Oliver Schrader

Systemic Organisational Consultant and Coach
Portrait von Oliver Schrader

»I serve organisations and their leaders as a sparring partner with whom they can work to address their most fundamental questions about goals and the ways to achieve them. Even – in fact, especially – when complex environmental factors are in play. And I give them the certainty that asking these questions is always worth the effort.«

The challenge of living up to “good” goals while also conducting business in a solid, sustainable fashion is another matter. I see my role as helping to manage conflicting goals in a way that is beneficial for both the organisation and its environment.

Each organisation is unique, with its own particular objectives, circumstances and resources. That was one reason why I developed the qualitative organisation analysis tool. I’d rather listen carefully than reach instantly for a one-size-fits-all solution or a favourite tool.

My current focus is on strategy development and systemic effectiveness, i.e. how organisations can contribute to socially desirable developments in cooperation and collaboration with other stakeholders and at the same time prosper as an organisation.

Clients and colleagues say I approach their questions and situations with specific, tailor-made responses, that I address challenging issues and enable constructive dialogue about them. They also appreciate my ability to combine my vast experience with a keen passion for creating new solutions.

  • Social science education
  • 25 years of consulting experience
  • Self-employed entrepreneur
  • Lots and lots of organizational analysis
  • Teaching activities at universities and universities of appied sciences
  • Author of “The Rules of Leadership” 2015
Publications by Oliver Schrader