Marin Niehues
Founder & Executive Consultant
Gründer & Executive Consultant
Düsseldorf, Germany
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Marin Niehues is an expert in organizational development and general management, with a career that began at just 20 when he founded his first start-up. By 21, he was already consulting for leading firms, helping businesses streamline their structures and operations.
As the founder of Niehues Consulting, Marin collaborates with clients worldwide to enhance business processes, foster growth, and drive sustainable success as an Executive Consultant. Known for his pragmatic and value-driven approach, he has become a trusted partner for organizations seeking operational excellence.
Marin is also an accomplished speaker, delivering actionable insights at international events like the We Are Developers Congress in Berlin, Lead Innovation Day in Paris, DEVFESTYYC in Calgary, and many others across 8 countries and 3 continents.
Marin Niehues ist ein erfahrener Experte für Organisationsentwicklung und General Management. Seine Karriere begann bereits mit 20 Jahren, als er sein erstes Start-up gründete. Mit 21 war er bereits als Berater für führende Unternehmen tätig und unterstützte sie dabei, Strukturen und Prozesse zu optimieren.
Als Gründer von Niehues Consulting arbeitet Marin weltweit mit Kunden zusammen, um Geschäftsprozesse zu verbessern, Wachstum zu fördern und nachhaltigen Erfolg zu sichern. Mit seinem pragmatischen und wertorientierten Ansatz hat er sich als vertrauenswürdiger Partner für Organisationen etabliert, die operative Exzellenz anstreben.
Marin ist zudem ein erfahrener Speaker, der bei internationalen Veranstaltungen wie dem We Are Developers Congress in Berlin, dem Lead Innovation Day in Paris, DEVFESTYYC in Calgary und vielen weiteren Events in über 8 Ländern auf 3 Kontinenten praxisnahe Einblicke teilt.
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Agile, Scrum, Kanban: The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Productivity and Value
Scrum. Kanban. Standups. Sprints. Agility is often promoted as the key to improved delivery and happier teams. But can it really turn a dysfunctional environment into a high-performing one?
Adding Scrum, Kanban, or XP on top of existing dysfunction doesn’t fix the root issues. Frameworks promise better delivery, but they fall short when they’re slapped onto teams with unclear goals, poor communication, or leadership misalignment. Real value doesn’t come from ceremonies or boards—it comes from addressing core problems first.
In this session, we’ll take a look at what must come before any agile method can yield real results. We will identify common organizational dysfunctions that frameworks alone can’t fix, and we’ll outline practical steps for addressing these root issues first. You will learn how to evaluate whether Scrum, Kanban, or XP is the right fit—or if it’s time to discard them altogether. Expect concrete advice and clear examples that help you move beyond superficial “agility” to truly value-driven work.
Key Takeaways:
-> No Quick Fixes: Understand why frameworks alone won’t correct misaligned objectives or broken trust.
-> Root Causes First: Learn how to identify and solve underlying dysfunctions before introducing agile methods.
-> Substance Over Rituals: Recognize when you’re following a framework’s steps but delivering no real customer value.
-> Adapt or Discard: Know when to adjust, replace, or drop a framework that’s not serving your team’s true needs.
AI beyond the code: Master your organisational AI implementation.
In this case study, we will delve into the development and implementation process of an embedded AI tool for the production chain of a leading tire manufacturer.
Our journey will reveal the myriad of challenges that arose during the development phases, as well as effective strategies for overcoming these organisational hurdles.
The session will look beyond the technical make-up of the team, highlighting that high-performing data scientists and machine learning engineers are no guarantee of successful AI integration. Instead, we'll explore the broader organisational challenges that come into play, and I'll share practical solutions to address them. A key focus will be on the need for a strategic, holistic approach to AI adoption.
During this case study I will provide you with actionable insights and strategies that highlight the organisational perspective of realising the full potential of AI in complex environments. This session promises to provide clear, direct guidance that will make the power of AI technology more accessible to organisations looking to harness its transformative capabilities.
Join me to learn how to guide your organization towards AI excellence, turning obstacles into opportunities for innovation and growth.
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