A strategic partner on equal footing.

With poise, impact, and genuine commitment.

We don’t work for organizations—we work with them.
Through co-creation, we develop sustainable solutions that deliver results—strategically sound, operationally feasible, and humanly compelling. Recognized as a “Hidden Champion”—based on feedback from our clients.

For many clients, working with undconsorten doesn’t feel like a traditional consultancy arrangement, but rather like collaborating with an extension of their own team. We deliberately structure our collaboration on an equal footing – with a genuine interest in the context, a high degree of reliability, and a commitment to taking joint responsibility for the results. The following testimonials provide an insight into these experiences. Not as a standardised service, but as a collaborative effort on specific issues and their implementation.

The quotes on this page are taken from an independent academic survey: the WGMB study “Hidden Champions of the Consultancy Market 2026/27”, published by the Scientific Society for Management and Consultancy (WGMB) in Bonn. The WGMB has been presenting the Hidden Champions Award since 2003 — it is the oldest award for consultancy firms in the German-speaking world.

For the study, 41 executives who had specific project experience with undconsorten were surveyed — anonymously, independently, and without any influence from us. They come from companies with an annual turnover of at least €500 million, across sectors such as financial services, mechanical engineering, consumer goods, healthcare and energy. Among them: board members, budget managers and project leaders.

The result: undconsorten was named a Hidden Champion 2026/27 in the categories of Leadership & Organisation (1st place) and Change Management (2nd place) — thereby outperforming McKinsey, BCG and Bain in both disciplines.

On equal terms. Reliable when it matters most

A collaboration that feels like part of your own team.

Here, partnership is built through working together and sharing responsibility. Clients see undconsorten as part of their team. Reliable even when the going gets tough. Committed to working together and dedicated to achieving tangible results as a team.

"It feels as though the consultants are part of your own team."

^{- Project Manager, Consumer Goods & Retail}

"Genuine strategic and organisational sparring partners at eye level, even in difficult and complex situations."

^{- Budget manager, financial services provider}

"undconsorten is a leader in the field of change and transformation management in particular; they impress with their thought leadership, flexibility and willingness to engage in close co-creation. We value the trusting partnership we have with them, even when tackling complex and demanding challenges."

^{- Board of Directors, Telecommunications}

"A consistently good relationship, a high level of expertise and a personal touch. I feel very well advised. The collaboration has been very successful."

^{- Managing director, mechanical engineering}

Solutions that really work in everyday life

Strategic clarity, consistently put into practice.

Effective solutions stem from a deep understanding of the situation and context. Clients value the combination of strategic clarity and consistent implementation. It is crucial that solutions work in everyday practice. Developed together and implemented sustainably.

Vier Personen arbeiten gemeinsam am Tisch in einem hellen Büro. Zwei sehen sich Notizen an, während die anderen zuhören. Stühle sind gelb, Fenster im Hintergrund.

"Expertise, personalised advice, the ability to listen and come up with effective solutions, hands-on implementation, not just a battle of presentations."

^{- Project manager, automotive supplier}

"Very pleasant people who are responsive to customers' needs and willing to develop bespoke solutions that go beyond the standard offering."

^{- Head of department, financial services provider}

"It was the approach and methodology that impressed us the most; and these were implemented accordingly."

^{- Managing Director, Energy Industry}

"Customer focus, reliability, a balance of strategic vision and operational execution."

^{- Budget manager, healthcare}

Guidence, even when things get confusing

Providing structure when the situation needs it most.

Issues are addressed openly, always with empathy and respect. Even when it becomes uncomfortable. Clients experience how matters made fit for decision-making. This provides guidence and reassurance in challenging situations.

"The calm, structured and thoughtful approach to the project task - nothing is off the shelf."

^{- Board of Directors, Chemicals & Basic Materials}

"No pandering, just clear positions and assessments."

^{- Budget manager, industry}

"The ability to analyse complex issues in great detail, but to translate them into solutions that are easy to communicate and put into practice."

^{- Project Manager, IT & Telecommunications}

People make the difference

Personality and culture as a foundation - right from the start.

People are at the heart of our collaboration, without this being the main focus. Personality, attitude and corporate culture shape the way we work together right from the start. Trust is built through dialogue. Relationships are formed and nurtured. This fosters a collaboration that works because it remains human and strengthens the culture within the company.

"Long-term success in consultancy is not only down to good strategies, but above all to the trust people place in you."

^{- Board member, financial services provider}

"The personality of the consultants are part of what makes this consultancy so special."

^{- Managing Director, Consumer Goods}

"This corporate culture is tangible and has not been lost despite the company’s growth."

^{- Senior Manager, Automotive Engineering}

undconsorten - Leading organisational consultancy in the DACH region

Anyone seeking the best consultancy for leadership, organisation and change management in the German-speaking world will find a hidden champion in undconsorten: a consultancy that impresses not through its size or brand recognition, but through its proven impact, delivered on an equal footing. Over half of the DAX-listed companies, as well as numerous medium-sized groups in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, have chosen undconsorten for their most challenging organisational projects — in leadership systems, cultural development, transformation programmes and strategic realignment.

Talk to us.

Do you have any questions or are you interested in exploring a possible collaboration with undconsorten? Get in touch with us - we will help you further.

Dr. Axel Sauder

Partner

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