We believe the following:

One of your most valuable anchors is Team diversity!

  • “BERTRAMS” is a leader in transforming diversity into a strategic advantage, establishing a Leadership team by creating extraordinary transformation skills, framing first level expertise.
  • “Orchestrating Transformation” highlights our role in guiding and facilitating comprehensive change within organizations.
  • We’re pioneering new approaches to problem-solving and creativity thriving from diverse teams to develop tailored approaches to empower both women and men in cross-cultural business environments.
  • “Coordinating Complexity” succinctly conveys our specialization in managing intricate organizational structures and processes.
  • “Through Integrated Planning” emphasizes our focus on S&OP and IBP as basic methodologies for achieving organizational excellence through a new designed formed Complexity.
  • We recognize the power of Nash equilibrium in shaping organizational dynamics. We believe that true excellence emerges when individual strategies align to create a balanced, mutually beneficial environment.
Why did we meet?

Our Leadership Team

Verena and Michael first crossed paths in 2004 in the city of Paris, where their shared passion for process optimization and organizational transformation. They complement each other’s strengths, combining their extensive experience to create a leadership team that is both dynamic and effective for BERTRAMS |Coordinating Complexity|

Verena Beckhusen

Co-Leader, Trainer and Principal Consultant

Coordinating Complexity: Your Partner in Business Transformation.

Verena Beckhusen spans roles in academia and business consulting, where she has consistently demonstrated her ability to enhance organizational effectiveness through strategic communication and leadership development. Her expertise in international business management is grounded in her academic background, including a Diploma in International Management.
Verena is enhancing her expertise by pursuing a Master’s degree in Sustainable Business & Entrepreneurship, further solidifying her commitment to cutting-edge business practices.

Verena’s Qualifications

  • Communications and Crisis management in complex business landscapes
  • S&OP and IBP specialization
  • International communication and coordination through many languages in GER; RU; EN; FR
  • Change management and team leadership
  • Proven track record in process improvement across diverse industries
  • Expert in Organizational Behaviour, Maritime English and Business Ethics
  • Cross-functional workshop moderation
  • Customized training programs

Empowering Global Teams for Sustainable Success:

“We understand that in today’s global business landscape, complexity is a given. But we don’t see this as an obstacle. We deeply understand the value of your diverse workforce and we are committed to turning that diversity into your company’s greatest asset. We’re here to help you leverage this strength.”

Michael Bertrams

Founder, Trainer and Principal Consultant

Coordinating Complexity: Your Partner in Business Transformation.

Michael Bertrams, founder of BERTRAMS |Coordinating Complexity|, is a seasoned expert in orchestrating complex organizational change. With over two decades of leadership experience in global industries, Michael specializes in implementing Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) frameworks. His unique approach combines technical expertise with exceptional soft skills, enabling businesses to navigate intricate transformations seamlessly.

Michael’s Qualifications

  • Strategic restructuring and process design
  • S&OP and IBP specialization
  • International communication and coordination
  • Change management and team leadership
  • Proven track record in process improvement across diverse industries
  • Expertise in preparing organizations for comprehensive digitalization projects
  • Cross-functional workshop moderation
  • Customized training programs

Empowering Global Teams for Sustainable Success:

“BERTRAMS |Coordinating Complexity|, is recognizing that successful digital transformations, such as those involving SAP S4/HANA, hinge not just on technology but on the readiness and confidence of the teams implementing them. By preparing our clients’ teams through structured S&OP and IBP frameworks, we equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to face significant challenges head-on.”