Management Consulting & Strategy
Clarity in
complex
decisions.
Dr. Matthias-Johannes Fischer advises companies at strategic turning points—from analysis through implementation. His approach combines extensive executive experience with interdisciplinary thinking to identify complex developments early and enable sound decisions for future challenges.
Request a conversation →30+
Years of C-suite and CEO experience
5
Client companies
3
Industry focus areas
Areas of Practice
Expertise
I.
Strategy Development
Assessing economic, technological, and societal developments and developing resilient corporate strategies—grounded in reliable data, extensive executive experience, and interdisciplinary, principle-based thinking.
II.
Organizational Transformation
Analyzing and realigning structures, processes, and responsibilities to strengthen organizational agility and turn change into effective strategic and operational action.
III.
Digital Agenda
Assessing technological developments, evaluating practical AI and digitalization opportunities, and translating them into viable business models, processes, and governance structures—with a focus on sustainable competitiveness.
IV.
Finance & Risk Advisory
Evaluating companies, investments, and business models, and conducting structured analyses of financial and strategic risks—based on reliable metrics, scenarios, and business experience.
V.
Executive Coaching
Confidential sparring for executives facing intense decision pressure—to clarify options, challenge assumptions, and strengthen personal effectiveness in periods of change.
VI.
Interim Management
Assuming executive responsibility in transition, transformation, and crisis situations—with clear priorities, disciplined execution, and a robust plan for stabilization and handover.
My Approach
“Not every correct answer leads to the future. But every sustainable future begins with the right questions.”
Resources
Downloads
New
White Paper · PDF
The Silent Fixed Point of AI
Poststructuralism, language models, and the hidden value core of artificial decision-making—a strategic analysis of how technical and institutional fixed points stabilize AI behavior and how their unnoticed corruption could become a critical safety risk.
Form · PDF
Supplier Declaration: REACH, RoHS, and POP
Supplier declaration for miscellaneous supplies and multiple product groups, covering SVHCs, RoHS substance limits, POP/PFAS, surface coatings, and supporting documentation to be retained by the supplier.
Essay · PDF
The Sliding of Signifieds
Lacan, artificial intelligence, and the question of Europe’s vision—a philosophical and strategic analysis of judgment in the age of AI and the implications for technological sovereignty, education, and pluralism.
White Paper · PDF
Goodbye, Global!
The implications of geopolitical fragmentation for Germany’s mid-sized industrial sector—a strategic analysis including risk assessment, industry comparison, and an implementation plan.
White Paper · PDF · German
AI Consulting for Germany’s Mid-Sized Businesses
Strategies, business cases, and implementation models for introducing artificial intelligence successfully—including ROI calculations, checklists, and a governance roadmap. The linked document is currently available in German.
White Paper · PDF · German
Post-Merger Integration: From Transaction to Transformation
Key success factors for operational, cultural, and strategic integration—including a framework for the first 100 days, a RACI matrix, and 50 critical questions. The linked document is currently available in German.
White Paper · PDF · German
Leadership in Times of Change
An analysis of leadership patterns during transformation—effective and dysfunctional behaviors, a leadership typology, and practical recommendations. The linked document is currently available in German.
Guide · PDF · German
The First Engagement: What Companies Should Know
A practical guide for first-time clients—covering the consulting relationship, fee models, typical phases, contractual parameters, and ways to secure results. The linked document is currently available in German.
Selected Publications and Resources
Detailed, search-friendly online summaries are available for selected papers and practical resources.
Inquiries
Contact
I give every inquiry careful attention. Briefly describe your situation, and I will usually respond within 48 hours.
Email
Phone
available upon request
Location
Germany · remote and on-site