ProgressMaker® Timeouts
January 22, 2026
Vision is there – Impact is not
How to make your strategy drive EBIT results
I – Clarity over Chaos: Why We’ve Stopped Leading Strategically
Discover why even high-performing organizations increasingly find themselves stuck in reactive mode—and the systemic causes behind it. Learn concrete principles to regain your role as a strategic leader: with focus, foresight, and disciplined execution.
II – From Real Experience to Real Results
Gain insights into how leading companies have broken free from constant firefighting—and what they do differently today to drive clarity and strategic impact. Through selected case studies, we’ll highlight what truly works: from defining clear targets and setting firm priorities to implementing effective decision-making routines.
Result: Practical approaches and proven levers to reclaim strategic control, reduce operational noise, and set a clear course toward sustainable impact in your organization.
III – Live Q&A:
With other top executives and Matthias Kolbusa (CEO, ProgressMaker®
Timeouts for CxOs – Your Takeaways
01
Boost Management Efficiency
Ignite the values of a high-performance culture and weave them into your organization’s success, leading by example and fostering a thriving environment.
02
Achieve Effects Faster (EBIT etc.)
Achieve measurable progress with a proven approach. Your powerful next step to transform strategy into clear target states, aligning actions with meaningful outcomes.
03
Create a Performance Culture
Inspire a mindset of progress and outcomes. Shift behaviors, align teams, and unlock the full potential of your organization.
Upcoming Dates and Topics for 2025
- How to make your strategy drive EBIT results
Previous Events of 2025
- Why You’re Only Reacting — and How to Take Back Strategic Leadership
- Out of reactivity – into clarity, focus, and strategic impact
- Strategies and insights for stability, adaptability and sustainable success in challenging times
What others say about ProgressMaker®
“It is becoming increasingly important for top executives to also question their own procedures and viewpoints. Matthias Kolbusa offers an excellent forum for doing so.”
“Matthias Kolbusa succeeds in explaining complex topics in change management clearly and comprehensibly. His practical explanations and his book “Konsequenz” have helped me to gain new perspectives and organise my work more effectively.”
“Mr. Kolbusa has a fascinating way of going against the tide every now and then and thus stimulates new ways of thinking.”
