Jochen K.-Change Management

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Experience
Change Management, Process Management
Large consulting firm
- Change management
- Project management
- Resource management
IT target vision development for HR applications
German government agency
- Project management
Technical implementation of the HR department’s digitalization strategy
Chemical industry company
- Adaptation of various HR software solutions, such as SuccessFactors, PeopleDoc, Learning Management Systems
- SuccessFactors
- MS SharePoint
- Signavio
- Visio
- MS Project
- Office
- Project management
Development of a digitalization strategy and process optimization for the HR department
Chemical industry company
- Project planning to adapt various HR software solutions, such as SuccessFactors, PeopleDoc, Learning Management Systems
- SuccessFactors
- MS SharePoint
- Signavio
- Visio
- MS Project
- Office
- Project management
- Change management
- Business process optimization
- Strategy consulting
Business process optimization in the HR department
Provider of cleanroom technology and engineering services
- SuccessFactors
- MS SharePoint
- Signavio
- Visio
- MS Project
- Office
- Project management
- Change management
- Business process optimization
- Strategy consulting
Introduction of competency management and digitalization
Deutsche Telekom
- Development of interfaces, reports and forms in decidalo (.net)
- Aris
- MS Project
- Office
- Jira
- Confluence
- Agile project management
- Change management
- Business process optimization
Interim Management, Head of HR
Energy Plant Manufacturer
- Disciplinary management of 4 employees
Interim Management
Dongsen-Shiyan Automotive Seals Co.,Ltd.
- MS Project
- Office
- Agile project management
Introduction of competency management, digitalization and talent management
Deutsche Telekom
- Development of interfaces, reports and forms in decidalo (.net) and MS SharePoint (ASP.NET)
- Aris
- MS Project
- Office
- Agile project management
- Change management
- Business process optimization
- Training concept
Interim Management
LFP Lightweight Technology
- Support and advice during the establishment of the GmbH
- Recruitment of specialists
- Implementation of initial lightweight construction projects (QSP technology)
- Disciplinary management of 4 employees
- Aris
- MS Project
- Office
- MS SharePoint
- Agile project management
- Change management
- Business process modeling
Competency management and digitalization
Service provider in the broadcasting and media industry
- Development of interfaces, reports, and forms in decidalo (.net)
- Aris
- MS Project
- Office
- MS SharePoint
- Agile project management
- Change management
- Business process optimization
- Training concept
Introduction of competency management, digitalization, and talent management
Market research institute
- Development of interfaces, reports, and forms in decidalo (.net)
- Aris
- MS Project
- Office
- MS SharePoint
- Agile project management
- Change management
- Business process optimization
- Training concept
Conceptual consulting
Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik
- Development of interfaces, reports, and forms in decidalo (.net)
- Aris
- MS Project
- Office
- MS SharePoint
- Project management
- Project marketing
- Training concept
Conceptual consulting on knowledge management methods
Bank
- Project management
- Change management
- Business process optimization
- Knowledge relay
- Training concept
Conceptual consulting on competency management, digitalization, and talent management
Energy provider
- Introduction of an external developer database
- SAP Web Dynpro ABAP
- decidalo (.net)
- MS SharePoint (ASP.NET)
- Aris
- MS Project
- Office
- Project management
- Change management
- Business process optimization
Introduction of employee and target-setting discussions
Volkswagen Group
- Development of forms and customer-specific infotypes in SAP Web Dynpro ABAP
- MS SharePoint
- Aris
- Visio
- MS Project
- Office
- SCRUM
- Change Management
- Talent Management
- Business Process Optimization
- Training Concept
- Technical Leadership of 3 Employees
Business Process Optimization in Component Manufacturing
Automotive Group
- MS SharePoint
- Aris
- Visio
- MS Project
- Office
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Business Process Optimization
Introduction of Knowledge Bases
Automotive Group
- Development of interfaces, reports and forms for emc² Documentum
- MS Project
- Office
- Documentum
- Project Management
- Document Management
- Information Management
- Change Management
- Business Process Optimization
Introduction of Knowledge Bases
Miele
- Development of interfaces, reports and forms for MS SharePoint (ASP.NET)
- Aris
- MS Project
- Office
- Knowledge Management
- Workflow Management
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Business Process Optimization
Conceptual Development and Introduction of Competency Management
Volkswagen Group
- Development of interfaces, forms and infotypes in SAP Web Dynpro & ABAP, decidalo (.net), MS SharePoint (ASP.NET)
- SCRUM
- Change Management
- Business Process Optimization
Strategic Evaluation of Document Management, Workflow and Collaboration Tools
Volkswagenkonzern
- Evaluation of Nintex, Microsoft SharePoint, Skype, emc² Documentum, IBM Quickplace, etc.
