Product + Design Leadership

Product + Design Leadership

Product + Design Leadership

Discovery. Innovation. Strategy. Management. Transformation.

Discovery. Innovation. Strategy. Management. Transformation.

Discovery. Innovation. Strategy. Management. Transformation.

Service

With a solid technological foundation and a data-savvy approach, I specialize in customer-centric product delivery, data-informed solutions, and strategic design thinking. Committed to driving growth and innovation, I utilize agile methodologies and an in-depth understanding of user experience to ensure impactful, viable outcomes.


Available for flexible engagements in Hamburg, Germany, and remotely.

With a solid technological foundation and a data-savvy approach, I specialize in customer-centric product delivery, data-informed solutions, and strategic design thinking. Committed to driving growth and innovation, I utilize agile methodologies and an in-depth understanding of user experience to ensure impactful, viable outcomes.


Available for flexible engagements in Hamburg, Germany, and remotely.

Exploration & Innovation

Balancing Existing Successes with Bold Innovations

I navigate the critical balance between steady growth and breakthrough innovation, understanding that true progress blends exploration and exploitation. I specialize in creating exceptional products and experiences through both incremental improvements and pioneering leaps. Leading transformative projects with a hands-on approach, I guide discovery phases and design sprints using proven methodologies, all within a collaborative framework.

Exploration & Innovation

Balancing Existing Successes with Bold Innovations

I navigate the critical balance between steady growth and breakthrough innovation, understanding that true progress blends exploration and exploitation. I specialize in creating exceptional products and experiences through both incremental improvements and pioneering leaps. Leading transformative projects with a hands-on approach, I guide discovery phases and design sprints using proven methodologies, all within a collaborative framework.

Exploration & Innovation

Exploration and Exploitation go hand-in-hand.

I navigate the critical balance between steady growth and breakthrough innovation, understanding that true progress blends exploration and exploitation. I specialize in creating exceptional products and experiences through both incremental improvements and pioneering leaps. Leading transformative projects with a hands-on approach, I guide discovery phases and design sprints using proven methodologies, all within a collaborative framework.

Managing Product Success

Bridging Vision, Roadmap, and Continuous Improvement

Whether steering agile product teams or overseeing fixed projects, tailored management approaches are pivotal. Emphasizing clarity in roles, established rituals, transparent workflows and governance, concrete deliverables, including OKRs and success metrics, ensures alignment and efficiency. Collaboratively, we secure optimal results, focusing on impactful customer-business outcomes, delivered on time and within budget.

Managing Product Success

Bridging Vision, Roadmap, and Continuous Improvement

Whether steering agile product teams or overseeing fixed projects, tailored management approaches are pivotal. Emphasizing clarity in roles, established rituals, transparent workflows and governance, concrete deliverables, including OKRs and success metrics, ensures alignment and efficiency. Collaboratively, we secure optimal results, focusing on impactful customer-business outcomes, delivered on time and within budget.

Maximizing Team Effectiveness

Elevating Small Teams and Scaling Organizations Purposefully

Transitioning from a solo designer to a robust design organization brings unique challenges in maintaining team productivity and well-being. I partner with you to navigate these complexities, focusing on effective organizational structure and strategic talent development for lasting success.

Maximizing Team Effectiveness

Elevating Small Teams and Scaling Organizations Purposefully

Transitioning from a solo designer to a robust design organization brings unique challenges in maintaining team productivity and well-being. I partner with you to navigate these complexities, focusing on effective organizational structure and strategic talent development for lasting success.

Navigating successful Change

Seamless Adaptation, Beyond Disruption

In the dynamic realms of agile product landscapes and evolving markets, transformation is not just inevitable but essential. Embracing change as a chance, I guide you through transitions that are not only smooth but also strategically aligned with your vision, ensuring each step forward is fruitful.

Navigating successful Change

Seamless Adaptation, Beyond Disruption

In the dynamic realms of agile product landscapes and evolving markets, transformation is not just inevitable but essential. Embracing change as a chance, I guide you through transitions that are not only smooth but also strategically aligned with your vision, ensuring each step forward is fruitful.

Principles

01

Results-Driven

Always prioritize outcomes and impact.

Results-Driven

Always prioritize outcomes and impact.

02

High-Level-Process:

"What if?" → Select → Strike → Learn

High-Level-Process

"What if?" → Select → Strike.

02

“What if?” → Select → Strike

"What if?" → Select → Strike → Learn

03

Empowerment Leadership

Equip and trust teams to take the lead.

Empowerment Leadership

Equip and trust teams to take the lead.

04

Purpose Motivates

A clear vision and mission inspire action and passion.

Purpose Motivates

A clear vision and mission inspire action and passion.

04

Motivation trough purpose

A clear vision and mission inspire action and passion.

05

Commitment and Accountability

Empower for decisions, actions, and their outcomes.

Commitment and Accountability

Empower for decisions, actions, and their outcomes.

About Me

I am an accomplished product and design leader with nearly two decades of experience in agile product organizations and design. Specializing in leading teams to craft exceptional customer experiences, my career has been a blend of rich design heritage and robust technical knowledge, shaping me into a creative, strategic visionary.

I am an accomplished product and design leader with nearly two decades of experience in agile product organizations and design. Specializing in leading teams to craft exceptional customer experiences, my career has been a blend of rich design heritage and robust technical knowledge, shaping me into a creative, strategic visionary.

Agile, adaptable, and KPI-focused, I excel in both B2C and B2B environments. My approach prioritizes simplicity, fostering an environment where continuous refinement and innovation can thrive. Whether leading dynamic, large organizations or managing remote teams, my focus remains on driving simplicity and effectiveness from the outset.

Based in Hamburg, Germany, I look forward to partnering with you towards unparalleled success.

Find me on LinkedIn or (occasionally) on medium.

Agile, adaptable, and KPI-focused, I excel in both B2C and B2B environments. My approach prioritizes simplicity, fostering an environment where continuous refinement and innovation can thrive. Whether leading dynamic, large organizations or managing remote teams, my focus remains on driving simplicity and effectiveness from the outset.

Based in Hamburg, Germany, I look forward to partnering with you towards unparalleled success.

Find me on LinkedIn or (occasionally) on medium.

Contact Me

Impressum

Angaben gemäß § 5 TMG:

Claude Mindt-Kries

Hanfweg 14

66386 St. Ingbert

impressum@mindt-kries.com


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