Dr. Cornelia Schmidt
Senior consultant
8 years of professional experience including as a management consultant focusing on change management and as a senior manager in the area of people and culture
Master's Degree and PhD in Public Policy and Management
Certifications for change management and systemic coaching
Background
Cornelia has been working since 2010 e.g. as a senior employee in the area of People and Culture within a multinational corporation, and as a management consultant focusing on change management. She has more than 5 years experience as a trainer and also supports clients by her broad knowledge on systemic coaching. In 2019, Cornelia joined the team of RETURN ON MEANING as Senior Consultant.
Cornelia holds a doctorate in Economics and Social Sciences. She completed her Bachelor and Master of Public Policy and Management (University of Konstanz) with distinction. Her research and teaching for several years focused on quantitative and qualitative methods of empirical social research. Cornelia has received several scholarships from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the German Academic Exchange Service, with stays abroad in Barcelona and Brussels. She is a certified black belt for change management and process optimization as well as author of specialized articles, i.a. on the topic of talent management.
Client experience (selected examples)
Design and implementation of change management and cultural change programs including diagnosis and support in implementing the measures (e.g. for a large industrial enterprise)
Design and presentation of team workshops (for example in the financial services industry)
Design and conduct of keynote speeches and workshops on increasing collaboration and promoting emotional intelligence as well as stress reduction through mindfulness
Development of diversity and inclusion strategies and programs (e.g. in the financial services industry)
Experience in leadership development and structuring of talent management processes