- Knowledge management
- Project management
- Workflow management
Lecturer Evaluation and Training Programs
Volkswagen
- Creation of an IT curriculum at undergraduate level
- MS Project
- Office
- Project management
- Interviews
Introduction of Knowledge Bases and Collaboration
Unternehmensnetzwerk der Sanitär- und Klimabranche
- Domino/Notes technology
- Editorially supported publishing and revision process
- Discussion forums
- Knowledge management
- Project management
- Change management
- Business process optimization
Strategic Knowledge Management Consulting
Volkswagenkonzern
- Lotus Domino/Notes, emc² Documentum, translation software
- MS Project
- Office
- Knowledge management
- Workflow management
- Project management
- Change management
- Business process optimization
- ITIL
- Functional leadership of 4 employees
Research Associate and Doctoral Studies
Universität Bielefeld
- Research on geographically distributed collaboration and knowledge management
- StarOffice
- DB/2
- Project management
- Interviews
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecommunication, Professional Services, Government and Administration, and Education.
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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources, Operations, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.
Summary
Dr. Jochen Köhler has been leading projects in companies and organizations since 1999, mainly in HR, including topics such as digitalization, strategic HR work, change management, talent management, business process optimization, and knowledge and competency management. One of his key areas of work was the global introduction of innovative methods of employee development at the Volkswagen Group. He also leads projects in strategic HR work, including the introduction of employee reviews, performance reviews and goal-setting meetings, as well as horizontal and vertical employee development, talent management, career planning, professional and management development, HR resource management, and strategic workforce planning.
Skills
It Project Management: In Almost All Knowledge And Information Management Projects, Existing Solutions Need To Be Adapted Or New Solutions Introduced. Target Group: It Departments, Business Departments.
Collaboration: Experts Or Project Teams Are Connected Across Locations. The Aim Is To Work Competently On Selected Topics And Projects. Target Group: Subject Matter Experts, Professional Groups, Project Teams.
Knowledge Bases / Document Management: Experts Or Project Teams Continuously Document Work Results And Experience. The Aim Is To Build Information Pools That Allow Relevant Information To Be Found Efficiently And As Needed. Target Group: Subject Matter Experts, Managers, Project Teams.
Competency Management: Employee Competencies And Job Requirements Are Described And Made Transparent. The Aim Is To Optimize Employee Development And Deployment. Target Group: All Employees.
Knowledge Directory: Employees Enter Their Areas Of Focus And Expertise In Electronic “Yellow Pages.” The Aim Is To Quickly And Easily Find Competent Contacts At All Company Locations. Target Group: All Employees.
Knowledge Handover: Specialist Or Management Knowledge Is Transferred To One Or More Successors. The Method Is Suitable For Individual Handovers (Predecessor - Successor) Or Group Handovers (E.G. Project Team A - Project Team B). The Aim Is To Preserve The Knowledge And Experience Of Employees Who Are Leaving Or Moving To Another Role Within The Company. Target Group: Subject Matter Experts, Managers, Project Teams.
Strategy Consulting (Knowledge Management): Knowledge Management Is Integrated Into The Company Strategy And Business Processes. The Aim Is To Select And Implement The Methods And Approaches That Best Suit The Company From A Wide Range Of Options. Target Group: Managers, Top Management.
It Project Management (Strategic Hr Work): In Almost All Strategic Hr Projects, Existing Solutions Need To Be Adapted Or New Solutions Introduced. Target Group: It Departments, Business Departments.
Strategic Workforce Planning: Workforce Planning That Responds Early To Foreseeable Developments (Demographics, Changes In Products, Legal Regulations, Market Requirements, Etc.). Target Group: Managers, Top Management.
