ICO Impulse Consult

What ICO Impulse Consult does

ICO ImpulseConsult Oberstdorf GmbH is a German boutique management consultancy founded in 1994 in the Allgäu region by Peter Tümmers von Schoenebeck, specializing in organizational transformation, leadership development, and experiential team building for enterprise clients. The firm operates across three pillars: Change-OE (organizational development consulting), Leadership-PE (people development including coaching, mental training, and charisma development), and Teambuilding (experiential outdoor learning). Its flagship intellectual property is the ICO EmpowerSystem®, an EU-trademarked methodology registered with EUIPO since 2012 that combines agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, Design Thinking) with systemic stabilizing approaches grounded in cybernetics and systems theory; the methodology is used by Daimler across Europe and has been rated 'outstanding in implementation strength' by Kempten University of Applied Sciences.

The firm's service delivery combines traditional consulting with proprietary physical assets. Programs are delivered either in-house at client locations across Germany and internationally or at ICO's own facilities: the ICO Center (seminar venue in Bihlerdorf/Blaichach on the Iller river) and the ICO Skywalk (a high ropes course and event center built between the ski jumping hills of the ORLEN Arena Oberstdorf). The Skywalk is anchored by an exclusive venue partnership with ORLEN Arena and supports differentiated offerings including mental training, the Schanzengaudi team event, Giant Swing, Flying Fox, and a ski jumping workshop. A 50+ strong certified trainer network (mountain guides, raft guides, canyon guides, high ropes trainers, ski instructors) executes delivery alongside a six-person core consulting team led by CEO Peter Tümmers.

ICO's revenue mix is built primarily on enterprise consulting and training engagements with named DAX and mid-cap clients (Daimler/Mercedes-Benz, IBM, Audi, BMW, Bosch, VW, Lufthansa, Deutsche Telekom, Roland Berger, Kreissparkasse Augsburg, Hubert Burda Media), supplemented by group outdoor events (from €5,500/group), individual outdoor activities (€49–€195/person), keynote speaking, and an adjacent Airbnb guesthouse. Long-running client relationships (20+ years Daimler, 25+ years Rheinbahn AG, since-2004 Roland Berger) anchor revenue stability. The firm pursues a direct, consultative GTM with free initial consultation followed by customized proposals; thought leadership is amplified through earned media (ARD, ZDF, FAZ, GEO Wissen), podcasting, and content marketing. In 2026 the firm added an Agentic AI transformation advisory service as a new product line within the EmpowerSystem methodology.

Name

ICO Impulse Consult

Legal name

ICO ImpulseConsult Oberstdorf GmbH

Website

https://ico-oberstdorf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICO ImpulseConsult Oberstdorf is a German boutique consultancy founded in 1994 that delivers organizational transformation, leadership development, and experiential teambuilding to DAX enterprises and mid-market firms using its EU-trademarked EmpowerSystem® methodology and the unique ICO Skywalk venue at ORLEN Arena Oberstdorf.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting (Organizational Development & Transformation)

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

DEI, Equity & Inclusion Advisory (BPACAJAJ)

Keywords

• Management consulting services
• Organizational transformation consulting
• Leadership development training
• Teambuilding outdoor events
• Agile methodology consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bihlerdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consulting & Training Services: Organizational development, change management, leadership development, and coaching services delivered to corporate clients. Duration ranges from one-day impulse sessions to multi-year process support. Revenue recognition based on project engagement.
2. Outdoor Events & Skywalk Activities: Teambuilding events, outdoor training, climbing park access, ski jumping workshops, and extreme experiences. Pricing per person or per group. Includes team events at ICO Skywalk Arena Oberstdorf.
3. Keynote Speaking: Leadership and transformation keynote presentations by Peter Tümmers von Schoenebeck.
4. ICO Airbnb Guesthouse: Holiday apartment rental for up to 6 guests at ICO Center. Revenue from overnight stays with daily rates varying by season. Available via Airbnb booking platform or as part of ICO programme packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

ICO Impulse Consult is a management consulting firm offering organizational transformation, leadership development, and teambuilding services to enterprises. Its core offering is anchored by the proprietary ICO EmpowerSystem®, a trademarked methodology combining agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, Design Thinking) with stabilizing approaches. The firm also operates the ICO Skywalk Oberstdorf — a unique high ropes course and event venue built between the ski jumping hills of the ORLEN Arena — where it delivers experiential learning and outdoor team events.

