Who We Serve
We work with founders and product leaders developing smart devices, IoT systems, and embedded solutions. We know that product teams fail not due to lack of talent or passion, but because they lose sight of the customer journey.
To solve this, we created the Reliance Framework™, a system that streamlines your product creation process. It connects customer feedback directly with engineering, ensuring clear communication. Before launch, time to pivot is the missed signals for most teams running out of cash..
Get started with our three free playbooks: OLGE, the Full Scrum Guide, and Developer Bench. These resources are designed to reduce time-to-market costs and ensure your decisions are based on learning, not luck. The Reliance Framework™ helps keep your development aligned with market needs, allowing you to move faster and build products that truly matter.
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 a competence center that stands the test of time.
Sharing ideas at the Embedded Software Engineering Congress
Embedded Software Engineering Kongress 2. bis 6. Dezember 2019
Congress Center Stadthalle Sindelfingen Projektgestaltung als Design Warum das Team das wichtigste Produkt ist
Dezember 2019 | Congress Center Stadthalle Sindelfingen
Sharing ideas at the Embedded Software Engineering Congress
Embedded Software Engineering Kongress 2. bis 6. Dezember 2019
Congress Center Stadthalle Sindelfingen Projektgestaltung als Design Warum das Team das wichtigste Produkt ist
Dezember 2019 | Congress Center Stadthalle Sindelfingen
Filming of a Master Class
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
How We Serve
Filming of a Master Class
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
Ambidexterity is a dual challenge of product creation
At OrganisationsDiplomaten, we believe that successful product creation requires a balance between discovery and delivery, and innovation and execution. This principle, called organizational ambidexterity, is central to our approach. We have developed the Reliance Framework™ to provide clear methods for effective product creation by combining insights from organizational science, anthropology, and product development theory.
Innovation works best when teams learn from what they build while focusing on what they know. Our extensive research has revealed a common paradox: a strong push for innovation often leads to a loss of clarity and focus. Without a shared framework, strategies can become theoretical, execution can drift, and confidence can erode.
To tackle this issue, we design the structures and processes that align innovation with execution, ensuring that discovery and delivery happen in sync.
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?
Request a free demo of the Reliance Framework and let’s build the foundation your product creation needs, together.