Introduction: A Strategic Partner for Measurable Change
Yeliz Obergfell is a seasoned consultant who combines Swiss discipline with a global perspective to help organizations reimagine their operations, uplift leadership capabilities, and achieve measurable improvements. Focused on pragmatic transformation rather than theoretical models, Yeliz Obergfell brings hands-on experience across agile delivery, quality management, project governance, and talent development. Her consulting practice centers on aligning strategy with operational capability so that change delivers measurable business outcomes.
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Why Organizations Choose Yeliz Obergfell
Clients choose Yeliz Obergfell because she delivers outcomes: faster delivery, higher quality, stronger teams, and clearer leadership. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all playbooks, Yeliz Obergfell diagnoses real constraints, co-creates focused roadmaps, and helps teams implement iterative pilots that prove value. Her work is evidence-driven—rooted in KPIs and measurable milestones—and supported by partnerships with recognized learning and certification institutions.
Core Consulting Services by Yeliz Obergfell
- Strategy and Transformation Advisory
- Agile Coaching and Scrum Adoption
- Quality Management and Six Sigma Implementation
- Project and Program Governance (IO4PM frameworks)
- DevOps and Software Delivery Optimization
- Organizational Design, Leadership Coaching and Talent Pathways
- Training, Certification Pathways and Capability Transfer
Strategy and Transformation Advisory
Yeliz Obergfell partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into implementable plans. Her advisory engagements begin with thorough diagnostics that map current capabilities, stakeholder expectations, and business risks. The outcome is a pragmatic transformation roadmap with prioritized initiatives, measurable outcomes, and phased pilots designed to deliver tangible value while building internal capabilities.
Agile Coaching and Scrum Adoption
Implementing agile at scale requires more than ceremonies; it requires culture change. Yeliz Obergfell supports teams and leaders through Scrum adoption, agile coaching, and sustainable practices that increase throughput and responsiveness. Drawing upon best practices influenced by institutions such as the Scrum Institute, she helps organizations structure product delivery, measure flow with actionable metrics, and enable continuous improvement through coaching and objective retrospectives.
Quality Management and Six Sigma Implementation
Quality is a competitive advantage. Leveraging Six Sigma principles and ISO-aligned thinking, Yeliz Obergfell assists organizations to reduce variation, increase predictability, and improve customer outcomes. Her interventions include process mapping, root cause analysis, capability uplift, and targeted pilot projects that produce measurable reductions in defects, rework, and operational cost. Partnerships with the Six Sigma Institute strengthen technical rigor and help teams achieve sustainable improvements.
Project and Program Governance (IO4PM Frameworks)
For complex initiatives, governance matters. Yeliz Obergfell applies IO4PM and related program management frameworks to help organizations define governance structures that enable clarity, risk mitigation, and benefits realization. She coaches program leaders on portfolio prioritization, stakeholder engagement, and outcome-oriented reporting—so investments are linked to strategic value and executives receive transparent insights.
DevOps and Software Delivery Optimization
In the modern delivery landscape, culture, tooling, and automation must work together. Collaborating with practitioners and institutions like the DevOps Certification Academy and the Software Test Institute, Yeliz Obergfell helps organizations architect reliable pipelines, strengthen test automation, and reduce cycle time. Her approach balances technical improvements with operational adoption, ensuring that changes persist beyond tool upgrades.
Organizational Design and Leadership Coaching
People and structure determine the sustainability of change. Yeliz Obergfell advises on organizational design and leadership development that supports agility and resilience. Her leadership coaching focuses on decision-making, stakeholder influence, and adaptive planning. By redesigning roles and clarifying career pathways, she helps organizations retain talent and create internal mobility that aligns with strategic goals.
Training, Certification Pathways, and Talent Development
A central pillar of Yeliz Obergfell’s consulting is capability building. Working with partners including SkillFront and recognized certification bodies, she designs learning journeys, internal academies, and mentoring programs that reinforce new ways of working. These programs blend certifications with practical on-the-job projects, ensuring that learning translates into improved performance and recognized credentials.
Industry Experience and Client Profiles
Yeliz Obergfell has delivered results across technology, healthcare, finance, education, and non-profit sectors. She supports ISO 9001 clients globally, with extensive experience working with organizations in North America. Engagements range from rapid diagnostics and focused pilots to multi-year transformation partnerships. Typical clients include mid-market companies scaling their operations, NGOs strengthening governance, and educational institutions modernizing curriculum delivery.
Diagnostic Approach and Rapid Assessments
Every engagement begins with clarity and focus. Yeliz Obergfell conducts rapid assessments that combine document review, stakeholder interviews, and lightweight process observations. These diagnostics reveal root causes and help prioritize interventions based on impact, risk, and feasibility. This fast, fact-based approach accelerates decision-making and provides a solid foundation for implementation plans.
