Prof. (FH) Dr. Herbert Gölzner

A-5020 Salzburg
Bayerhamer Straße 18

Mobile +43 699 109 74 160

herbert.goelzner@komunariko.at

Prof. (FH) Dr. Herbert Gölzner

What I stand for / Core Values

Born in Steyr in 1967, I began my professional career with a technical education at the HTL for structural engineering in Linz. However, I soon switched to the Vienna University of Economics and Business – after just three days I realized: Concrete can be dry – people are’nt.

I was particularly interested in how people work together in organizations – and how this cooperation in turn affects the organization. This question accompanied me during my studies in Innsbruck and ultimately led to my doctorate at the Universities of Linz and Munich on the subject of “Systemic Leadership”. A topic that has stayed with me to this day.

My mission: to create space for development – so that companies and managers can focus on the essentials.

My consulting approach is based on three pillars: Efficiency and digitalization – step-by-step and company-dependent: from the first steps to a comprehensive strategy Customized flexibilization – tailored to the history, culture and orientation of the company Empowering people – with knowledge, skills and courage for the working world of tomorrow

My conviction: Every company is unique – just like every person. Different prerequisites shape its future. This is exactly where I start – with respect for what has been achieved and a focus on tomorrow. The measurability of development progress is just as important to me as the combination of practical implementation with scientific findings.

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Development of organizations towards more flexibility, sustainable strategies and diversified business areas – both digital and analogue
  • Development of teams towards efficiency and agility – with support from dashboard systems or Objectives & Key Results – as well as support after organizational mergers or company takeovers
  • Systemic leadership development – both structurally in terms of framework conditions and roles and as well in direct exchange with employees
  • Supporting managers and key personnel in the development of self-leadership and personal vision – as well as support in challenging professional situations
  • Development of value-adding HR work – flexible, digital and measurable through clear key figures and results

Working languages

German
English

Academic Background and Professional Development

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration (WU Vienna, University of Innsbruck, 1987-1992): Personnel management, corporate management
  • Doctorate in Business Administration (LMU Munich, University of Linz, 2000-2003) Topic: Development of a systemic management approach
  • Course for team supervision and coaching (Professional Association of Austrian Psychologists/Vienna, 574 hours, 1999-2002)
  • Training in Open Space Technology (Harrison Owen/Vienna, 2001)
  • Organization Development Certificate Program (NTL Institute/Oxford, 200 hours, 2010-2011)
  • Certification for the use of the Emotional and Social Competency Inventory (Korn Ferry Hay Group/London, 2012)
  • Training course for provocative system work (German Institute for Provocative System Work/Munich, 180 hours, 2013-2015)
  • Agile organizational companion (Next U GmbH B. Oestereich/C. Schröder/Hamburg, 2017-2018)
  • Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation (MIT Sloan School of Management/Boston) Focus topics: Digital Learning Strategies, Algorithmic Business Thinking, Digital Strategies, Talent Analytics (2022-2023)

Professional Stations

  • Technical draughtsman, architectural office Bolldorf/Vienna (1987-1988)
  • Tirol Kliniken GmbH (1993-1998) Trainee program, assistant to the personnel director, head of a personnel department at Innsbruck University Hospital
  • Head of Personnel Services, Salzburger Landeskliniken (1999-2000)
  • Founder of the Paracelsus Private Medical University Salzburg (2000)
  • Consultant for corporate development and HR management (since 2000)
  • Head of Department and Professor for People & Organization Development, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (since 2002)
  • Visiting Professor – Bowling Green State University USA (2008)
  • Lecturer at the University of Salzburg, Innsbruck and at the Institute of Management (2007-2022)
  • Founder of the Agile Circle (2019) – Partner of the consulting firm komunariko (since 2025)

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