Rising Numbers
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In an era of geopolitical conflicts and multiple crises shaking economic stability, business success and growth are a huge challenge for executives and board members. At the same time, change is happening faster than ever before.
Amidst this dynamic environment, we support decision-makers across all industries in leveraging expertise of future to seize epochal opportunities and surpass key performance metrics. Or, as our clients put it: We create rising numbers in rougher waters.

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With our knowledge of the future, we help select companies, governments, and societal actors seize transformational opportunities and address challenges facing top management.

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Where we can help.
And with what.

F ocus Topics. Auf Basis von Zukunftswissen. S ustainability B usiness M odel I nnovation. B usiness A ssessment. O vercoming C rises P latforms E cosystems. P ublic O pinion. N ew Markets G lobal Growth. Q uality E conomy. ( New) C ompetitors. D igitization. P sychometrics R esilience R isk. C ulture E mployees. Focus Topics THOMSEN GROUP
F ocus Topics. Auf Basis von Zukunftswissen. S ustainability B usiness M odel I nnovation. N ew Markets G lobal Growth. P latforms E cosystems. D igitization. R esilience R isk. ( New) C ompetitors. P ublic O pinion. B usiness A ssessment. C ulture E mployees. Q uality E conomy. O vercoming C rises P sychometrics

Corporate Strategy.

  • Company Strategies. Global Growth.
  • Diversity, Impact, Purpose (DIP).
  • Resilience Management.

Applied Futurology.

  • Future Research. GAP-Bridging.
  • NanoScenario Analytics. Insights.
  • Customized Strategic Foresight.

Innovation.

  • Innovationmanagement. Search Fields.
  • Business Areas. Business Models.
  • Products and Services.

Transformation.

  • Business- and Organizational Development.
  • Post Merger Integration. Digitization.
  • Crises. Performance Improvement. HR.

Corporate Finance.

  • Exit Readiness. Exit Happiness. M&A.
  • Commercial & Financial Due Diligence.
  • Zero-Based-Budgeting.

Sales, Marketing.

  • Market Management.
  • Sales Solutions. Digital and Analog.
  • Marketing, PR, Social Media.

As a global management consulting firm, we solve the challenges of top management. Our core business consists of six consulting segments: Corporate Strategy (integrated corporate strategies are our focus), Applied Futurology (studies of the future), Innovation Development, Transformation, Corporate Finance, as well as Sales and Marketing. The blue rectangles in the above infographic show where we can help: Core Services represent our most prominent consulting segments. The blue bubbles, on the other hand, highlight what we can help with: Focus Topics are current areas of particular interest to our clients. However, it is always future-specific knowledge that renders a solution particularly effective for any given challenge.

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In the future.

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Easity. FutureAsset® Easity.
Sociability. FutureAsset® Sociability.

Future is the most overlooked variable of business strategy, even though it’s proven to increase problem-solving effectiveness. Here, FutureAssets® highlight significant societal developments concerning the attitudes and perspectives of humans, all of which will be relevant for the next 50 years (at least). You won’t find fashionable trends on this list. FutureAssets® are the result of in-depth analyses using our renowned transformation sciences.

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  • Hashtag from 14:07, January 2, 2026 Our posts on social media, this one by Florian von Schreitter

