DHBW Stuttgart: Why I teach in addition to consulting
PERSONNEL Nico Roepnack · October 2025 · 4 min. reading time New semester, new challenge: As a lecturer at DHBW Stuttgart, I teach Business Information Systems. Because the best advice starts where knowledge is passed on. Start of the semester at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University in Stuttgart Teaching assignment: Business Information Systems Theory meets 20 years of practice At DHBW Stuttgart […]
Microsoft Project Online is being shut down: What German companies need to do now
MIGRATION Nico Roepnack · March 4, 2026 · 8 min read Microsoft will permanently shut down Project Online on September 30, 2026. For thousands of German companies, the clock is now ticking: Those who do not migrate in time will lose access to all project data. The situation Microsoft Project Online is being discontinued What this means for your company On September 5 […]
Free learning resources for project managers: The best sources in 2026
The best free learning resources for project managers in 2026: From Smartsheet Learning Center to Coursera to Harvard Online. Curated and reviewed.
Structured problem solving: 3 Toyota methods for practical application
Stop merely treating the symptoms. In this article, we present Toyota's proven techniques. Learn how to use the "5 Whys" method to find the true root cause of a problem and eliminate errors permanently, rather than just patching them up in the short term.
Lighthouse Consulting Recognized as Smartsheet Gold Partner
We are an official Smartsheet Gold Partner. Find out how you can benefit from our direct access to exclusive resources and best practices for your projects.
ARIS AI: Overcoming process challenges and unlocking growth
Learn how AI-powered analytics uncover hidden inefficiencies and why process mining is the fastest way to move from gut feelings to data-driven decisions.
Digital Obeya Room & KPI Management: FEW Automotive increases customer satisfaction by 90%
FEW Automotive Group implemented a digital Obeya room for portfolio-wide KPI management with Lighthouse Consultings. The result: 50% time savings, 80% more transparency, and a 90% improvement in customer satisfaction through structured lean management with Smartsheet.
Munich Management Colloquium: What really makes high-performance teams tick?
EVENTS Nico Roepnack · March 6, 2024 · 6 min read At the 31st Munich Management Colloquium, I had the opportunity to lead a workshop together with Szabolcs Toth that sought to answer a key question: What really makes high-performance teams, and how can this be measured? The event 31st Munich Management Colloquium Where Germany's leaders come together The MMK is […]
Optimize Your Supplier Evaluation Process with Smartsheet
Supplier evaluations using Excel are time-consuming and prone to errors. Learn how to automate your supplier evaluation process in a structured way with Smartsheet.
Revolutionizing Project Management: One Bad Practice at a Time
Over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry show that the same PM mistakes keep repeating themselves. Find out which bad practices are really slowing down your projects.