Martin Michaelis - Co-Founder

Q: Where is Martin based?

Martin is based in Lisbon, Portugal and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Martin speak?

Martin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Portuguese (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Martin have?

Martin has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Martin has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 9 months . Note that Martin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Martin's latest experience?

Martin's most recent position is Co-Founder at fiveP eG .

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

In recent years, Martin has worked for fiveP eG and Mediative Leadership .

Q: Which industries is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Energy , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Human Resources (HR) , and Information Technology (IT) . Martin also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Martin worked in recently?

Martin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Martin worked in recently?

Martin has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Human Resources (HR) , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Lisbon, Portugal

Experience

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 2 months

Co-Founder

fiveP eG

Jan 2015 - Present

11 years 2 months

Founder

Mediative Leadership

Jan 2011 - Dec 2015

5 years

Head of Mediation Projects

CSSP United World College Mostar

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

4 years

Consultant

CN St. Gallen AG

International Mediator

AA/EU

Challenge: Mediation in crisis regions under political pressure
Solutions: Confidential dialogue formats; large-group mediation (round tables); capacity building through mediation training; de-escalation paths; monitoring; advising political decision-makers in peace processes
Results: Temporary restoration of dialogue ability; reduction of predicted escalations; partial institutionalization of dialogue between different ethnic groups

Interim Change Lead / Culture Development

Statutory Health Insurance

Challenge: Post-Covid - relocation and office downsizing, shift to mobile work, need for an agile culture, mindset and structure, criticism for decisions made without involving employees
Solutions: workplace design by employees, pulse diagnosis and hybrid routines; introduction of feedback/retro formats and flatter decision-making guidelines; hybrid one-year "Agile Leadership" training for managers and employees
Results: smooth go-live without service interruption; delegation level up by about 15% (manager survey); customer proximity score +0.4; stronger feedback culture and increased personal responsibility through more decision-making and design options

Head of Change/Organisational Development

Home/Health-Tech

Challenge: growth with the need for more self-organization and trust
Solutions: design and introduction of sociocracy with new roles and decision formats; five-step culture process; establishment of a consent/advisory process, feedback rituals and governance circles; development of e-learning and a learning podcast for internal training in self-organization
Results: model for around 180 employees; faster decisions; more identity and ownership through own decision options; quicker adoption of new work formats; extensive cross-team cooperation with more innovation and networked learning

International Mediator

Industry/Transport

Challenge: conflicts between the executive board and the works council, avoiding a potential labor dispute/strike
Solutions: background talks; clarification of interests; negotiation process; drafting of agreements and follow-up
Results: avoidance of a possible strike; establishment of new robust communication channels with shorter escalation paths; resolution of personal differences

Head of Change/Organisational Development

Tech-Health SME

Challenge: drop in revenue, lack of innovation, need for feedback and innovation culture
Solutions: five-step culture process; co-design of team charter; rituals and responsibility design; establishment of an internal innovation team; transformation of leadership level and error culture
Results: four new innovations in 3.5 months; innovation sharing groups; fear of mistakes decreased by 1.8 points in employee survey (scale 1-5), leading to improved collaboration and idea flow

OE Architect & Head of PE

Administration

Challenge: agile working as a basis for open governance, to break silos and regulatory routines and bring citizens closer
Solutions: agile structures; clear decision paths; transparency and meeting standards; development of the OE program "Agile Leadership" with e-learning, learning podcast and change ambassadors; internal change structure with action learning, change ambassadors and sharing groups
Results: reached around 200 employees; established binding routines; better coordination and service; reduced decision time according to feedback survey; measurable mindset shift to strengthen personal accountability, faster implementation of new formats and sustainable learning communities

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 (15 years), Energy (6 years), and Education (5 years).

Professional Services

Energy

Education

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 Strategy (15 years), Human Resources (11 years), Information Technology (6 years), and Project Management (5 years).

Strategy

Human Resources

Information Technology

Project Management

Summary

Interim leader for transformation, culture & leadership in conflict- and change-intensive environments.

I stabilize collaboration, establish effective work models (remote/hybrid) and deliver results – from program to line.

Skills

Roles**
Interim Change Lead / Head Of Culture
Head Of Organizational Development / Transformation / Personnel Development
Interim Head Of People & Culture
Culture Program Lead / Post-merger
Conflict Mediator Management ↔ Co-determination
Levers & Methodology**
Culture Diagnostics (Incl. Ai)
30/60/90-day Plans
Mediation & Governance (Works Council / Staff Council Arbitration), Ground Rules
Leadership Programs, Offsites & Sparring, Executive Coaching
Self-organization/sociocracy
Okr
Agile/lean Rituals
Role & Participation Design
Stakeholder Management & Implementation Control
Experiential Learning Cycle
E-learning Formats
Learning Podcast
Microlearning
Large-group Formats
Remote/hybrid Work Models
Effectiveness Tracking
Industries & Environments**
Health/insurance (Health Insurers)
Industry/automotive
Transport/logistics (Public Transport/db Environment)
Tech/software (Scaling & Self-organization)
Public Sector/administration
Politics & International Missions

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Portuguese

Intermediate

Education

Potsdam District Court

Second State Exam in Law · Law · Potsdam, Germany

University of Mainz

Master of Arts in Political Science · Political Science · Mainz, Germany

University of Freiburg

First State Exam in Law · Law · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Mediation (BM Standard, 200h)

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Martin based?

Martin is based in Lisbon, Portugal and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Martin speak?

Martin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Portuguese (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Martin have?

Martin has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Martin has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 9 months. Note that Martin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Martin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Martin would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder, Founder, Head of Mediation Projects.

What is Martin's latest experience?

Martin's most recent position is Co-Founder at fiveP eG.

What companies has Martin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Martin has worked for fiveP eG and Mediative Leadership.

Which industries is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Energy, and Education.

Which business areas is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Human Resources (HR), and Information Technology (IT). Martin also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Martin worked in recently?

Martin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Energy.

Which business areas has Martin worked in recently?

Martin has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Human Resources (HR), and Information Technology (IT).

What is Martin's education?

Martin holds a Master in Political Science from University of Mainz.

Does Martin have any certificates?

Martin has 1 certificate: Mediation (BM Standard, 200h).

What is the availability of Martin?

Martin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Martin?

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