    #QualityEconomy: Wohlstand durch eine neue Wachstumsökonomie. Astrid Schulte, Vorstandsvorsitzende der Berendsohn Aktiengesellschaft, schreibt mit dem Titel: „Die Magie der Kohärenz – wenn einfach alles passt “.  Astrid Schulte erläutert, warum der Schlüssel zum #Unternehmenserfolg in der #Kohärenz - einer tiefen Übereinstimmung zwischen inneren Werten und äußeren Handlungen – liegt: Für sie sind fünf Pfeiler entscheidend für eine konsistente #Transformation: 1️⃣ Die Erarbeitung einer Vision/Mission/Werten 2️⃣ Eine saubere Strategie, ein neues Businessmodell 3️⃣ Das Kooperationsmodell 4️⃣ Nahe und individuelle Führung 5️⃣ Keine Führung ohne Selbstregulierung „Die 5 Pfeiler, die für eine konsistente Transformation entwickelt wurden, ermöglichen es, eine starke Identität sowohl innerhalb des Unternehmens als auch nach außen aufzubauen. Das Ziel ist es, eine Umgebung zu schaffen, in der jeder Einzelne in seinem Element ist und das große Ganze unterstützt. Diese Werte schaffen Resilienz und die Fähigkeit, sich schnell und flexibel auf Veränderungen einzustellen, während interne Konflikte minimiert werden.“ Liebe Astrid, vielen Dank für deinen Blick auf Führung - durch Kohärenz zwischen innen und außen - in der #QualityEconomy. -------------------------- Über die Quality Economy  Die Quality Economy kann zur Lösung der drängenden globalen Herausforderungen beitragen. Sie schafft eine Neudefinition von Wachstum und Wohlstand und nähert sich der Frage, wie eine qualitative Zukunftsökonomie aussehen kann. Wir haben dazu in den letzten zwei Jahren mit vielen Top-Entscheiderinnen und -Entscheidern aus Wirtschaft, Politik und Gesellschaft an der Frage gearbeitet, wie sich die Quality Economy in ihrer jeweiligen Industrie manifestiert und was zur Realisierung getan werden muss. In den nächsten Tagen und Wochen werde ich hierzu mehr Insights posten. Prof. Bernd Thomsen Simone Thomsen Dr. Oliver Everling Springer Nature Read more

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  • Hashtag from 10:28, December 29, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Florian von Schreitter

    Fermentationsküche auf Top-Niveau im Berliner Restaurant „Rutz“: Definitiv eine Wiederholung wert – oder, um es mit den Worten des Michelin Guide zu sagen: „Eine Reise wert!“ #Innovationen entstehen oft direkt vor unseren Augen und sind nicht immer hochtechnologisch oder hochkomplex. Manchmal ist es nur die Erinnerung an alte Techniken. In der Lebensmittelherstellung diente #Fermentation lange Zeit vor allem der Haltbarmachung und spielt in nahezu allen Kulturräumen eine bedeutende Rolle, von Sauerkraut über Kefir bis hin zu Miso. Fermentation findet statt, wenn Mikroorganismen (z. B. Bakterien und Hefen) Nahrungsbestandteile abbauen und dabei neue Aromen sowie gesundheitsfördernde Verbindungen entstehen lassen. In der modernen Gastronomie, die mich begeistert, fasziniert und immer wieder in ihren Bann zieht, kreiert Marco Müller durch Fermentation und viele weitere Techniken – für mich – gänzlich neue Geschmacksprofile. Insbesondere die überwiegend regionalen Zutaten zeigen eine beeindruckende Bandbreite, die sich auch in seiner Fermentationsbibliothek widerspiegelt. Der Guide schreibt über das Rutz: „Lassen Sie sich auf die "Reise" durch Marco Müllers Inspirationsmenü ein. Mit seinem eigenen, klaren Stil baut er im Menü gekonnt einen Spannungsbogen auf, der Service erläutert auf angenehm lockere und legere Art die Ideen hinter den Gerichten und geht gerne auf Fragen ein. Die Küche arbeitet ausgesprochen exakt, ohne dabei Leichtigkeit und Gefühl zu verlieren. Die Gerichte bestehen aus wenigen Komponenten und wirken fast reduziert, stecken aber voller Details, die für eine fantastische Tiefe sorgen. Die Produkte kommen von ausgesuchten Lieferanten, die man persönlich kennt, alles ist von bester Qualität.“ Read more

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  • Hashtag from 21:57, December 18, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Prof. Bernd Thomsen

    Do we take ourselves a bit too seriously - 365 days a year, in razor-sharp focus? What if we dialed it down for a moment, softened the lens, and generously let others enjoy full clarity instead? Case in point:  Andrea Thilo - an outstanding film producer, moderator, and journalist. I had the pleasure of sharing a roundtable with her and other inspiring guests. If I have to appear in a photo at all, this slightly out-of-focus one feels just about right. Wishing you all a #Very #Merry #Christmas and a happy new year. I’m now heading into my winter off - and I’ll keep my word: until the end of January, I won’t just be out of focus. I won’t be in the frame at all. Read more

