We Make Technology Transformation Work.

Most transformation projects fail not because of poor strategy, but because of poor execution. We bring structure, discipline, and control to ensure your transformation delivers real results and value to your business.

Why do 70% of transformations fail?

Many organizations believe transformation is just an extension of their day-to-day operations. It’s not.

Without proper execution structures, transformation projects spiral out of control—costs explode, misalignment escalates, and business value gets lost along the way.

Here is what we observe across industries:

  • No Aligned Goals

    End goals and requirements are unclear. Business, IT, and vendors work from different assumptions, delaying trade-offs in the hope that they’ll resolve themselves—leading to execution chaos.

  • No Implementation Control

    Teams track activities, not outcomes, losing sight of Go-Live. Progress is measured in sprints, but no one can answer: ‘How far are we from delivering real business value?

  • Lack of Engagement

    Transformation requires active involvement, yet:

    • Business delegates requirements and testing to IT, leading to late-stage surprises.

    • Leadership lacks visibility into risks, preventing timely decisions.

    • Suppliers focus on contract fulfillment rather than business impact, creating execution friction.

  • Underestimation of Complexity

    Companies assume existing ways of working will apply. They fail to invest in governance, execution structures, and capability building—turning execution into chaos. Scope shifts, costs escalate, and confidence erodes.

Transformation success is about building the right capabilities.

Most transformation projects don’t fail at Go-Live. They fail the moment no one can answer how far they are from it.

Success requires more than just effort—it demands a structured approach with the right capabilities in place.

  • Track progress along value drivers, not just tasks. Establish clear milestones and deliverables to keep execution on track.

  • Ensure business and IT alignment at critical decision points. Without structured governance, misalignment leads to delays and costly rework.

  • Transformation projects accumulate risk and hidden costs if execution complexity is not actively managed. Without structured contract and risk tracking, cost overruns are inevitable.

  • IT systems don’t operate in isolation. Without structured coordination, integrations break, dependencies pile up, and execution spirals out of control.

  • Success must be measured by business impact, not just project activity. Organizations that track only project milestones often miss the bigger picture—whether transformation actually delivers results.

Our Transformation Playbook

A Repeatable System for Execution Success.

Transformation success isn’t a matter of luck. It follows a structured, repeatable playbook.

We don’t just offer advice—we embed implementation discipline into your organization with our battle-tested framework:

  • Step 1: Gain Control

    Immediate stabilization, risk management, and implementation clarity. We identify critical risks, establish control mechanisms, and create clarity on what success looks like.

  • Step 2: Crawl

    Structured planning with clear priorities. We ensure alignment across business, IT, and vendors while setting up governance for proactive decision-making.

  • Step 3: Walk

    Cross-functional momentum and structured governance in action. We prevent scope creep, track execution against business impact, and ensure transformation stays on course.

  • Step 4: Sustain

    Ensuring a seamless transition to stable operations. We establish the structures, processes, and accountability needed for a successful go-live and long-term system reliability.

Meet Ilja (MBA. MSc Physics)

30 years experience executing IT transformations.

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Experts in execution—not just strategy.

Most consulting firms stop at strategy. We go further.

We don’t just create PowerPoint slides—we implement execution discipline and drive real outcomes inside your organization.

Why companies trust us:

  • We know what works and what doesn’t—combining technical expertise with project management discipline to drive execution forward.

  • We don’t just advise—we lead. Whether through interim management or embedded project execution, we roll up our sleeves and make things happen.

  • No week-long analysis or theoretical frameworks. Our playbook allows us to deliver tangible results from the start, stabilizing execution immediately.

Let’s bring execution discipline to your transformation.

What’s holding up your transformation project?

Contact us.

connect@iljastucken.com
+49 156 78397598