The greatest lever is the individual
At the intersection of psychology and performance, we foster individual development within companies. We provide scientific diagnostics, psychological precision, expert consulting, and tailored solutions for individuals, teams, and organizations.
Real-world insights
What CEOs, HR managers, and executives say about working with Struss & Claussen.
The feedback from all our participants was positive—ranging from "sensational" to "indispensable." (...) We want to make this coaching a permanent fixture of our &WOW mentorship program.
Ragnhild Struss’s webinar on career reorientation generated great interest on our platform. The feedback was consistently very positive, with members highlighting the concise and clear presentation of the topic, the practical tips, and the personable delivery.
From the very beginning, the process was characterized by professionalism, appreciation, and a focus on results. (...) Even months after the coaching, participants can still feel the lasting effects of their coaching day.
Struss & Claussen provide excellent consulting and implementation for initiatives related to professional development. Their understanding of us as a company, combined with their broad experience and expertise, produces outstanding results.
The core problems are not technical in nature
Companies do not fail due to a lack of technical expertise. They lose time, money, energy, and potential when people are not deployed, managed, or developed according to their personalities. Unclear roles, poor hiring decisions, and a lack of fit lead to bad decisions, weak leadership, conflict, turnover, and stalled change processes. These frictions have a lasting negative impact on performance, motivation, collaboration, and employee retention.
Why Struss & Claussen
A foundation in science meets personal guidance — that is what sets our work apart.
Scientific potential assessment
Personality, potential, motives, and drivers are analyzed in detail using scientifically validated methods. This creates a solid foundation for selection, development, and leadership.
Psychological precision
Personality cannot be viewed in isolation. Behavior is contextual. That is why we incorporate motivation, performance history, work style, values, the current role, and the environment into every analysis.
Actionable recommendations
Every analysis results in concrete recommendations for selection, development, unlocking potential, leadership, collaboration, and strategic personnel decisions.
Four eyes. One recommendation.
Every analysis and recommendation is developed using a four-eyes principle. Diverse perspectives enhance the quality of our results and minimize subjective bias.
Tailored solutions.
All recommendations are based exclusively on the people, goals, and requirements of your company. Every organization receives recommendations that are consistently customized to their specific situation.
Since 2003. Over 15,000 consultations.
More than two decades of experience and over 15,000 consultations inform a methodology that is continuously refined through scientific research.
Identifying the right levers together.
Every company faces unique challenges. In a personal consultation, we will analyze your current situation and develop initial approaches for a collaboration tailored to your needs.
Every organization asks different questions
Whether you are in HR, an employee, a manager, or a business owner, every role comes with its own unique challenges. Our solutions are tailored to the individual, their specific role, company goals, and the broader organizational context.
Which challenge would you like to tackle first?
Whether it's potential diagnostics, leadership development, job crafting, or team development: together, we will analyze your current situation, identify the biggest levers, and develop initial ideas on how we can effectively support your company.
Focusing on my strengths has empowered me in my leadership role
5 times as likely to be engaged
Employees who find the feedback they receive valuable are more likely to be engaged at work.
I think that was the best workshop in my 25 years of professional life!
14–29% higher profit
Strengths-based development was associated with higher profits than in comparison groups.
For the first time in a long while, I had the opportunity to receive direct feedback about myself, which now serves as a springboard for very concrete development.
Greater self-efficacy leads to improved job performance.
Your “Career Reorientation” webinar provided a truly successful overview of the entire topic. I have attended quite a few free seminars, but this one was genuinely excellent. I am currently reinventing myself once again, and your wake-up call brought forgotten ideas back to mind.
Only 10%
of employees feel a strong emotional connection to their employer.
Both speakers came across as very personable and competent. The course changed my opinion of self-assessments in a very positive way. It was enjoyable and worthwhile. It was also great to receive so many materials to use at home. In three words: exciting, informative, impressive.
7.8% higher productivity
Employees who received strengths coaching were more productive than those who did not.
I especially appreciated that every participant was treated personally and taken seriously. I also liked the detailed, individually compiled materials and the intimate atmosphere in which we could discuss personal matters. (...) Everything felt very professional. In three words: exciting, insightful, profound.
78% lower absenteeism
Highly engaged teams record substantially fewer absences.
(...) We value both the broad perspective and the nuanced, detailed view of personal strengths and areas for development, which are addressed openly and in a very pleasant manner. The insights gained are always highly valued by all participants and have a lasting positive impact on their professional and personal development.
56% higher job performance
Employees with a strong sense of belonging reported higher performance than those with low belonging.
