What we do
Combining a proven platform, ready-to-use templates, and expert services, we boost speed and target achievement across all types of transformation and change programs.
Goal-centered
programs
Method-centered
programs
Domain-centered
programs
ChangeMaker.
One tool for all project types.
ChangeMaker.
One tool for all project types.
What issues we solve
Transformation is more important than ever before. Yet around 75% of programs fall short of their targets. Why? Because the hard challenge of transformation meets stakeholders not empowered to fulfill their roles:
ChangeMaker.
One tool for all stakeholders.
ChangeMaker.
One tool for all stakeholders.
Proven excellence in the most demanding projects
Separate reporting was no longer necessary – we were finally able to work with live data. This not only saved time, but also enabled us to take corrective action at an early stage and ensure the long-term success of the project.
Following these positive experiences, ChangeMaker has become an integral part of our daily work. The teams now work in a much more professional and disciplined manner because it is always clear what is important.
ChangeMaker offers a wide range of options for mastering individual project challenges. The Principia Mentis team advises us with their wealth of experience and best practice approaches and implements requirements extremely promptly.”
Stefan Seuferling
CEO
Raumedic AG
We spent a long time looking for a tool that would let us collaborate smoothly and get teams moving. It was also really important to us to be able to show complex relationships clearly. An efficient method for tracking initiatives and measuring implementation progress, combined with a very clear view of business impact, was also very important to us.
ChangeMaker mastered all of these requirements with great success.
The design and structure of ChangeMaker enabled us to generate unique C-level reporting without having to create time-consuming PowerPoint presentations.
ChangeMaker is a tool, or rather a method, that greatly increases the efficiency and speed of teams when designing and implementing large projects with networked activities in large groups. And it’s a lot of fun to work with ChangeMaker.”
Dr. Frank Schaum
Executive Vice President
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
intuitive, networked and visible from every perspective
As a customer-oriented service provider, Principia Mentis implements our specific requirements with a clear sense of values and acts as a sparring partner on eye level.”
Stefan Seiler
Senior Vice President
Voith Group
Flexible views. ChangeMaker allows projects to be viewed from different perspectives – whether by business organisation (e.g. business units, regions), function (e.g. marketing, R&D, operations) or strategic focus (e.g. portfolio, processes). These alternative structures can be mapped in the tool easily and clearly.
Integrated control. ChangeMaker links activities and project results directly with each other. Relevant KPIs and concrete deliverables are displayed together, which significantly facilitates success monitoring and project-related communication.
Expert support. The Principia Mentis team provides impressive, fast and expert support, as well as contributing valuable ideas to the project work.”
Dr. Jörn Benkert
Head of Strategy & Business Development
Dräger
Thanks to the possibility of customisation at various levels, the entire programme can be handled using ChangeMaker, from milestone tracking to various reports on financial KPIs.”
Pia Lothmann
Head of Transformation
BayWa
With a visual overview of all project steps, teams can keep track of everything easily and sort through info quickly. The system’s ease of customisation allows us to tailor the tool precisely to the needs of different departments.
We also use ChangeMaker successfully for our documentation and calculation of variable remuneration components. This has enabled us to streamline administrative processes and reduce sources of error in a sustainable manner.”
Jan Rabeneck
Head of Human Resources Operations
HOPPECKE Batterien
It was particularly valuable that our international colleagues were able to use ChangeMaker as a natural part of their daily work – without additional effort and without complex changeovers. For me, with my global portfolio management perspective, it was crucial to be able to create dashboards and reports tailored to each target audience: from detailed operational views to precise executive overviews for the global board. Everyone received exactly the information that was relevant to their respective role.
The ability to generate individual reports for each level enabled us to demonstrate at any time that our strategic narrative was clearly substantiated – with concrete initiatives, a robust business case, defined milestones and a consistent roadmap. This significantly strengthened our management capabilities and greatly increased our credibility with all stakeholders.”
David Hain
Head of Global Portfolio Management
DB Schenker
Large parts of Osborne Clarke now use ChangeMaker for project management in various applications. This meant that we took a huge step towards digitalisation long before the hype surrounding legal tech applications and raised our process quality, speed and work results to a new level.
However, this journey is not yet over. Thanks to the ongoing excellent support from Principia Mentis and the diverse possibilities offered by ChangeMaker, the process of moving towards digitised, process-optimised legal services is currently in full swing. We look forward to continuing our inspiring collaboration with Principia Mentis.”
Dr. Martin Sundermann
Partner (M&A/Private Equity/Venture Capital)
Osborne Clarke
For me, Dr Alexander Ploghaus and his ChangeMaker clearly meet these criteria. The platform is best-in-class because it not only creates transparency, but also truly empowers teams to unleash their implementation power. And because it does what no other tool does to this extent: it simplifies project work, relieves management, and secures sustainable results. In this way, ChangeMaker helps family businesses to be among the 30% that successfully master transformation.”