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  • Hashtag from 21:26, December 18, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Prof. Bernd Thomsen

    #HallofFuture - the non-profit driving force behind #QualityEconomy - has, together with its members, adopted a position paper addressed to the UN, the EU, and the German federal government. Thomas Wuensche (MD at Wünsche Group; pictured left) is one of the members involved. Collectively, the members represent companies employing almost two million people across more than 150 countries, with close to one trillion euros in annual revenue. Their #shared #call: the development of a (supra-)national #EconomicStrategy fit for the challenges of the coming decades. I was pleased to personally hand over this position paper to Thomas in Hamburg - another small but meaningful step in shaping our economic future. Read more

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  • Hashtag from 21:08, December 18, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Prof. Bernd Thomsen

    #HallofFuture - the non-profit driving force behind #QualityEconomy - has, together with its members, adopted a position paper addressed to the UN, the EU, and the German federal government. Saori Dubourg (CEO Greiner AG pictured right) is one of the members involved. Collectively, the members represent companies employing almost two million people across more than 150 countries, with close to one trillion euros in annual revenue. Their #shared #call: the development of a (supra-)national #EconomicStrategy fit for the challenges of the coming decades. I was pleased to personally hand over the book Quality Economy to Saori in Vienna - another small but meaningful step in shaping our economic future. Read more

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  • Hashtag from 21:01, December 18, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Prof. Bernd Thomsen

    #HallofFuture - the non-profit driving force behind #QualityEconomy - has, together with its members, adopted a position paper addressed to the UN, the EU, and the German federal government.  Dr. Andreas Nauerz (Executive Board Member, IONOS; pictured left) is one of the members involved. Collectively, the members represent companies employing almost two million people across more than 150 countries, with close to one trillion euros in annual revenue. Their #shared #call: the development of a (supra-)national #EconomicStrategy fit for the challenges of the coming decades. I was pleased to personally hand over this position paper to Andreas in Berlin - another small but meaningful step in shaping our economic future. Read more

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  • Hashtag from 20:24, December 18, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Prof. Bernd Thomsen

    With Christmas approaching, it has now been 2 months since I had the opportunity to speak to 2,000 guests of the state government of the “Länd of Innovation” - known to some simply as Baden-Württemberg. What has stayed with me since then is not the moment on stage, but the conversations that followed. The many thoughtful messages I continue to receive - especially on the #TransformationArchitecture presented in the keynote - show how strong the shared desire is to move from #analysis to #action. In that spirit, I am sharing a paper (in German) that colleagues originally prepared for a small circle of interested third readers. It reflects only a small - but, as one participant wrote to me, inspiring - part of the keynote. I offer it here as an invitation to continue the debate on how transformation can be shaped with clarity, ambition, and responsibility. Read more

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  • Hashtag from 08:27, December 18, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Prof. Bernd Thomsen

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  • Hashtag from 17:47, December 4, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Florian von Schreitter

