Arne Roock
Organizational Coach Specializing in Team Effectiveness and Lean/Agile Methodologies
About
I am an experienced organizational coach with a focus on enhancing leadership team effectiveness. With two decades of experience across various roles, I excel at solving complex problems and improving social systems within the tech industry.f My pragmatic approach and systems thinking set me apart. I leverage my strong social skills and empathy to connect with clients, ensuring tailored solutions that drive impactful results. My ability to visualize complex concepts aids in effective communication and problem-solving. I am driven by the desire to improve team dynamics and organizational efficiency. My work is motivated by a passion for Lean/Agile methodologies and a commitment to fostering environments where teams can thrive and innovate.f
Skills
Experience
Staff Agile Coach
Spotify
2017 — 2024
Built high-performing leadership teams, designed leadership training programs, scaled training for Spotify R&D, and supported strategic programs through facilitation and coaching.
Organizational Coach
Jimdo
2014 — 2017
Introduced middle management, acted as a strategic sparring partner, implemented peer feedback processes, and facilitated large workshops.
Consultant
it-agile GmbH
2005 — 2013
Engaged with clients like mobile.de, Immobilienscout24, SAP AG, and Siemens AG to provide coaching and training in Lean and Kanban methodologies.
Education
PhD in Linguistics
Hamburg University
2004 — 2010
MA (Magister Artium) in Linguistics and Political Science
Hamburg University
1997 — 2004
