Take your execution management to a whole new level
It’s magic: Drive execution speed, increase motivation and maximize management efficiency
EPM serves as an integrated framework for organizing and structuring execution management. Execution management encompasses all structures and processes that organizations use in addition to operational processes to strive for their targets. This includes, among others, the executionof initiatives such as strategies, transformations, programs or projects. The first Progress as a Service framework to connect inseparably dimensions of THINK, FEEL, and ACT.
With ProgressMaker, you’re not just planning – you’re shaping the future with purpose and clarity, starting from the end goal and working backward.
30%
Faster Result Reach
50%
More Employee Engagement
2 %
Boosted Execution Efficiency
Vision-driven Thinking instead of Action-Led Planning
The ProgressMaker framework transforms how people think. Instead of starting with tasks, it shifts focus to the end goal—the future you want to create. It challenges you to stop planning around actions and start envisioning the outcome first, inspiring leaders and teams to think with purpose.
Core Principle 1: Future-State Visioning
Outcome-Driven Success – The Foundation of Execution Mastery
Whether it’s a single project, a full-scale strategy, or an entire company transformation, true execution strength starts with a clear outcome. Forget endless tweaks—it’s about creating, not just optimizing. The real power lies in envisioning the end result and relentlessly working towards it, step by step. It’s not about what gets done, but what gets achieved—progress measured by the milestones you conquer, bringing you ever closer to your ultimate goal.
„Die Umsetzungsphilosophie des ProgressMaker® hat uns überzeugt. Die Ergebnisorientierung und Umsetzungs- performance ziehen spürbar an.“
Udo Wilcsek Mitglied der Vorstände, ALH Gruppe
Emotion-Driven Engagement for Meaningful Progress
The ProgressMaker framework transforms how people feel. ProgressMaker empowers teams to thrive by focusing on meaningful progress. Supportive, solution-driven meetings replace rigid evaluations, fueling collaboration. By making each step visible and rewarding, ProgressMaker keeps everyone engaged and committed to success.
Core Principle 2: Pull
Transforming Weak into Powerful Execution Management
Teams that are fired up by a compelling vision unlock exceptional execution strength. In the Pull Mode, they move toward their goals with passion and pride, making steady, meaningful progress. The common mistake? Jumping straight from the vision to action, forcing a Push Mode, where you’re always behind the wave. Real momentum comes from being pulled toward a powerful future state, with every step energized by a shared purpose.
Disciplined Action for always outcome-
oriented Results
The ProgressMaker framework transforms how people act.
ProgressMaker ensures that action is driven by structure and discipline, turning strategy into consistent, measurable impact. By streamlining decision-making processes and fostering accountability, ProgressMaker empowers teams to execute with confidence and precision. The result? Faster, more efficient operations that drive real progress every day.
Core Principle 3: Discipline
The Golden Rules of Progress – Unlocking OKR Excellence
Discipline is what turns vision and pull into real, lasting progress. The two Golden Rules of Progress build a culture of execution excellence. It’s not just about planning or strategy—it’s about the pride in making real, measurable strides toward your goals. With structure and relentless focus, every small win propels you closer to success. In this disciplined approach, execution isn’t just effective—it’s unstoppable.
From OKR odysseys to implementation excellence
Classic Implementation
Enterprise Progress Management
Lack of employee motivation
Employees are unable to visualize the target state in their mind’s eye; the project vision is obscured. Read more…
A vicious circle of fear, shame and guilt is fueled, because employees are supposed to chase abstract key figures.
But instead of clear solutions, they can only present missing KPIs. Close
High employee motivation
Employees are emotionally attached to their project; the clearly defined project vision provides orientation. Read more…
The virtuous circle of passion: Pride and confidence ignite transformative forces because employees find meaning in their work.
Their focus is on increasing the speed of implementation. Close
Months of wasted time
The kneejerk response of the organization is to focus exclusively on output Read more…
This has a paralyzing effect, especially on getting new projects started.
Valuable time is wasted on paperwork, and discipline among the implementation teams goes to potClose
Rapid key results
The organization plans from Month 1, with a conscious focus on outcomes.Read more…
This makes it possible to directly realize process potential for the project.
It elicits pride and fires up the implementation discipline for the project. Close
Budget worries
Gantt charts, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint turn status meetings into self-justification battles. Read more…
This robs the company of productivity, time and money. Close
Reduction in time and effort
Two golden progress rules for status meetings and a focus on key results without exerting pressure. Read more…
This ensures productive collaboration. Close
