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
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Method-centered
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Domain-centered
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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.
Verified customer experiences
Proven excellence in the most demanding projects
Why leading corporations and top consultancies rely on ChangeMaker® for their transformations
Live data instead of reporting – mastering projects with ChangeMaker
“We initially used ChangeMaker in complex restructuring projects. The clear visualisation of all work streams, and permanent visiblity of our targets against current run rate helped us enormously.
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.”
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.”
The tool that drives transformation in large teams
“We’ve used ChangeMaker in several big transformation projects.
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.”
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.”
Experience portfolio management in a new way:
intuitive, networked and visible from every perspective
intuitive, networked and visible from every perspective
“With ChangeMaker, we are reimagining portfolio management: intuitive, up-to-date and with 360-degree visualisation that combines all stakeholder perspectives – for maximum transparency, performance gains and sustainable success.
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.”
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.”
ChangeMaker – transparency and flexible control for transformation projects
“To manage our strategic transformation, we needed a tool that would give us a structured overview of the multitude of interlinked activities at all times. With ChangeMaker, we have found a solution that optimally combines flexibility, transparency and integrated control.
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.
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.
Transparency at all levels. From individual work packages to the overall programme, ChangeMaker provides a consistent overview of status and progress. Intuitive mapping of hierarchies and clear aggregation of information enable managers and project teams to quickly understand current status and take corrective action as needed.
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.”
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.”
Successful transformation
“ChangeMaker supports us in managing a complex transformation programme transparently and has become an integral part of our daily work.
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.
The implementation of our project logic in ChangeMaker was carried out quickly, professionally and with great commitment by the Principia Mentis team. The high setup speed is a real plus.”
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.
The implementation of our project logic in ChangeMaker was carried out quickly, professionally and with great commitment by the Principia Mentis team. The high setup speed is a real plus.”
ChangeMaker in everyday use: Efficient project management and transparent performance management all from one system
“ChangeMaker has proven itself in our company as the go-to solution for structured work and clear processes.
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.”
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.”
Global portfolio management
“As Global Portfolio Manager at Schenker AG – and especially in the context of the intensive sales process the company has been undergoing over the past few years – it was essential for me, as the person responsible for the strategic portfolio, to keep a clear eye on Schenker’s value proposition at all times and to manage it in a targeted way. ChangeMaker provided us with significant support throughout this process. The tool enabled us to map all relevant levers and initiatives worldwide in a structured, transparent and up-to-date manner at all times.
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.”
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.”
12 years of digital excellence with ChangeMaker
“For more than 12 years now, I have been working successfully with ChangeMaker on complex legal projects, particularly in the area of due diligence in transactions, as probably one of the first lawyers to do so. Word of the obvious advantages of ChangeMaker quickly spread throughout our firm.
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.”
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.”
ChangeMaker: Speed, transparency and effectiveness combined
“Partners in our F.U.N. network must meet two requirements: They must demonstrate that their solutions offer substantial benefits to family businesses. And secondly, their values must be a good fit for family businesses. Especially in times of great change, family businesses need partners who can bring speed, transparency and effectiveness to their transformation processes, thereby making a significant contribution to securing their future.
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.”
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.”
ChangeMaker – the game changer
“ChangeMaker really surprised us in a positive way: after just a short time, it became clear how logical, intuitive and well thought-out the tool is. The unique visual design and clear visualisation of many types of diagrams make complex processes immediately understandable – a real game changer in our organisation’s project management. It is particularly impressive in projects aimed at achieving our transformation and change goals.
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.”
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.”
Flexible control, powerful impact – ChangeMaker as the reliable partner in project management
“Thanks to the control provided by the intuitive ChangeMaker, the transparency of topics/initiatives/projects is maintained at all times. This has helped us significantly in terms of structuring and improving efficiency.
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.”
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.”
ChangeMaker – the innovative tool for effective project management
“ChangeMaker is more than just a project management tool – it is a real game changer for companies that want to make their work processes efficient, creative and flexible.
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.”
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.”
ChangeMaker – the ideal solution for complex corporate structures
“We use ChangeMaker to implement our corporate strategy at an operational level. One key advantage for us is its multi-client capability: ChangeMaker enables us to manage and control several different companies centrally on a single platform.
Instead of isolated solutions for each unit, the tool provides a compact overview of all strategic goals and progress across the entire group of companies. This significantly reduces the administrative effort involved in reporting and ensures a uniform database.
Complex structures can be mapped transparently, making dependencies between companies visible. The user interface is functional and clear, which has enabled users in the various units to quickly master the tool.
For companies with complex structures, this tool is an efficient solution for strategy implementation.”
Instead of isolated solutions for each unit, the tool provides a compact overview of all strategic goals and progress across the entire group of companies. This significantly reduces the administrative effort involved in reporting and ensures a uniform database.
Complex structures can be mapped transparently, making dependencies between companies visible. The user interface is functional and clear, which has enabled users in the various units to quickly master the tool.
For companies with complex structures, this tool is an efficient solution for strategy implementation.”
Successfully manage large infrastructure projects with ChangeMaker
“In our large-scale, dynamic construction project, the most modern maintenance facility of DB, it is important to always keep track of all ongoing tasks. This is where ChangeMaker really makes a difference, and it has become indispensable for us in commercial project management.