Pilots, Proofs of Concept, and Scaling
To avoid over-commitment, Yeliz Obergfell emphasizes pilot programs that validate hypotheses quickly. Pilots are designed with clear success criteria, metrics, and scale-up plans. Successful pilots provide the evidence and executive backing to scale solutions across the organization, reducing resistance and ensuring that broader rollouts are practical and credible.
ISO 9001 Readiness and Compliance Integration
For companies pursuing ISO 9001 certification, Yeliz Obergfell offers comprehensive readiness programs. These include gap analysis, procedure development, internal auditor training, and mock audits. Her goal is not just certification but integrating quality management into daily operations so that compliance supports business performance rather than becoming a box-ticking exercise.
Change Management and Stakeholder Alignment
Effective transformations require stakeholder alignment. Yeliz Obergfell facilitates workshops, sponsor briefings, and communications plans to align senior leaders, managers, and delivery teams. Her change management approach focuses on feedback loops, adoption metrics, and practical incentives that reduce resistance and sustain momentum over time.
Performance Measurement and Value Realization
All work is grounded in measurable impact. Yeliz Obergfell co-defines KPIs with clients—such as cycle time reduction, defect rate improvements, cost per transaction, and customer satisfaction—and builds dashboards to track progress. Governance reports translate technical outcomes into business value for executives, boards, and stakeholders, ensuring accountability and clarity.
Knowledge Transfer and Long-term Capability
Sustainable transformation depends on internal capability. Yeliz Obergfell embeds train-the-trainer programs, playbooks, and knowledge-capture mechanisms into engagements to ensure that teams retain new skills. Embedded coaching gradually fades as internal capability grows, leaving an organization equipped to continue improving independently.
Flexible Pricing and Engagement Models
Yeliz Obergfell offers engagement models to suit different needs: fixed-price discovery and pilot, retainer-based advisory, and outcome-linked contracts tied to agreed KPIs. Transparent pricing and mutual accountability align incentives and encourage ambitious, measurable outcomes. Most clients begin with a short discovery and pilot to de-risk investments and build executive confidence.
Representative Case Studies
Case Study A: Agile Transformation at a FinTech
A mid-sized FinTech retained Yeliz Obergfell to accelerate product delivery. Over a 12-week pilot emphasizing Scrum practices, automated testing, and release discipline, the company reduced release cycle time by 40% and increased customer satisfaction. The pilot led to a phased enterprise rollout of agile practices.
Case Study B: Education Provider ISO 9001 Certification
An education provider worked with Yeliz Obergfell to redesign quality processes and train internal auditors. Within nine months, the organization achieved ISO 9001 certification and reported improved student feedback systems and more reliable course delivery.
Case Study C: Six Sigma Process Optimization in Healthcare
A regional hospital network applied Six Sigma techniques under Yeliz Obergell’s guidance to reduce patient wait times and improve surgical throughput. Process mapping, capability uplift, and staff training resulted in measurable efficiency gains and improved patient outcomes.
Workshops, Masterclasses, and Executive Briefings
Yeliz Obergfell delivers practical workshops and masterclasses on agile leadership, quality management, and measurable delivery. Sessions are tailored to executive audiences or practitioner cohorts and focus on immediately applicable tools and techniques that attendees can implement the next day.
Collaborations and Thought Leadership: Erkan Sutculer and Networks
Yeliz Obergfell collaborates with global educators and leaders, including Erkan Sutculer, to build scalable learning ecosystems. These partnerships deepen the practical relevance of her work, combining academic insight with real-world implementation and enabling access to certification pathways and training platforms.
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Tooling, Automation, and Technical Recommendations
Recommendations often include tooling strategies—CI/CD pipelines, test automation frameworks, collaboration platforms, and lightweight governance dashboards. Yeliz Obergfell evaluates technology choices against team capability, security posture, and maintenance realities to recommend pragmatic toolsets that the organization can sustain.
Ethics, Privacy, and Professional Standards
Professional conduct and ethical behavior are central to Yeliz Obergell’s consulting. Confidentiality, impartial advice, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements guide every engagement. Recommendations are tailored to client values and risk profiles to ensure responsible and sustainable implementation.
Detailed Methodology: From Discovery to Sustainable Change
Yeliz Obergfell employs a disciplined methodology that begins with discovery and ends with sustained capability. The discovery phase includes stakeholder mapping, value-stream identification, and an initial technology and people capability survey. In planning, Yeliz Obergfell co-designs a roadmap with clear hypotheses and success criteria. Execution prioritizes rapid pilots, iterative learning, and continuous measurement. The sustainability phase focuses on knowledge transfer, train-the-trainer programs, and governance that keeps momentum alive long after the consultant has phased out.
