Jens Thiemann

Designing Organizations and Leadership for the age of AI

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I work with leaders who want to evolve themselves and their organizations in the age of artificial intelligence — creating clarity, effective leadership, and human-ai collaboration that drive meaningful outcomes.

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As a founder, experienced product owner, computer scientist, and former business unit head, I know how hard it is to build structures that truly last. Today, I help others and share my insights as a coach, speaker, and organization designer, with a focus on:

Organizational Design

Creating structures that foster learning, autonomy, and adaptability as core organizational capabilities – with a clear focus on continuous value creation.

Leadership

Connecting people, systems, and intelligent technologies — simplifying leadership, strengthening collaboration, and enabling clear, confident decision-making.

I regularly facilitate workshops and cohorts that explore new ways of working and leading in the age of AI.

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My work builds on and contributes to modern approaches to organizational design and leadership:

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Drawing from my experience with Management 3.0, unFIX, and M3K, I combine systems thinking, agile principles, and hands-on practices to make leadership effective and sustainable — especially in times of technological and cultural change.

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Leadership is serious work — but that doesn't mean we have to take ourselves too seriously.

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My latest blogs published at management30.com

Today, many companies see value in becoming agile. They want to remove bureaucracy and make better business decisions faster.
One pitfall is that they believe that becoming agile is a stable status, a fixed goal. They often implement a specific approach and introduce it like a traditional project, with meticulous planning and a timed roadmap. Read how to avoid:

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The Drama Triangle is a concept describing unhealthy interpersonal dynamics with three roles: Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer. In leadership, these roles can hinder team collaboration and growth. Leaders must recognize the Drama Triangle's importance to prevent conflicts, micromanagement, and burnout. Here is how:

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As a new manager, you are about to embark on a challenging and rewarding journey that will shape your career. Whether you feel excited or a little overwhelmed, this article is here to provide you with essential tips and guidance to help you navigate the responsibilities and expectations that come with your new position.

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Distributed teams are teams whose members do not all work in the same location. But this is not it: A truly distributed team only exists when there is no center, or centers, of work. Stefan Mintert and Jens Thiemann explain, what distributed teams and their challenges are and how to lead distributed agile teams to high-performance.

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Upcoming Workshops

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Customer Voices and Testimonials

I've known Jens for many years and appreciate his openness as well as his focused and empathetic way of leading projects, organizations, and people.

Manuel Wohlfarth,
Vice President Digital Services & Managing Director IT @ Viessmann

Jens has been one of the most proactive and trustworthy team members I have ever worked with. He picks up any work that needs to be done for the team, learns new tools and technologies wherever there is a demand for better user experiences, and is always willing to drive discussions about many topics, from facilitation and courses to business models and strategy. I recommend working with Jens any time.

Jurgen Appelo,
Thought-Leader, Founder of Management 3.0 and unFIX

Jens combines deep expertise in the field of Master Data Management with a remarkable ability to drive organizational change.
What I particularly appreciate about Jens is his open and pragmatic approach: he thinks entrepreneurially, brings people together, and always keeps the practical value in mind.
Even though his current focus is on organizational design and leadership in the age of AI, he has made valuable contributions at SIMIO that have further strengthened our strategic direction.

Jürgen Burger,
Managing Director SIMIO GmbH

I've known Jens since our university days at TU Dortmund. He's one of those rare people with a natural talent for understanding and connecting with others — a true leader by nature.
His continuous commitment, energy, and drive to move forward are infectious. Combined with his many years of international management experience, this makes him a valuable leader in any organization.

Stefan Mintert,
Managing Director Kutura Digital GmbH

Jens led the entire workshop with great skill and structure. There was a clear thread throughout, and he illustrated every topic with relevant, practical examples. It was also refreshing that every participant had the opportunity to contribute their own perspectives and discuss them with the group. The material and the Miro board was excellent — perfectly prepared!

Hans-Jürgen Blam,
Senior IT Project Manager, RailFlow

Calm and confident facilitation style – great storytelling and many useful, practical examples.

Florian Dahl,
Managing Director Agile Academy


My Miro Apps

Not real business, but more like a hobby:
I've been coding since school — and still enjoy creating apps today.
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