Real Results:
Taking Our Clients One Notch Up
At One Notch Up, we treat each client engagement as a unique journey. While every organization we work with has distinct needs, our commitment to crafting custom solutions remains constant. We draw from a versatile toolkit—including ORSC, Co-Active coaching, agile practices, liberating structures, and design thinking—to provide each client with the right combination of guidance and support. Using a range of tools for visioning, strategy, and value creation, we ensure our approach aligns seamlessly with your goals and context.
Our success stories showcase how we work with clients to unlock potential, align teams, and drive sustainable growth. Each story is a reflection of our dedication to adaptable, results-focused solutions—designed to take our clients one notch up, one step at a time. Simply book a call to find out more.
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[strategy | deep democracy | ORSC | vision]
We guided an international organization of 850 officials through a groundbreaking strategy development process. Using liberating structures and team coaching approaches, we turned what was typically a top-down exercise into an inclusive dialogue. Over two months, we facilitated sessions that gave voice to every level of the organization. The results surprised even the skeptics - for the first time, the strategy wasn't just a document from above, but a shared vision that everyone helped shape. By breaking down traditional barriers, we proved that even large organizations can think and move as one.
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[agile HR | team coaching | digital]
We partnered with HR departments across several international banks to reimagine their role in a digital world. Through a blend of agile practices, Kanban, and design sprints, we helped traditional HR teams become digital pioneers. Over 3-6 months, we coached teams to make their work visible and their impact measurable. The transformation went beyond just new tools - it changed how HR positioned itself within the banks. Teams that once operated in the background became strategic partners in their organizations' digital evolution. Through focused leadership development and team coaching, we helped HR find its new identity in the digital age.
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[team coaching | ORSC | culture]
We coached a twenty-person team in an international public organization facing significant budget cuts. Over two months, we used systemic team coaching to help them adapt without compromising their service quality. Through the ORSC (Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching) toolbox, we built new ways of working that kept both service levels and team spirit high. What could have been a demoralizing squeeze became a catalyst for smarter collaboration. The team not only maintained their performance but did so while preserving their well-being and positive culture.
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[change management | team coaching | facilitation]
We helped a traditional pan-European distribution company turn major structural changes into an opportunity for genuine dialogue. Rather than letting change happen to people, we created a network of 12 Change Ambassadors who brought the conversation to every corner of the organization. Over six months, we coached these Ambassadors and equipped them with a communication playbook that turned corporate-speak into human conversations. The impact? Several hundred employees didn't just hear about change - they shaped it. Through facilitated workshops and team coaching, we ensured every single person had a chance to voice their concerns and contribute to the company's future.
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[design sprint | design thinking | innovations]
We joined forces with a media company to solve a unique challenge in competitive performance sports. How do you run a fair competition when athletes perform in different venues? Through a high-energy 6-week design thinking process, we explored solutions that seemed impossible at first. Our design thinking approach led to multiple prototypes for synchronizing judging and scoring across locations. The breakthrough was so significant that it caught the international federation's attention - they saw the potential to expand competition access globally. Sometimes the best innovations come from embracing what seems like an unsolvable problem.
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[team coaching | agile transformation | leadership]
We partnered with a pharmaceutical company to transform their response to regulatory shifts and market volatility. Over 18 months, we worked with 10 teams and their internal coaches to reimagine how they operated. By blending ORSC and Co-active coaching with Kanban practices, we helped them build agility into their DNA. Teams that once struggled with change became masters of adaptation. The real win wasn't just better information flow - it was seeing leaders emerge at every level, turning the challenges into opportunities for innovation.
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[startup | organizational design | conflict resolution | culture]
Transformation of a 200-person identity tech startup when investment forced rapid change. Over 18 months, we built focused product teams and reshaped operations through agile frameworks. We worked hands-on with teams to resolve conflicts and align cultures. We ditched hierarchy for clear product ownership. People got happier as decisions became faster and ownership clearer. The company found its new rhythm, and teams learned to thrive in their redefined roles.
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[management consulting | ORSC | leadership]
We brought together top management teams from two sister companies in the Chinese tech sector facing industry upheaval. Over two months, we coached 30 leaders through systemic team approaches and focused team building. Using the ORSC toolbox, we helped them see beyond their individual companies to find shared opportunities in a volatile market. The breakthrough came when both teams started planning as one unit rather than competing entities. Together, they crafted a strategy that turned market turbulence into competitive advantage for both companies.