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Company Testimonials
Anna-Lisa Obermann
Head of People, Blinkist
Since our team leads attended the Designing Talent Program, this framework has spread through the Blinkist office quickly: I see people standing in front of whiteboards together "ACEing" challenges or hear colleagues explaining their "Wheel of Why". Inspiring, insightful, actionable – I can highly recommend this program to anyone working with people.
Lenard Krawinkel
VC and Serial Entrepreneur
I am not a process guy, but learning with ACE restored my confidence - it's so simple and fun that I use it every day with my people.
Iskender Dirik
Managing Director, Samsung Next
The Designing Talent programs always get outstanding feedback from participants: an amazing combination of academic excellence and real-life and leadership application. I highly recommend the Designing Talent Certification.
Colin D. Weekes
MD, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital
Simply the best! Matthias and his team have uncanny knowledge to help individuals reach their utmost potential as leaders.
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Sarah Hoffmann
Chief People Officer, Brainwave Hub
A must-have for anyone responsible for modern learning and development!

“The Designing Talent Certification Program is a must-have for anyone responsible for modern learning and development in organizations. The new methods and tools have enabled me to have a great impact on my colleagues’ individual learning journeys.”
Lenard Krawinkel
VC and Serial Entrepreneur
It's so simple and fun!

“I am not a process guy, but learning with ACE restored my confidence – it’s so simple and fun that I use it every day with my people.”
Bernadette Bruns
Director Executive Education DACH, IESE Business School
The valuable tools

“Thanks to the valuable tools I acquired in the Designing Talent Certification Program, I am now able to help others (and myself!) to work and learn in a very effective process- and person-oriented way.”
Jodok Batlogg
Serial Entrepreneur
The Designing Talent Framework has been extremely valuable!

“Especially in our diverse and very remote working culture, the Designing Talent Framework has been extremely valuable. When faced with challenges, our teams immediately start applying the ACE process with great success.”
Felix Eichler
Cofounder and Managing Director, Userlane
A modern approach to talent and lifelong learning.

“A modern workplace requires a modern approach to talent and lifelong learning. The Designing Talent Program and the many practical tools it provided helped me implement this in my company.”
Colin D. Weekes
MD, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital
Simply the best!

“Simply the best! Matthias and his team have uncanny knowledge to help individuals reach their utmost potential as leaders.”
Anna-Lisa Obermann
Head of People, Blinkist
I can highly recommend this program to anyone working with people

“Since our team leads attended the Designing Talent Program, this framework has spread through the Blinkist office quickly: I see people standing in front of whiteboards together “ACEing” challenges or hear colleagues explaining their “Wheel of Why”. Inspiring, insightful, actionable – I can highly recommend this program to anyone working with people.”
Iskender Dirik
Managing Director, Samsung Next
An amazing combination of academic excellence and real-life application

“The Designing Talent programs always get outstanding feedback from participants: an amazing combination of academic excellence and real-life and leadership application. I highly recommend the Designing Talent Certification.”
School Testimonials
Alyssa Cunha
ELA Teacher
Teaching with Technology has really helped us form a plan for how to approach teaching in a pandemic and how we can redefine the classroom so that it still meets our students’ needs.
Benedikt
Student, Designing Talent Teaching Assistant
I truly enjoyed assisting teachers and showing other students how to effectively support their teachers.
Aliece Dutson
President, Mission Grammar School
As a leader and educator, I have done numerous programs and coached dozens of team members. Designing Talent was one of the most transforming experiences in my practice as a coach and leader. The tools and language I gained during the training have been instrumental in my success in planning through projects large and small and helping my teammates grow in their own talents. The instructors, Matthias and Verena, were amazing! They created a safe space for us to learn and challenge ourselves. I am so grateful for the opportunity to complete the Designing Talent Program, it has deeply impacted
my practice and I am grateful that I can now share this with others! Thank you!
Patrick Moran
Social Studies Teacher
The Designing Talent Teaching with Technology program was incredibly helpful. I recommend it 100%. It helps to have technology on your side.
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Aliece Dutson
President, Mission Grammar School
I am so grateful for the opportunity to complete the Designing Talent Program!