Digitalization (Hr): Automating Hr Processes, Such As Employee Self-Service, And Analyzing And Forecasting Human Capital Data. Target Group: Employees, Managers, Project Teams.
Introduction Of Performance Reviews: Employee Performance Is Discussed In Regular Meetings Between Managers And Employees. Target Group: Employees, Managers.
Introduction Of Goal-Setting Meetings: Managers And Employees Regularly And Systematically Discuss The Employee’S Personal Goals And The Organization’S Goals, And Agree On Actions To Achieve Them. Target Group: Employees, Managers.
Horizontal And Vertical Employee Development: Managers And Employees Systematically And Regularly Discuss Development Opportunities And Career Paths. Target Group: Employees, Managers.
Hr Resource Management: An Efficient Method For Finding The Right Employees For Defined Tasks When Project Teams Are Formed, Positions Are Filled, Or Working Groups Are Set Up On An Ongoing Basis. Target Group: Employees, Managers, Project Teams.
Talent Management: Identifying Roles And Functions That Are Critical To The Company’S Success And Ensuring They Are Filled. Target Group: Employees, Managers.
Curriculum Development & Instructor Evaluation: Internal And External Training Courses And Instructors Are Evaluated Using Various Methods To Continuously Improve Training Programs. Target Group: Training And Development Department, Corporate University.
Company Start-Up: Managing All Steps Involved In Setting Up A Company (Notarized Incorporation, Permits, Business Bank Account, Registration With The Trade Office, Ihk, Chamber Of Crafts, Commercial Register, Tax Office, Etc.). Context: Start-Ups In The German Market.
Business Plan: Developing The Business Idea And Financial Plan, Including Founder Profile, Description Of The Target Group, Market And Competition, Marketing And Sales Plans, Swot Analysis, And Detailed Financial Planning. Context: Start-Ups In The German Market.
Project Management (Interim Management): Applying Professional And Modern Project Management Methods When Setting Up A Company. Context: Start-Ups In The German Market.
Business Process Optimization (Gpo) / Business Process Reengineering (Bpr): Improving Business Processes Using Proven Methods To Ensure Efficient And Reliable Processes. Context: Start-Ups In The German Market, Existing Companies.
Recruitment: Managing All Recruitment Processes, From Defining Requirements And Searching For Candidates To Preparing Employment Contracts. Context: Start-Ups In The German Market, Existing Companies.
Onboarding: Systematically Introducing New Employees To The Company So They Can Become Productive Quickly And Stay For The Long Term (Including Through Use Of The Knowledge Handover Method). Context: Start-Ups In The German Market, Existing Companies.
Introducing Or Modifying Software To Support The Digitalization Of Hr, Including: Sap (Successfactors And Other Modules), Workday, Oracle, Decidalo, Various Learning Management Systems, Aris (And Other Process Visualization Tools), Ms Office, Ms Project, Domino/Notes, Etc.
Responsibility For All Aspects Of Traditional And Agile Project Management, As Well As Writing Specifications, Selecting Software Vendors, Implementation, And Conducting Systematic Tests.
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Education
Universität Bielefeld, Faculty of Sociology
Doctorate, research topic: Collaboration across locations and knowledge management · Sociology · Bielefeld, Germany
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Jochen is based in Bielefeld, Germany.
Jochen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Jochen has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Jochen has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 20 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Jochen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Jochen would be well-suited for roles such as: Change Management, Process Management, IT target vision development for HR applications, Technical implementation of the HR department’s digitalization strategy.
Jochen's most recent position is Change Management, Process Management at Large consulting firm.
In recent years, Jochen has worked for Large consulting firm, German government agency, Chemical industry company, Provider of cleanroom technology and engineering services, and Deutsche Telekom.
Jochen is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Telecommunication. Jochen also has some experience in Government and Administration, Professional Services, and Education.
Jochen is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Human Resources. Jochen also has some experience in Operations, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.
Jochen has recently worked in industries like Chemical, Telecommunication, and Professional Services.
Jochen has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Human Resources.
Jochen holds a Doctorate in Sociology from Universität Bielefeld, Faculty of Sociology.
Jochen is immediately available for suitable projects.
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