We use ChangeMaker in our weekly team meetings to track all ongoing tasks. It is particularly helpful that the views and functions can be adapted to our needs.
The consultants at Principia Mentis are always at our side, providing support and professional assistance.”
We use ChangeMaker in our weekly team meetings to track all ongoing tasks. It is particularly helpful that the views and functions can be adapted to our needs.
The consultants at Principia Mentis are always at our side, providing support and professional assistance.”
ChangeMaker: A successful method for mastering complex tasks that ‘happened’ to become a software tool
“The development of Principia Mentis and ChangeMaker over the last nearly 10 years is truly impressive. My impressions of ChangeMaker:
- An excellent tool for successfully managing complex projects/challenges
- The solution increases the likelihood of project implementation/success thanks to its functionality
- Makes it easier for all stakeholders to identify dependencies, the current status and, based on this, the necessary actions
- The software has potential for use in other areas beyond project management
- Flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions & circumstances
My impressions of the Principia Mentis team:
- Extremely competent team that implements specifications very quickly
- In addition to technical expertise, the team contributes methodological knowledge and social skills
- Continuous further development of the tool and the methodology toolkit
- Noticeable empathy in dealing with all people, with a positive effect on project teams
How do I view Principia Mentis & ChangeMaker overall? A successful method for mastering complex tasks that just so happened to become a software tool.”
Why did we use ChangeMaker at the BEUMER Group?
“At the BEUMER Group, we implemented ChangeMaker because we were looking for a solution that would actively support us in organizational development within a decentralized strategy process. At the same time, it needed to help guide our transition toward greater software use and digitalization through a positively designed change process. Another key aspect was the deliberate steering of a change-management process aimed at elevating the organization to the next level. In addition, ChangeMaker enables holistic program governance through a single, central tool. Last but not least, it significantly reduces the administrative burden on individual project managers by establishing a consistent “one way of working.”
What did we implement with ChangeMaker?
With ChangeMaker, we realized the execution and implementation of a company-wide software strategy. This strategy included the development of a clear vision and mission, as well as the strategic objectives derived from them. Specifically, an overarching strategy was defined and structured into six strategic focus areas, comprising a total of around 100 strategic initiatives. The program was designed for a duration of 24 months.
What did we implement with ChangeMaker?
With ChangeMaker, we realized the execution and implementation of a company-wide software strategy. This strategy included the development of a clear vision and mission, as well as the strategic objectives derived from them. Specifically, an overarching strategy was defined and structured into six strategic focus areas, comprising a total of around 100 strategic initiatives. The program was designed for a duration of 24 months.
What value did ChangeMaker provide?
ChangeMaker delivered significant value by enabling us to implement a comprehensive organizational transformation using a single tool—something that would otherwise have required numerous different solutions. Particularly noteworthy was the high level of transparency, which allowed us to stay informed about the overall program status at all times. ChangeMaker also enabled real-time data analysis, making changes within individual projects immediately visible at the program level. Decentralized access with different views for various roles and clearly defined access rights supported efficient collaboration. In addition, individual project steering meetings could be conducted directly based on the reports available in ChangeMaker. The integrated notification management and traffic-light indicators further served as active and effective steering mechanisms.
How did we experience the support from Principia Mentis?
We consistently experienced the support from Principia Mentis as extremely positive. From day one through the end of the program, the support met our expectations at all times. Open communication, excellent availability, and short response times characterized the collaboration. Particularly valuable was the opportunity to co-create new features, allowing us to actively contribute to the agile development process and benefit early from new solutions. Regular alignment sessions as part of user-experience management also provided clear added value. Collaboration at both the business and technical levels—especially with Dr. Alexander Ploghaus and Josef Dietl—was exemplary throughout.
We would like to thank Dr. Alexander Ploghaus, Josef Dietl, and the entire Principia Mentis team for the excellent collaboration.”
ChangeMaker delivered significant value by enabling us to implement a comprehensive organizational transformation using a single tool—something that would otherwise have required numerous different solutions. Particularly noteworthy was the high level of transparency, which allowed us to stay informed about the overall program status at all times. ChangeMaker also enabled real-time data analysis, making changes within individual projects immediately visible at the program level. Decentralized access with different views for various roles and clearly defined access rights supported efficient collaboration. In addition, individual project steering meetings could be conducted directly based on the reports available in ChangeMaker. The integrated notification management and traffic-light indicators further served as active and effective steering mechanisms.
How did we experience the support from Principia Mentis?
We consistently experienced the support from Principia Mentis as extremely positive. From day one through the end of the program, the support met our expectations at all times. Open communication, excellent availability, and short response times characterized the collaboration. Particularly valuable was the opportunity to co-create new features, allowing us to actively contribute to the agile development process and benefit early from new solutions. Regular alignment sessions as part of user-experience management also provided clear added value. Collaboration at both the business and technical levels—especially with Dr. Alexander Ploghaus and Josef Dietl—was exemplary throughout.
We would like to thank Dr. Alexander Ploghaus, Josef Dietl, and the entire Principia Mentis team for the excellent collaboration.”
End-to-End Performance Management: KPIs at a Glance with ChangeMaker
“In 2013, we launched a performance programme whose impact we aimed to track in all areas using operational and financial indicators. We chose ChangeMaker as our tool base and were thus among Principia Mentis’ first customers.
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.”
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.”
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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