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Transformation Coach & Trainer

Agile & AI: From Theory to Practice

Organizations invest in frameworks and certifications – but real transformation remains elusive. I help practitioners and teams actually apply methods instead of just collecting them.

10+ years experience | 2,000+ practitioners enabled | Deutsche Telekom, Accenture, Pharma & Banking

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The "Framework Theatre" Trap

Many organizations make the same mistake: they treat Agile and AI like checkboxes. Certifications are collected, tools are introduced – but the way of working doesn't change.

My approach is different: I focus on Pattern Recognition – the ability to identify organizational patterns that block real progress. No framework compliance, just practical application.

Why Agile + AI?

Organizations repeat the same mistakes with AI implementations as they did with Agile adoptions: tool focus instead of mindset shift, compliance instead of real change.

My experience from both worlds: As an RTE, I've guided Agile transformations in enterprise environments. In my own business, I've implemented AI workflows from scratch – and understand the practical challenges.

Services

Flexible formats: From day workshops to multi-month development programs

Workshops & Training

1-day to 3-month programs for teams and practitioners

  • Agile Practitioner Development
  • AI Implementation Strategy
  • Pattern Recognition Training
  • From "Framework Theatre" to real application
  • Quarterly Planning Facilitation

Remote + On-site (occasional travel)

Practitioner Coaching

1:1 support for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Product Owners

  • Turning theory into practice
  • Stakeholder Navigation
  • Team Dynamics Assessment
  • First 90 days in a new role
  • Career development in Agile

Remote, flexible scheduling

Advisory & Interim

Strategic consulting and temporary placement

  • Transformation Assessment
  • Release Train Engineer (Interim)
  • Agile Coach (Interim)
  • AI-Readiness Evaluation
  • Organizational Development

Project-based, no full-time embedding

Experience & References

10+

Years transformation experience

2,000+

Practitioners enabled

4

Countries (DE, HU, IE, UK)

3

ARTs coordinated in parallel

Clients & Industries

Deutsche Telekom IT Accenture IBM Pharmaceutical Banking

Selected Projects

Release Train Engineer – Pharma Data Platform

3 parallel ARTs | 150 employees | 250+ external contractors | 40+ internal customers

Broke down organizational silos, organized and facilitated Quarterly Planning events with 60+ participants (hybrid), coached Business Owners, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters.

Co-Founder – Agile Academy HU (Deutsche Telekom IT)

2,000+ Practitioners | "Most Innovative Team 2019" Award

Built internal training academy, designed training portfolio from 1-day fundamentals to 3-month programs, personally trained 150+ colleagues, 400+ more in customized workshops.

DevOps Culture Consulting – Deutsche Telekom IT

10,000+ colleagues reached

Established consulting program working with Agile Release Trains to build cross-functional capabilities and DevOps practices.

Certifications

Wharton Leadership & Management PMI-ACP SAFe PO/PM SAFe Agilist CSPO CSM Kanban System Design Design Thinking

My Approach

Pattern Recognition

I identify the non-obvious organizational patterns that block progress. Often it's not the obvious problems, but hidden dynamics that prevent real change.

Collective Enablement

Sustainable transformation comes through collective enablement, not individual compliance. I build bridges between siloed departments and align competing stakeholder interests.

Practice Over Theory

Frameworks are tools, not goals. I help practitioners move from certification collectors to effective appliers – focusing on transparency and collaboration over framework compliance.

Availability & Working Style

Engagement Formats

  • Workshop Delivery (1-day to 3-month programs)
  • Practitioner Coaching (Remote)
  • Advisory Engagements
  • Interim Roles (project-based)

Logistics

  • Location: Luckau & Berlin, Germany
  • Remote-first, occasional travel
  • Languages: German & English (bilingual)
  • No full-time embedded roles

Let's Talk

25-minute introductory call

We'll discuss your situation and I'll honestly tell you if and how I can help.
No sales pitch – just an open conversation.

German or English – your choice.

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Or directly: hi@hanni-jakob.de | LinkedIn