Philipp David Schaller

Philipp David Schaller is a Professor of Business Administration/Management at Harz University of Applied Sciences, where he coordinates the Bachelor's program in Service Management and the Sustainable Management program. He supervises doctoral theses through the Doctoral Center for Social, Health, and Economic Sciences (SGW) and leads projects like Gründerwald (promoting startups) and KlimaPlanReal (climate neutrality initiatives). Based in Wernigerode, Germany, he teaches in areas such as corporate management, change management, and evidence-based practices.

• Education: B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Economics and Organizational Sciences from UniBw Munich (2007-2011).

His research bridges organizational development with military leadership concepts (e.g., 'mission tactics'), scaled agile frameworks, and sustainable transformation. He advocates for experimental methodologies in organizational change, emphasizing learning from failure and evidence-based approaches. His recent publications explore agile management inspired by Prussian military strategies and practical experimentation in corporate settings.

Selected publications highlight his work on hybrid organizational structures, experimental development, and agile leadership. He has presented at conferences including the European Group for Organizational Studies Colloquium and the Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innenkonferenz. Despite extensive contributions, no specific scientific awards are explicitly listed.

Projects & Collaborations: Schaller co-leads KlimaPlanReal and founded the consultancy explayn Management Consulting (2017-2023). His military background (2003-2007) and roles at the Bundeswehr Planning Office and Command College inform his research on leadership and organizational design.