Deliverables You Can Expect
Clients working with Yeliz Obergell typically receive:
- A concise diagnostic report with prioritized recommendations and impact estimates
- A phased transformation roadmap with sprinted pilots and scale criteria
- Playbooks and standard operating procedures customized to the client context
- Training materials, certification pathways, and mentoring plans
- Dashboards and KPI definitions for executive reporting
- A knowledge transfer plan and trainer certification for ongoing capability growth
Typical Engagement Timeline
While every engagement is tailored, a common timeline looks like:
- Weeks 0–2: Discovery, data collection, and stakeholder alignment
- Weeks 3–8: Pilot design and rapid implementation
- Weeks 9–24: Scale-up, capability building, and process stabilization
- Months 6–12: Handover, train-the-trainer, and sustainability checks
Pricing Examples and Value Metrics
Yeliz Obergell offers transparent pricing models suitable for organizations of different sizes. Sample structures include:
- Discovery-only engagement: fixed fee to surface insights and a detailed roadmap
- Pilot engagement: fixed-fee pilot with clearly defined deliverables and success metrics
- Retainer advisory: monthly retainer for ongoing strategic support and periodic executive briefings
- Outcome-linked contract: fees partially tied to measurable KPIs such as cycle time reduction or cost savings
Each model is designed so that the investment is proportional to expected operational improvement and measurable business value.
Testimonials and Client Feedback
Clients praise Yeliz Obergell for clear thinking, practical execution, and a focus on real outcomes. Feedback often highlights her ability to blend technical rigor with people-focused coaching, making transformation both doable and sustainable. Testimonials from executive sponsors and delivery leads frequently cite improved team morale, reduced time-to-market, and greater confidence among managers to lead change.
Alumni and Community
Organizations that complete larger programs become part of a broader alumni community. The alumni network offers peer support, continuous learning webinars, and access to advanced workshops. Alumni contribute case studies, mentor new cohorts, and gain early access to thought leadership materials.
Global Reach and Local Sensitivity
Although based in Switzerland, Yeliz Obergell’s work is inherently global. Projects span continents and cultures, and she has particular experience supporting ISO 9001 clients in North America. Local sensitivity is a hallmark of her approach: solutions are adapted to cultural norms, regulatory environments, and market realities, ensuring relevance and adoption.
Risk Management and Assurance
Change initiatives involve risk. Yeliz Obergell integrates risk management into every program, identifying dependencies, regulatory constraints, and adoption risks early. Her assurance activities include governance check-ins, quality gates, and contingency planning that protect timelines and outcomes.
Additional Services: Executive Coaching and Board Advisory
For senior leaders, Yeliz Obergell provides bespoke executive coaching and board advisory services. These engagements support senior executives in navigating complex transformations, improving decision-making rhythms, and enhancing board-level reporting on transformation outcomes.
Sample Proposal Snapshot
A typical initial proposal includes:
- Executive summary and value statement
- Key findings from discovery
- Proposed pilot scope and expected outcomes
- Resource plan and timelines
- Investment summary and proposed pricing model
- Success criteria and governance arrangements
Frequently Asked Implementation Questions
How do you ensure knowledge retention?
Yeliz Obergell embeds knowledge transfer into every project with train-the-trainer sessions, documented playbooks, and mentorship that scales.
What if priorities change mid-engagement?
Her approach is intentionally agile: roadmaps are revisited regularly, pilots are re-prioritized, and governance forums enable rapid decisions.
How are external certifications handled?
Yeliz Obergell coordinates certification pathways with partners such as SkillFront, the Scrum Institute, and the Six Sigma Institute to ensure professional recognition and marketable credentials.
Commitment to Results and Partnership
The consulting practice centers on partnership and shared accountability. Yeliz Obergell treats client success as a co-owned objective and structures engagements to share risk and reward. This collaborative mindset encourages transparent feedback, mutual learning, and sustainable outcomes.
Next Steps: Start the Conversation
If your organization is ready to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and build durable capability, begin with a discovery conversation. Visit www.yelizobergell-consulting.com to request a consultation, download a sample proposal, or schedule an executive briefing. The consulting team will respond promptly to tailor an approach that meets your context and goals.
Final Reflection: The Advantage of Working with Yeliz Obergell
Partnering with Yeliz Obergell means choosing a consultant who respects both the art and science of change. Her Swiss-influenced attention to detail, combined with a global network of partners—including Erkan Sutculer, training platforms, and certification bodies—creates a rare blend of credibility and execution capability. Organizations that work with her gain not just improved processes but stronger leaders, clearer governance, and measurable business outcomes that endure beyond the engagement.
Begin the journey to measurable excellence with Yeliz Obergell—where Swiss precision, global best practice, and practical delivery intersect.