About Us
Who We Serve
At OrganisationsDiplomaten, we partner with founders, managers, and product leaders building smart devices, IoT systems, and embedded platforms. Whether you are at prototype, entering the market, or pivoting we bring clarity and execution so your team can focus on delivering, not just surviving.
Working hands-on with clients over many years has shown us that product teams rarely fail because of a lack of intelligence or effort. Business fails when product creation becomes disconnected from the product journey. When that happens, it inevitably falls short of customer expectations and the critical thresholds required for success. We use the Reliance Framework to streamline product creation and ensure your team creates products that truly meet customer needs.
Thomas Winz-Tancau,
Founder
Thomas has over a decade of experience leading safety-critical software projects, specializing in strategy, process optimization, and agile methodologies. He is certified as a Scrum Master Level 2 and holds an ISO 9001 Quality Management certification.
He sees his career as a dual journey in product development and software engineering, reflecting his belief that merging theory and practice is essential to making a real difference.
As a true practitioner, he accepts that while theory is a valuable tool, it should not be viewed as a rigid rule. Over the past two decades, he evolved from a junior developer to a project manager to a department head of with up to 120 developers in various projects.
As the Managing Director of Klasmeier & Winz GbR, Thomas is focused on delivering impactful products to clients. He is a recognized expert and keynote speaker who bridges scientific rigor with practical solutions.
Thomas lives in Stuttgart with his wife and daughter, embodying his daily values.
Why we serve
Over the past 20 years, we have immersed ourselves in the world of embedded product development, working directly within client organizations, managers and the team to deeply understand the product creation journey. We have observed firsthand where product creation breaks down and why.
Building Lasting Value with The Lindy Effect
At Organisationsdiplomaten, we apply the Lindy Effect to develop robust, research-informed methods for the Reliance Framework™. that endure. This principle helps us validate and select methodologies or general approaches throughout your product journey.
The Lindy Effect originated about a century ago among actors at a well-known New York deli. They observed that a Broadway show running for 100 days could be expected to continue for another 100 days. Formulated since 1964, the effect posits that the future lifespan of an idea's usefulness is directly related to its current age. In other words, the longer something has existed, the longer it is likely to continue to last.
This insight allows us to avoid fleeting trends, enabling you to focus on what truly matters. Your product. We do not aim to convince anyone with the product life cycle concept. Instead, we base our conviction on proven concepts. At Organisationsdiplomaten, we leverage this principle to create competence center that stand the test of time.
Dezember 2019 | Congress Center Stadthalle Sindelfingen
Sharing ideas at the Embedded Software Engineering Congress
The paradox of product creation ambiguity
Our discovery is simple yet powerful: successful product delivery relies on establishing a consistent rhythm, clear roles and trust within your team, not on specific method, fad or buzz word. But without a shared system, strategies remain unclear, execution falters, and complexity overwhelms confidence and momentum.
We have defined and analyzed this recurring phenomenon by studying more than 400 books and dozens of whitepapers, publishing our latest insights for over a decade. Today, we call this challenge the paradox of product creation ambiguity, where the drive for innovation can unintentionally block progress unless teams are supported by proven frameworks and operational clarity.
| 2019 |
Philosophical Institute for Literary Research in Anthropological Organization Theories This unique foundation enabled us to systematically explore and integrate deep philosophical and anthropological insights into organizational practice. Our research was grounded in a comprehensive library of over 500 volumes and 100 ISO standards, providing a robust scientific and regulatory basis. Through our research, we developed a comprehensive set of methods and models designed to “mirror” client organizations. Kampagne: Embedded Clean Code Established robust software craftsmanship in safety-critical environments. Introduced modern web/app engineering practices to industrial embedded software. Enabled faster, safer releases and improved maintainability for clients. Publications: • embeddedCleancode Kampagne: Human-Centered Project Design Advocated for dignified, sustainable project environments. Ensured labor protection and well-being for knowledge workers through agile best practices. Reduced burnout, increased team retention and performance. Publications: • Article in SQ-Magazine, Issue 51 (2019) |
| 2022 |
OLGE Toolbox Development Developed the OLGE decision-support toolbox as part of the Change & Transformation Projects. OLGE enables structured, collective decision-making under uncertainty—helping teams navigate complex projects with clarity and speed. Case Study: Change & Transformation for Projects Led agile transformations and hybrid process adoption (Agile Islands). Built Centers of Excellence and empowered teams for self-management. Delivered measurable improvements in project speed and quality. Publications: • EuroSPI 2020 Keynote: "Clean A-SPICE Processes and Agile Methods" (Springer Proceedings) Case Study: Program Management Introduction for a Client Department Scaled project management with "Strategic Projects" program. Integrated ISO 9001, Automotive SPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and SAFe. Improved compliance, transparency, and project steering for complex automotive software. Publications: • Case study: "A change Initiative of introducing Program Management to capture the Automotive Industry pivot towards electrification" |
| 2024 |
Reliance Framework Development Developed a foundational system for reliable, scalable product creation. Balanced innovation and execution. Built internal capabilities—teams move with clarity, deliver with confidence, and avoid burnout. Publications: • ongoing project documentation |
How we serve
Our field-tested Reliance Framework™. helps clients outpace failure in embedded systems development by combining research-backed methods with practical experience. From the beginning, we understood that true innovation requires more than technical expertise.
2024 | Our creative room Gemeinsam Schreiben
Filming of an Master Class
Ambidexterity is a dual challenge of product creation
Incorporating insights from organizational science, anthropology, and product creation theory was challenging and time-consuming. However, we have developed methods consistent with the reliance framework that clarify both the “how” and the “why” of successful product creation.
A key element of our approach is organizational ambidexterity, a management principle that balances innovation (exploration) with operational efficiency (exploitation) for the creation function overall. This balance entails understanding when to pursue bold new ideas and when to stabilize and refine existing processes.
The outcome of our approach is a tailored, resilient process strategy for each client’s specific team, supporting both the creative freedom and productive clarity necessary to outpace product failure .
| 2020 |
Founded as a research-driven initiative: We combined organizational science, anthropology, and narrative theory to create practical methods for strategy, organizational design, and leadership—ensuring effective product development and adaptability to change. |
| 2022 |
Launched a dedicated creative room: We opened “Gemeinsam schreiben” near Stuttgart—a structured, inspiring space where teams engage in distraction-free workshops and decision-making. The environment fosters clarity, swift alignment, and shared ownership in technical projects. |
| 2023 |
Transitioned to a focused consulting studio: We began actively partnering in organizational design and product development—aligning strategies, implementing agile practices, and supporting engineering teams with lasting impact. |
| 2025 |
Launched the Embedded Business Innovation Center: We establish tailored competence centers for embedded product development—integrating rhythm, structure, and clarity into client teams to foster adaptability, innovation, and strategic confidence. |
Let’s Talk
If your role includes coding, hardware, systems, budgets, and delivery, you understand the difficulties of leading product development in a complex environment. We’ve worked with leaders in embedded product development and found that successful partnerships begin with shared understanding.
Our approach focuses on building this common ground so your teams gain clarity, your organization becomes more resilient, and you have a partner who knows what leadership entails.
Are you ready to move from putting out fires to making real progress? Let’s build the foundation your product creation needs, together.