when it is based directly on specific situations. External coaches can provide targeted impetus and facilitate structured reflection.

The result is a development that does not remain theoretical, but is immediately translated into behavior and results.

The Lizard Group combines coaching with sound management and methodological expertise. This means that both classic management topics and specific technical tasks can be supported. Coaching thus becomes an integral part of the service.

Our strengths are:

• Combining coaching and expertise
• High practical relevance
• Structured and goal-oriented support
• Experience in different roles and situations

We not only support personal development, but also the safe application of methods in everyday working life.

Coaching is based on specific tasks and situations from everyday working life. The starting point is a clear definition of goals, which is worked out together with the coachee. Based on this, topics are worked on in a structured manner.

Coaching involves reflecting on situations, developing options for action and deriving concrete next steps. The focus is on direct applicability.

Coaching is often combined with training, project management or consulting and supports the sustainable implementation of new requirements.

An employee took on the role of project manager for the first time. In addition to methodological knowledge, he lacked experience in dealing with specific project situations. Accompanying support was required.

The coaching was:

• concrete project situations reflected
• Practical application of methods
• Decisions prepared
• Procedures developed further

The employee was able to fulfill his role confidently and manage the project successfully.

External support is used in the area of management technology when existing IT structures are not sufficiently flexible or do not cover specific management requirements. Traditional IT departments are often geared towards standard solutions.

At the same time, innovative technologies are creating new opportunities that can be used in a targeted manner. The selection and sensible integration of such technologies requires experience and a clear understanding of management requirements.

External support helps to develop suitable solutions quickly and implement them directly in the work context.

The Lizard Group combines a deep understanding of management with technical implementation expertise. This results in solutions that not only work technically, but are actually used in day-to-day management. The focus is always on practical applicability.

Our strengths are:

• Linking management and technology
• Development of practical tools
• Use of innovative technologies
• Fast and flexible implementation

We develop solutions that start directly where management work takes place.

Management Technology begins with the analysis of specific requirements from projects, programmes or organizations. On this basis, solutions are designed that are precisely tailored to the respective requirements.

Development is iterative and closely coordinated with the users. This ensures that the solutions are understandable, usable and effective.

Management Technology is closely linked to consulting, project management and training and supports their implementation with suitable technical tools.

A process improvement program lacked a suitable solution for the transparent presentation of progress and dependencies. Existing systems were too complex and not flexible enough.

The project included:

• Requirements developed together
• developed a specific tool
• Integrated visualizations
• Accompanied use in everyday life

The solution enabled significantly better control and was immediately accepted and used by those involved.

External support is used in the area of management services when internal resources are limited or tasks cannot be efficiently mapped internally. Recurring activities in particular often tie up valuable management time.

In addition, these tasks often have to be completed reliably and in a structured manner without being the focus of management work. External support creates clear responsibilities here.

This reduces the workload in everyday life and at the same time ensures a stable quality in the processing of these tasks.

The Lizard Group understands management requirements and takes on tasks in such a way that they are seamlessly integrated into existing processes. The focus is not only on execution, but also on understanding interrelationships.

Our strengths are:

• Reliable and structured way of working
• Understanding of management processes
• High flexibility
• Clear communication and coordination

We make sure that tasks are not only completed, but also meaningfully integrated into the overall context.

Management services are defined and set up in close coordination with the management. Interfaces, responsibilities and processes are clearly defined to ensure smooth cooperation.

Tasks are reliably taken over and continuously coordinated during operation. Changes and new requirements can be flexibly integrated.

Management services are closely linked to other services and support the implementation of projects, programs or operational initiatives in particular.

A growing company needed support in the area of sales marketing, but was unable to build up its own resources for this. At the same time, activities needed to be structured and continuously implemented.

In use were:

• Marketing activities planned and implemented
• Content created and maintained
• Communication measures controlled
• Results documented and evaluated

The company was able to concentrate on its core business while the supporting tasks were reliably taken over.