    #Quality Economy: Wohlstand durch eine neue Wachstumsökonomie. Martin Jende, Vorstand Personal bei DB Fernverkehr, schreibt mit dem Titel: „Führung in der Quality Economy: Eine Analyse, Orientierung und Handlungsempfehlung für Führungskräfte“. Martin Jende erläutert, warum autoritäre oder rein bürokratische Führungsstile heute nicht mehr ausreichen. Für Ihn sind relevante Führungsstile: 1️⃣ Visionär 2️⃣ Adaptiv 3️⃣ Inklusiv 4️⃣ Ethisch 5️⃣ Regenerativ und nachhaltig 6️⃣ Resilient und anpassungfähig „Insgesamt erfordert die Verbindung zwischen Quality Economy und Führung ein Umdenken traditioneller Führungsmodelle hin zu einer integrativen, qualitätsorientierten Herangehensweise, die die gesamte Organisation durchdringen wird. […] Je mehr sich Unternehmen von der bisherigen Form des Wirtschaftens verabschieden und sich bewusst für eine Ausrichtung auf Qualität im oben beschriebenen Sinne entscheiden, umso gewichtiger wird die Umsetzung dieser auf die Führung wirken. Die entsprechende Führung wird diese Ausrichtung unterstützen.“ Lieber Martin Jende, vielen Dank für ihren Blick auf Führung in der #Quality Economy und auf die Veränderungsnotwendigkeit von Führungskräften und Führungsmodellen, die bei der persönlichen Veränderungsbereitschaft anfängt. Wie könnte es anders sein, schreibe ich diesen Beitrag natürlich aus einem ICE der Deutsche Bahn. -------------------------- Über die Quality Economy   Die Quality Economy kann zur Lösung der drängenden globalen Herausforderungen beitragen. Sie schafft eine Neudefinition von Wachstum und Wohlstand und nähert sich der Frage, wie eine qualitative Zukunftsökonomie aussehen kann. Wir haben dazu in den letzten zwei Jahren mit vielen Top-Entscheiderinnen und -Entscheidern aus Wirtschaft, Politik und Gesellschaft an der Frage gearbeitet, wie sich die Quality Economy in ihrer jeweiligen Industrie manifestiert und was zur Realisierung getan werden muss. In den nächsten Tagen und Wochen werde ich hierzu mehr Insights posten. Prof. Bernd Thomsen Simone Thomsen Dr. Oliver Everling Read more

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  • Hashtag from 09:03, November 28, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Florian von Schreitter

    #QualityEconomy: Wohlstand durch eine neue Wachstumsökonomie. Beginnen möchte ich mit Katja van Doren, Mitglied des Vorstands von RWE, und ihrem Beitrag mit dem Titel: „Synergien für eine nachhaltige Energiewende? Mensch plus KI!“ Katja van Doren untersucht die Synergien zwischen Mensch und künstlicher Intelligenz, die – auch – für eine nachhaltige Energiewende nötig sind. Sie kommt zu dem Schluss, dass KI unter anderem: 1️⃣ Zu signifikanten Effizienzsteigerungen führt. 2️⃣ Menschliche Fähigkeiten ergänzt. 3️⃣ Kreative und strategische Denkprozesse fördert. 4️⃣ Effizientere Rekrutierungsverfahren ermöglicht. „RWE nutzt KI in verschiedenen Organisationsbereichen zur Optimierung von Prozessen und zur Unterstützung der Mitarbeitenden, wobei ethische Überlegungen und eine starke Governance essenziell sind, um den KI-Einsatz nachhaltig und verantwortungsvoll zu gestalten.“ Liebe Katja van Doren, vielen Dank für Ihren Blick auf die  #QualityEconomy mit dem wichtigen Hinweis – auch aus Ihrer Rolle in der  #Energiewende gedacht –, auf die Notwendigkeit, #HR und #KI viel enger zusammenzudenken. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Über die Quality Economy.  Die Quality Economy kann zur Lösung der drängenden globalen Herausforderungen beitragen. Sie schafft eine Neudefinition von Wachstum und Wohlstand und nähert sich der Frage, wie eine qualitative Zukunftsökonomie aussehen kann. Wir haben dazu in den letzten zwei Jahren mit vielen Top-Entscheiderinnen und -Entscheidern aus Wirtschaft, Politik und Gesellschaft an der Frage gearbeitet, wie sich die Quality Economy in ihrer jeweiligen Industrie manifestiert und was zur Realisierung getan werden muss. Read more

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  • Hashtag from 14:33, November 17, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Prof. Bernd Thomsen

    A book shaping the future — with leading CEOs adding their weight to the vision. 📘✨ Many thanks to Prof. Bernd Thomsen and Simone Thomsen — insightful minds and gracious people — for the dedicated copy of Quality Economy. Can’t wait to read it in full. If you haven’t read the Thomsens in your language yet…wait for it. Their work steps outside the macro–micro box and offers a future-focused view of prosperity. 🌍 Quality Economy features perspectives from CEOs such as Tina Müller and Markus Dohle, alongside contributions from voices across policy, science, law, and technology — all sketching what companies of the future should look like. And not only companies — governments and international organizations can take note as well. 🏛️🌐 #QualityEconomy #future #strategy #leadership #innovation #globalperspective Read more