Prof. Dr. Arnold Weissman
Founder & Managing Director
Family Business Network
It is extremely helpful that we can access the most important KPIs and reports on demand at any time and have clear responsibilities with fixed time frames. This allows us in management to always maintain a complete overview.
The support is also a big plus – Josef and his team are approachable, reliable and always there for us. For many of our projects, we can no longer imagine using any other tool.”
Ersin Ibram
Manager International Sales
Oventrop
We can only recommend this project management tool – its flexibility in serving all project requirements, as well as the customer support that is available at all times, including quick solutions and guidance.”
Marian Schneider
Manager, Project Management Office & Treasury
Hamberger Industriewerke
Thanks to its unique visual design, ChangeMaker brings a breath of fresh air to project management and makes complex processes clear and easy to understand. The tool can be tailored to the individual needs of users – whether for small teams or large departments. This versatility makes ChangeMaker a valuable companion in everyday work.
We have also expanded ChangeMaker with powerful functions for organising tasks in departments. This allows teams to always keep track of everything, work in a structured manner and save valuable time.
And best of all, it’s very easy to use. ChangeMaker combines intuitive use with maximum functionality – for efficient work with a touch of creativity.”
Khira Seidensticker-Wilhelm
Change Manager
ADAC
In ChangeMaker, we mapped KPIs measuring effectiveness, efficiency and flexibility of our product generation, order generation, order fulfilment and service processes end-to-end. ChangeMaker’s unique visualisation allowed us to see the status of KPIs at one glance and identify any challenges.
I can say that not only has ChangeMaker always helped us greatly on our path to success, but conversely, we have also helped shape ChangeMaker – Dr. Ploghaus and his team were enthusiastic about innovative improvement ideas from practical use and quickly implemented them for us.”
Dr. Bernhard Ohnesorge
Managing Director 2009-2024
ZEISS
ChangeMaker.
Make change. Not plans.
Shareholder return exceeds license cost by a factor of 150+. ChangeMaker boosts participation rate in transformation programs, which is directly related to 24- month excess TRS.
Initiatives driven
Transformations supported
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Impact under management
How it works
From simple action tracking to large initiative programs – ChangeMaker has all the right tools and functions. Just pick a template. Do some visual customizing if necessary. And off you go.
All activity types
Tasks, milestones …
All phase models
Maturity levels, DoIs …
All process tools
Gantt, Kanban …
All financials
EBIT, budget …
All KPI types
Plan, forecast …
All chart types
Waterfall, portfolio …
All evaluations
Traffic light, scores …
Risks & opportunities
Probability, impact …
All reports
Dashboard, onepager …
All consolidations
By org, goal …
Sort & filter
By tag, role. status …
Full documentation
Attachments, history …
All communication
Feedback, chats …
Effective nudging
Alerts, reminders …
Full integration
Excel, visual API …
AI & analytics
Issues, ideas …
Effective rights
By hierarchy, group …
Easy onboarding
Tutors, playbooks …
ChangeMaker.
All tools in one box.
ChangeMaker.
All tools in one box.
How it really works
ChangeMaker boosts speed and impact of transformation programs by optimally addressing the human mind. To achieve this goal, we use scientific insight from neuroscience, psychology, anthropology etc. as design principles for software features. Some examples:
Positive competition
Comparability (via maturity levels etc.) & transparency of status stimulate competition
Implementation focus
Method of iterative detailing fosters implementation focus at all levels of the project
Goal clarity
Defined activitites & outcomes focus all project members on actionable goals
Need for relatedness
The GUI creates togetherness and fights silos by visualizing different group horizons
Causal learning
Connected display of activity & impact (KPIs) fosters entrepreneurial learning
Need for impact
The patented PerformanceMap motivates by visualizing one’s impact on the big picture
Sense of autonomy
Iterative detailing leaves degrees of freedom for every level of the project hierarchy
Synchronized memory
Management-adequate history preserves original intention & enables owner-sponsor-synchrony
How we support you
Your teams work successfully in ChangeMaker within 10 business days. This is how.
Pre-decision
Book a demo to see ChangeMaker.
We are happy to discuss your use case with you.
“Go” stage
You get access same day. Full functionality provided.
Your personal assist is ready to support you.
1-3 days
Data upload
We upload any existing project data, e.g.
action plans or financial effects, into ChangeMaker.
1-4 days
Customizing
We jointly tailor ChangeMaker to your project needs.
This may involve KPIs, calculations and charts.
1-2 days
Trainings
We offer individual training formats, e.g., for
basic users, management, or PMO & project leaders.
Continuous support
Your Personal Assist supports you with tips and tricks,
best practices, customizing and PMO support throughout.
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