Our customers' view of what we do and the way we work. We will be happy to put you in touch with our references for an exchange of experience.
“Pragmatic, agile and competent — this is how the 55BirchStreet team, together with their strong partner network, helped us take the first steps into new digital territory.
The result? The go-live of the online customer portal as MVP after just 3 months and numerous ideas and innovative approaches to successfully drive our digital transformation forward.
Thanks 55BirchStreet!”
PETER OTTEN
Member of the Management Board
AURETAS family trust GmbH
“Anne, Martin and Ben have supported us throughout the company-wide SAP implementation right from the start and made the project a success. Whether as project manager, risk manager, PMO or test management — with their professional expertise, hands-on mentality and interpersonal skills, they have worked with us to keep the project team on track for years.
They gave us time for the relevant topics and were always by our side as a strategic sparring partner, even in critical project decisions.
Great team! Good job, well done!”
KATRIN BEHRENS
former VP IT & Controlling
bonprix Handelsgesellschaft
“What was I looking for when I found 55BirchStreet? I wanted to complement our own expertise with an external perspective and implementation power during the professional and organizational transformation of my area.
In addition to professional sparring on strategic issues and operational project management, I needed powerful support that was not afraid to effectively implement pretty chart decks operationally. And it was important to me that the mindset was right for the collaboration and ultimately the project to be successful. This means that external support should feel like temporary colleagues who, in addition to valuable professional expertise, also have a high level of emotional intelligence.
Technically, you left no doubts when coordinating your potential assignment. And with your understanding of people and your critically constructive yet humorous manner, you are always able to dock in my organization and yet highly professional — for me, this combination is one of your greatest strengths. The professional and personal added value that you bring was and is extremely high. I am looking forward to continuing such successful and valuable cooperation!”
DOMENIC POETA
Vice President Customer Care Management
bonprix Handelsgesellschaft
“I have 55BirchStreet as part of an ongoing exchange series on the topic of the present and future of project management: “Are projects dying like dinosaurs? “got to know. In my role as IT project manager at HAMBURG WASSER, I was able to experience Lena and Anne in particular with their project management expertise with other in-house project managers from Beiersdorf, Union Investment and Reemtsma. They brought commitment and structure to our workshops and provided substantive impulses, which enabled us to take on new perspectives together and develop appropriate courses of action from them. And the best side effect: It's fun to talk to them because they are just the way they are.”
SANDRA BUSCH
Project and product manager in the area of digital information management HAMBURGER WASSER
“Competent, reliable, friendly: That immediately comes to mind when I think of you! As someone who was not directly involved in recording the process, I had the opportunity to see what a strong development was taking place in the project, which also drew positive circles beyond that. The first-name culture you have established in the project alone has changed a lot in collaboration across the company.
People who had nothing to do with each other got into conversation through you and noticed how much they actually have to do with each other. You have encouraged us to systematically think about how we currently work and how we want to work in the future — individually and as Otto Wulff.
You not only worked through them, but you were committed and wanted to get the best out of it for us. You've done that — with a very warm and personal way of moderating and treating you. But as I said: It wasn't just nice, we also really brought something out on the road together. I hope that it works out again for the next projects!”
SÖNKE WAGENER
Former Managing Director
OTTO WULFF Bauunternehmung GmbH
“When revising our sales strategy, we deliberately adopted an “AI-first” approach. With 55BirchStreet, we have found a partner who not only knows how to professionally moderate strategic issues but also uses modern, creative methods and tools to identify new ideas and potential. The process was very clearly structured, the methodology was well-founded, but what really made the difference was working together: With a lot of empathy and ease, you accompanied us through challenging discussions and decisions — and repeatedly built bridges between strategy and implementation. Your in-depth knowledge and application expertise in the area of AI has raised our strategy work to a new level, in which we were able to increase both the quantity and quality of results in an extremely lean manner. In this way, we were able to identify ideas, develop personas, evaluate business models and check feasibility — in a fraction of the usual time. Thank you for your commitment and the positive, uncomplicated collaboration! We are very pleased about this future-oriented partnership. ”
THORSTEN TESCHNER
Head of Sales
Hamburg Tourism
“In my previous position as Director of Operational Excellence Europe, we initially aimed to introduce a standardized project management toolbox to better structure our projects. But working with 55 made it clear that we needed to go more broadly to get real value. In the end, we jointly standardized the company's entire project management methodology, including processes, roles and project documentation, as well as implemented the Europe-wide introduction of PPM software.
In their role as project manager, 55 has not only proven that they are able to manage a high level of complexity and always manage interdisciplinary teams on equal footing with a small pinch of humor, but they have also supported with their expertise and shown how a project can be successful through a targeted change and communication strategy.”
MARCEL GARTNER
Former Director of Operational Excellence Europe in an industrial company
As division manager responsible for the Technical Products & Sourcing department (formerly Quality Development) at bonprix, I brought the 55BirchStreet team on board as part of the digital transformation of our global technical product development. In addition to designing future cooperation processes, 55BirchStreet was significantly involved in the development of a new, more efficient organizational structure and optimized the division of labor with the Otto Group's internationally active sister organization. Based on an assessment of the current situation, the desired target state was designed and the transition process was developed and implemented — on time and within budget.
You have provided structure, clarity and commitment and have further developed the topics with your holistic approach and implementation strength. Your strong identification with the project and your tireless commitment ensured that contributors and stakeholders alike had great confidence in our joint work. Your responsiveness, together with your expertise in project and change management, was the key to our success. Thank you for accompanying us on our journey towards an international orientation in digital quality development.
STEFANIE SUMFLETH
Vice President Corporate Responsibility, Technical Product & Sourcing
bonprix Handelsgesellschaft
“Thank you for your patient support in every process process. I hope to see you again soon, live and in color!”
ANNE MOROTINI
Chief Construction Manager
OTTO WULFF Bauunternehmung GmbH
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