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  • Hashtag from 14:26, November 17, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Prof. Bernd Thomsen

    It was a pleasure to meet honorable Katherine #Brucker, #US Mission to #OSZE, Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister Counselor. Read more

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  • Hashtag from 14:24, November 17, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Prof. Bernd Thomsen

    It was a pleasure to discuss with honorable Howord #Solomon, Acting Permanent US Representative working with #UnitedNations, liberal democracy and quality economy - on the occasion of the books "Let's Save Democracy" (German edition: Spiegel Bestseller "Retten wir unsere Demokratie") and "Quality Economy". https://agorapop.com/ https://lnkd.in/eVpQpWVg Read more

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  • Hashtag from 08:47, November 17, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Prof. Bernd Thomsen

    It is my honor to award Lachlyn #Soper a dedicated volume of #QualityEconomy as a contribution to her ongoing work and impact as a #diplomat in the #USDepartmentOfState. Read more

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  • Hashtag from 07:40, November 17, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Prof. Bernd Thomsen

    Thank you for having me at the 250th anniversary celebration of the #Marines. This elite unit helped the #UnitedStates gain independence from the #BritishEmpire a year before the country even existed. Read more

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  • Hashtag from 10:12, November 9, 2025 Our posts on social media, this one by Prof. Bernd Thomsen

    2000 participants at KONGRESS BW – an impressive gathering of business, science, and politics. Thank you to everyone who listened to me, including Minister of Economic Affairs Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus Baden-Württemberg Read more

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Who we help.

Industry. Motor Vehicles, Transport, Traffic, Chemicals, Investment Goods.

Motor Vehicles,
Transport, Traffic,
Chemicals,
Investment Goods. Industry.

Energy. Oil, Gas, Electricity, Water, Wind, Resources.

Oil, Gas, Electricity,
Water, Wind,
Resources. Energy.

Finance. Banks, Insurances, Funds, Business-Services, Financial Services.

Banks,
Insurances, Funds,
Business-Services,
Financial Services. Finance.

Consumer. Trade, Tourism, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Food, Shopping.

Trade, Tourism,
Fast Moving
Consumer Goods,
Food, Shopping. Consumer.

Hightech. Media, Telecommunication, Hardware, Software.

Media,
Telecommunication,
Hardware, Software. Hightech.

Real Estate. Office, Living, Entertainment, Shopping Center, Logistics, Corporate.

Office, Living,
Entertainment,
Shopping Center,
Logistics,
Corporate. Real Estate.

Healthcare. Medicine, Health Insurances, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals Wellness.

Medicine, Health
Insurances,
Biotechnology,
Pharmaceuticals
Wellness. Healthcare.

Public. Government Advisory.

Government
Advisory. Public.

Key industries, governments, and societal actors benefit from our Zukunftswissen (knowledge of the future). Eight industry portals feature exciting news related to our work and happenings around the world. You will also find case studies, up-to-the-minute information on the world's most important industries, and global insights from thousands of industry experts.

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The common thread connecting our consulting services is passionate collaboration with our clients. CIDD helps us achieve this: Cultural-and-Integrity Due Diligence. With this tool, we can easily determine which partnerships are bound for success. In short, it identifies clients we should be working with and, alternatively, those who aren’t a good fit. It’s an effective method that, on top of being convenient for potential clients, can qualify potential clients for cooperation.

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Decade #4

For four decades, we have been supporting top managers who circumnavigate outdated methodologies and opt for more innovative solutions. Rather than bobing up an down in a seemingly calm harbor only to drown in a hurricane of disruptive change and new competitors, these leaders sail into the path of the storm and shake things up. This is the same mindset our in-house management adopts. Get to know our C-Suite in person! And learn more about our company's history.

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The Future of Business: Quality Economy.

What does the future of business look like? The answer according to our transformative research: economics will be more substantive, more interdisciplinary and more hands-on. Qualitative factors will become an essential variable in an economy that has so far been characterized exclusively by quantitative factors. Quality Economy also yield quantitatively better results.

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