“As a leader and educator, I have done numerous programs and coached dozens of team members. Designing Talent was one of the most transforming experiences in my practice as a coach and leader. The tools and language I gained during the training have been instrumental in my success in planning through projects large and small and helping my teammates grow in their own talents. The instructors, Matthias and Verena, were amazing! They created a safe space for us to learn and challenge ourselves. I am so grateful for the opportunity to complete the Designing Talent Program, it has deeply impacted
my practice and I am grateful that I can now share this with others! Thank you!”
Clemens
Student
It felt just like my friends were actually there.

“This morning, when I saw my friends on screen in the classroom, it felt just like they were actually there.”
Alyssa Cunha
ELA Teacher
Teaching with Technology has really helped us form a plan

“Teaching with Technology has really helped us form a plan for how to approach teaching in a pandemic and how we can redefine the classroom so that it still meets our students’ needs.”
Patrick Moran
Social Studies Teacher
The Teaching with Technology program was incredibly helpful!

“The Designing Talent Teaching with Technology program was incredibly helpful. I recommend it 100%. It helps to have technology on your side.”
Dr. Thomas Haferd
Head of School, St. Paul’s Choir School
Teaching with Technology brings the classroom experience to life!

“Teaching with Technology brings the classroom experience to life for students at home in ways that we would not be able to do without it.”
Benedikt
Student, Designing Talent Teaching Assistant
I truly enjoyed assisting teachers!

“I truly enjoyed assisting teachers and showing other students how to effectively support their teachers.”
Helaine Allan
Parent
I now feel so happy and confident!

“As a parent I now feel so happy and confident sending my kid back to the classroom. This program prepares our teachers, schools, and families for whatever happens in the future.”
Coach Testimonials
Luke Burgis
Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur in Residence at Busch School of Business
Designing Talent is grounded in generosity: taking the time to help others develop their talents is one of the greatest gifts that we can give.
Olga Skipper
Executive Coach and Leadership Development
The Designing Talent Framework helps you discover the answers to crucial leadership questions you have never asked before.
Heidi Erdmann-Sullivan
CEO, Erdmann Marketing Group
I've been through many leadership programs. The highest compliment that I can give to Designing Talent is that it's truly actionable. You leave with a toolbox of materials and skills that you can put into practice right away!
Ivan Kennes
Founder and Director DIGIRAMIS Solutions
The ACE process hones Design Thinking into a powerful method. I walked away from Designing Talent Certification Program with tools and best practices I was able to apply to my business. I recommend the program unreservedly.
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Luke Burgis
Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur in Residence at Busch School of Business
One of the greatest gifts that we can give!

“Designing Talent is grounded in generosity: taking the time to help others develop their talents is one of the greatest gifts that we can give.”
Caitlin Bowler
User Experience Researcher & Curriculum Designer (Senior Associate) at ICF
The Designing Talent Certification was fantastic!

“The Designing Talent Certification was fantastic. Matthias and his team have crafted a curiculum that is relevant and immediately applicable.”
Ivan Kennes
Founder and Director DIGIRAMIS Solutions
I recommend the program unreservedly!

“The ACE process hones Design Thinking into a powerful method. I walked away from Designing Talent Certification Program with tools and best practices I was able to apply to my business. I recommend the program unreservedly.”
Tim Darling
Learning and Development Manager, Speexx
So much more confident in my coaching!

“With the ACE process, I feel so much more confident in my coaching. And what really made the difference were the interactive exercises with peers; walking the walk with like-minded individuals was so constructive and helpful. And downright fun too!”
Olga Skipper
Executive Coach and Leadership Development
Answers to crucial leadership questions.

“The Designing Talent Framework helps you discover the answers to crucial leadership questions you have never asked before.”
Heidi Erdmann-Sullivan
CEO, Erdmann Marketing Group
It's truly actionable!

“I’ve been through many leadership programs. The highest compliment that I can give to Designing Talent is that it’s truly actionable. You leave with a toolbox of materials and skills that you can put into practice right away!”
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