Göran Hielscher - Senior Agile Transformation Coach

Q: Where is Göran based?

Göran is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Göran speak?

Göran speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Göran have?

Göran has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Göran has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months . Note that Göran may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Göran's latest experience?

Göran's most recent position is Senior Agile Transformation Coach at Austrian Airlines .

Q: What companies has Göran worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Göran has worked for The Inspiracy Group .

Q: Which industries is Göran most experienced in?

Göran is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Advertising , and Education . Göran also has some experience in Fashion and Apparel , Aerospace and Defense , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Göran most experienced in?

Göran is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning . Göran also has some experience in Marketing , Product Development , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Göran worked in recently?

Göran has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Göran worked in recently?

Göran has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Senior Agile Transformation Coach

Austrian Airlines

Spearheaded company-wide agile transformation initiative impacting over 7000 employees
Designed and implemented new work frameworks, establishing more than 15 self-organising teams
Created innovative learning journey formats, combining agile methodologies with practical application
Facilitated large-scale change workshops for over 200 participants, driving cultural transformation
Developed sustainable communication strategies for internal and external stakeholder management

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

Head of Design Thinking

Berlin School of Digital Business

Architected comprehensive Design Thinking curriculum for corporate clients (Bosch, DB, and Roland Berger)
Led multi-month innovation projects resulting in successful product launches and process improvements
Coached executive teams in human-centered design methodologies and innovation practices
Established measurement frameworks for tracking training impact and ROI

Jan 2013 - Present

13 years 2 months

Senior Consultant & Master Facilitator

The Inspiracy Group

Led systemic transformation projects for international corporations, focusing on cultural change and agile methodologies
Designed and delivered executive coaching programs and leadership development workshops for over 1000 professionals
Developed custom training curricula in Design Thinking, facilitating more than 100 workshops across Europe
Delivered keynotes on organisational transformation and human-centered leadership at industry conferences

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

UX/UI Strategy Consultant

Swisscom Switzerland

Developed enterprise-wide strategic framework for human-centered design adoption
Created comprehensive training materials and facilitation guides for UX/UI best practices
Trained over 100 professionals in customer experience methodologies and Design Thinking
Established metrics for measuring customer experience improvements

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Editorial Manager

Mediaplanet Publishing House

Led team of 50 editors, managing end-to-end content production and quality assurance
Established editorial guidelines and quality management systems
Recruited and developed junior talent, implementing coaching program for journalists
Ensured consistent on-time delivery of publications while maintaining editorial excellence

Jan 2004 - Dec 2011

8 years

Independent Design Consultant

goerex.net

Provided comprehensive design and copywriting services for a diverse client portfolio
Developed brand identities and communication strategies for SMEs
Created marketing collateral and digital assets for various industries

Jan 2003 - Dec 2004

2 years

Head of Design & Copy

Spreadshirt

Led creative direction for international e-commerce brand
Developed brand guidelines and communication strategies
Managed design team and external creative partners
Created compelling marketing materials and product communications

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (13 years), Advertising (8 years), Education (2 years), Fashion (2 years), Aerospace and Defense (1 year), and Telecommunication (1 year).

Professional Services

Advertising

Education

Fashion

Aerospace and Defense

Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Human Resources (14 years), Project Management (13 years), Strategy (13 years), Marketing (9 years), Product Development (3 years), and Business Intelligence (1 year).

Human Resources

Project Management

Strategy

Marketing

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Summary

A master facilitator with over a decade of experience combining systemic thinking and human-centered design. My strength lies in creating transformative learning experiences that unlock group potential. With expertise in Design Thinking and systemic coaching, I excel at crafting engaging learning journeys and navigating complex group dynamics. My ENTP-driven curiosity and strategic mindset enable me to translate challenges into actionable insights while building lasting behavioural change.

Skills

Systemic Organizational Development
Large Group Facilitation
Design Thinking
Strategic Transformation
Leadership Development
Change Management
Agile Coaching
Workshop Design & Delivery
Communication Strategy
Participatory Leadership
Systems Mapping
Pattern Analysis
Innovation Facilitation
Stakeholder Management
Digital Facilitation
Human-centered Design
Data & Ai Literacy
Complex Problem Solving
Team Development
Storytelling & Narrative Design
Process Design
Cross-cultural Communication
Creative Direction
Training Development
Group Dynamics
Workshop Design & Facilitation
Systemic Consulting & Coaching
Group Communication Development
Leadership & Team Development
Keynote Speaking & Presentation
Resource & Potential Activation
Content Creation & Copywriting
Design Thinking Methods
Visual Communication Design
Strategic Workshop Design
Process Documentation
Adobe Creative Suite
Office & Keynote
Digital Facilitation Tools
Traktor (Audio)
Strategic Systemic Thinking
Pattern Recognition & Analysis
Group Dynamic Understanding
Empathic Observation
Complex Communication
Fast Ideation & Innovation
Knowledge Integration
Quick-witted Problem Solving
Cooperative Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Bridge Building & Connecting
Imaginative Thinking

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2005 - Jun 2012

University of the Arts

Degree in Social and Business Communication, Verbal Communication & Communication Studies · Social and Business Communication · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2000 - Jun 2003

Quadratmedien GmbH + Torpedoleipzig GmbH

Media Designer, digital and print media design · Media Design · Leipzig, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Advanced Data & AI Management

StackFuelDataLab

Advanced Participatory Leadership

Gen-HGmbHArtofHosting

Systems Mapping & Complexity Management

SystemMappingAcademy

Digital Facilitation Excellence

Openmjnd

Systemic Organizational Development

InstituteforSynergyBerlin

Relationship Intelligence

InstituteforRelationshipDynamicsBerlin

Design Thinking Leadership

HPID-SchoolPotsdam

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Göran based?

Göran is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Göran speak?

Göran speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Göran have?

Göran has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Göran has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months. Note that Göran may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Göran be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Göran would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Agile Transformation Coach, Head of Design Thinking, Senior Consultant & Master Facilitator.

What is Göran's latest experience?

Göran's most recent position is Senior Agile Transformation Coach at Austrian Airlines.

What companies has Göran worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Göran has worked for The Inspiracy Group.

Which industries is Göran most experienced in?

Göran is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Advertising, and Education. Göran also has some experience in Fashion and Apparel, Aerospace and Defense, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Göran most experienced in?

Göran is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Project Management, and Strategy and Planning. Göran also has some experience in Marketing, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Göran worked in recently?

Göran has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Göran worked in recently?

Göran has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Göran's education?

Göran holds a Doctorate in Media Design from Quadratmedien GmbH + Torpedoleipzig GmbH.

Does Göran have any certificates?

Göran has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Advanced Data & AI Management, Advanced Participatory Leadership, and Systems Mapping & Complexity Management.

What is the availability of Göran?

Göran is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Göran?

Göran's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.