The results folder was superbly structured and looked incredibly professional. I especially liked that virtually EVERYONE had a chance to contribute. I also appreciated that you moved around the room and personally supported the groups.
14% higher productivity
Engaged teams achieve better production results and performance ratings.
A huge thank-you for the highly interesting, professional, and motivating webinar at XING. Thank you also for the detailed materials, which I will review carefully before putting them into practice. I took a great deal away from the webinar and also received confirmation that I am already on the right path. Once again, many, many thanks!
50% lower turnover risk
A strong sense of belonging was associated with a lower risk of leaving.
A very entertaining and varied approach to presenting the topic. The two speakers worked well as a team, and all personal wishes and expectations submitted in advance were addressed. In three words: entertaining, varied, informative.
32% fewer quality defects
High employee engagement is associated with fewer errors and defects.
The feedback described the workshop as inspiring and helpful, and the participants gained a great deal from it. They also praised the pleasant and informative atmosphere created by the facilitators, as well as the space provided for personal and individual exchange.
75% fewer sick days
Employees with a strong sense of belonging reported fewer sick days.
What I am taking away is that I can trust my strengths more and use them later in my career. In three words: personal, empowering, motivating.
Greater self-efficacy leads to improved job performance.
Frequently asked questions about working with us
Answers to the most important questions regarding collaboration, formats, and implementation.
What types of companies are your services suitable for?
Our services are aimed at start-ups, medium-sized companies, family businesses and corporations. The question at hand matters more than the size of the company. Some companies want to develop leaders purposefully, while others seek support for teams, specific peer groups, potential diagnostics, employee retention, job crafting, team development or succession. Together, we identify which approach is right for your situation.
How do we determine which service is right for our company?
We always begin with a no-obligation conversation. In speaking with an experienced coach, you can describe your concern and ask any questions you have. We want to understand the challenges you currently face and the goals you are pursuing. It is also important for us to gain an impression of the people involved. Only then do we recommend the formats that we believe will create the greatest value for your company.
How does Struss & Claussen differ from traditional training or coaching providers?
We never begin with a method; we always begin with the people. That is why we create a tailored service for every concern. Scientific potential diagnostics and psychological analysis form the basis of our work and every service we provide. This produces solutions individually suited to the personalities involved, their roles and your company’s situation. We do not make generic, one-size-fits-all recommendations.
Why does your work always begin with a personality assessment?
Because development is sustainable only when it suits the individual personality and specific situation of the person involved. Our diagnostics reveal potential, motives, beliefs, achievement motivation, working methods and areas for development. Only on this basis can recommendations be genuinely individualized and therefore effective.
When are in-person formats useful, and when are digital programs appropriate?
Both have their place and usually complement one another very well. Coaching, potential diagnostics and team development benefit from personal interaction and are particularly suitable for complex questions, conflicts or individual development needs. Digital programs such as Inner Voice or Job Crafting support employees over a longer period and can be integrated flexibly into their working day. Many companies deliberately combine both formats.
Can we begin with a smaller project?
Of course! In fact, many companies initially choose a pilot project, a single management level or a selected team. This allows both sides to get to know the working relationship and enables us to assess together which next steps make sense.
How do you create individualized development when many employees are involved?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions. Our answer is to combine scientific potential diagnostics, personal support and digital development formats. This keeps development tailored to each individual personality without requiring every employee to receive exclusively one-to-one coaching.
Can your services be integrated into existing HR or leadership programs?
Yes. That is exactly what they are designed for. Our formats complement existing talent programs, leadership academies, development programs, employee reviews and change processes. You do not need to reinvent anything; you can build on existing structures.
How much time do HR and managers need to invest?
We know how full the calendars of HR teams and managers are today. That is why we place great importance on keeping our formats administratively lean and easy to integrate into day-to-day business. Our aim is to create a format that takes work off your hands rather than adding to it. We always coordinate the exact process with you.
How do you measure the success of your initiatives?
At the outset, we define together how you would identify and recognize success. Depending on the project, this might include successfully filling a position, a better fit between employees and roles, stronger leadership, higher employee retention, constructive conflict management, better collaboration or greater personal responsibility. Our work is goal- and results-oriented. It is always important to us that development becomes visible in everyday work.
How exactly does working with Struss & Claussen proceed?
We always begin with a personal conversation. We then develop an individual concept tailored to your company and goals. Together, we define the target group, formats and process, and support implementation so that it integrates smoothly into your day-to-day business.
Where personality becomes a competitive advantage.
Companies, universities, and organizations across a wide range of industries rely on our psychological expertise in potential assessment, specialist and executive coaching, job crafting, and personal development.
