A program by the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
Future-proof your business
INQA Coaching supports small and medium-sized enterprises with organizational development in the context of digital transformation. Whether work organization, leadership culture, or skilled worker retention – together with your team, we develop tailored solutions. Hands-on, open-ended, and with up to 80% funding.
Why INQA Coaching?
80% Funding
Up to 80% of coaching costs are covered by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus) and the BMAS. Your contribution is only 20%.
Up to 12 Consulting Days
Over a maximum of 7 months, we work together on your individual challenges – flexibly planned and tailored to your business.
Employee Involvement
INQA Coaching actively involves your employees. Solutions developed together are better accepted and more sustainably implemented.
Open-ended Approach
Solutions are not prescribed but emerge through collaboration. We guide the process – you determine the direction.
How INQA Coaching Works
Initial Consultation
FreeIn a free initial consultation with your regional INQA advisory center, eligibility for funding is assessed.
Coaching Voucher
ImmediateOnce all requirements are met, you receive an INQA Coaching voucher – your entry into the program.
Coaching Phase
Up to 12 daysTogether with you and your employees, we work on tailored solutions – agile, practical, and on-site.
Closing Meeting
Sustainability3–6 months after coaching, you reflect on the results together with the advisory center.
Initial Consultation
FreeIn a free initial consultation with your regional INQA advisory center, eligibility for funding is assessed.
Coaching Voucher
ImmediateOnce all requirements are met, you receive an INQA Coaching voucher – your entry into the program.
Coaching Phase
Up to 12 daysTogether with you and your employees, we work on tailored solutions – agile, practical, and on-site.
Closing Meeting
Sustainability3–6 months after coaching, you reflect on the results together with the advisory center.
Possible Coaching Topics
At its core, INQA Coaching is organizational development – with the requirement that topics relate to digital transformation. In practice, this applies to nearly every change initiative today. Typical areas include:
Digitalization & New Technologies
Introduce digital processes, optimize existing workflows, and make meaningful use of new technologies.
Work Organization
Improve workflows and processes, introduce agile methods, and strengthen collaboration.
Skilled Worker Retention
Retain employees, increase employer attractiveness, and actively address the skills shortage.
Leadership
Develop leadership culture, improve communication, and distribute responsibility.
Diversity & Equal Opportunities
Use diversity as a strength, create inclusive structures, and promote equal opportunities.
Health & Well-being
Create healthy working conditions, reduce stress, and strengthen resilience.
Knowledge Transfer
Secure knowledge, manage handovers, and systematically build competencies.
Succession Planning
Prepare business succession and structure the transition process.
Who Can Use INQA Coaching?
INQA Coaching is available nationwide and across all industries for companies that meet the following requirements:
At least 1 full-time employee subject to social insurance
Fewer than 250 employees
Registered office and workplace in Germany
Annual turnover of no more than EUR 50 million
At least 2 years in the market
Legally independent or freelance
Your INQA Coach: Michael Schiller
As an authorized INQA Coach, I combine years of consulting experience with a systemic view of organizations. My approach: Not prescribing solutions, but developing them together – close to your everyday business.
INQA Coaching is financed from funds of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus) and the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS). Funding period: 2023–2027.