Product overview

ICO Impulse Consult is a management consulting firm founded in 1994 in Oberstdorf, Allgäu, Germany, offering a portfolio of consulting, training, and outdoor event services organized across three core pillars: Change-OE (Organisational Development), Leadership-PE (People Development), and Teambuilding & Outdoor. The offerings are anchored by the EU-certified ICO EmpowerSystem®, a trademarked management methodology for agile-stable transformation combining Scrum, Kanban, and Design Thinking with stabilizing organizational approaches. The product range also includes unique outdoor venues — the ICO Skywalk Oberstdorf (a high ropes course and event center built between ski jumping hills at the ORLEN Arena) and the ICO Center Sonthofen (seminar and base camp on the Iller river) — as well as the ICO Airbnb Guesthouse for multi-day programs. Key sub-products and modules include the Ski Jumping Workshop, ICO Skywalk Mental Training, Schanzengaudi, Climbing Park with Giant Swing and Flying Fox, Ski Jump Tubing, free Methods & Downloads resources, and a consulting service for Agentic AI transformation. The company also recently announced new dates for its 2026 Ski Jumping Workshop program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICO EmpowerSystem: EU-certified management concept for agile-stable transformation combining Scrum, Kanban, and Design Thinking with stabilizing approaches.
• ICO Skywalk
• ICO Center
• AirBnB by ICO

Products and services

• ICO EmpowerSystem® Europe-wide certified management concept for agile-stable transformation, combining agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, Design Thinking) with stabilizing approaches. Licensed methodology used by Daimler across Europe as a leadership tool.
• Change-OE (Organizational Development) Systemic organizational development consulting covering transformation, crisis management, and vision & mission development. Uses the ICO EmpowerSystem® as the methodological framework at the organizational level. Delivered to corporate clients (DAX corporations and SMEs) as in-house or venue-based programs.
• Leadership-PE (Leadership / People Development) Leadership development services including coaching, mental training and resilience building, charisma development, and AI transformation training for leaders. Draws on methods from elite sports and psychology to strengthen leadership skills for executives and decision-makers.
• Teambuilding & Outdoor Events Experience-based outdoor team events combining adventure activities (canyoning, GPS tours, igloo building, climbing) with business learning outcomes. Includes keynote speaking, communication and conflict resolution training, and outdoor modules in the Allgäu region. Targeted at corporate groups and sports teams.
• ICO Skywalk Oberstdorf (High Ropes Course & Event Venue) A high ropes course and event center built between the ski jumping hills of the ORLEN Arena Oberstdorf. Features ground courses (Mohawk Walk, trust bridge), team courses at 4–12 metres, and sky courses at up to 30 metres (Big Flying Fox, Giant Swing). Functions as a unique venue and learning environment for teambuilding, mental training, conferences, and ski jumping events.
• ICO Ski Jumping Workshop A unique outdoor workshop at the ORLEN Arena Oberstdorf where participants learn ski jumping basics with professional guidance combined with mental training, personal growth, and resilience building. Priced at €195 per person, available on set dates. Offered exclusively through ICO's partnership with the ORLEN Arena.
• ICO Skywalk Mental Training A full-day learning journey on stress competence and resilience, personally led by Peter Tümmers von Schoenebeck. Combines 50/50 indoor theory and outdoor exercises on the high ropes course, with structured debriefing. Priced from €5,500 per group.
• ICO Skywalk Schanzengaudi (Team Event) A team event at the Skywalk Arena with six stations including ski jumper experience, high ropes course, hill tubing, and diamond hunt. Focuses on action, competition, and fun — ideal as an incentive, kick-off, or team event. Priced from €5,500 per group.
• Schanzentubing (Ski Jump Tubing) Sliding down the approach track of ski jumps on rubber tubes at the ORLEN Arena Oberstdorf. Three jump sizes available, from moderate to the original jump track. Safety briefing and helmets provided.
• Agentic AI, kontrolliert (AI Transformation Consulting)

Quantifiable outcome

• Kempten University of Applied Sciences rated EmpowerSystem® as 'outstanding in terms of implementation strength' in empirical study
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ORLEN Arena OberstdorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive venue partnership for ICO Skywalk. The Skywalk high ropes course is built between the ski jumping hills of the ORLEN Arena Oberstdorf - one of the most significant ski jumping stadiums in the world. ICO uses this unique location for teambuilding, mental training, and Skywalk events. Venue for Four Hills Tournament and FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
• Canyoning ErlebenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal outdoor adventure partner providing canyoning experiences in Allgäu gorges. Five expert canyoning guides offer spectacular experiences abseiling waterfalls, jumping from rocks, and sliding down rock gullies. Complements ICO's outdoor training portfolio.
• Schmaus Catering & LoungeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCatering partner located directly in Blaichach. Award-winning catering service with over 50 years of family tradition. Provides restaurant-quality catering brought directly to ICO Center or event locations for corporate events, team incentive days, and celebrations.
• Felbinger Gentlemen's OutfittersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing cooperation with shared values: quality, attention to detail, individuality. Premium tailor in Immenstadt providing personal consultation for suits, shirts, and accessories. Peter Tümmers has collaborated with Klaus Felbinger on expeditions (e.g., Jataté Canyon Mexico kayak expedition).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Effectory: Dutch-headquartered employee experience and change-management consultancy serving European enterprises. Comparable to ICO in the change-management and organizational-development segment, with similar European mid/large-cap client base.
• Jochen Schweizer / mydays Group: Germany's largest experience-gifting and corporate events platform, operating adjacent experience-based offerings including team events and outdoor activities. Partial overlap with ICO's experiential team-events business, particularly for corporate group bookings.

Broad incumbents

• BTS: Global consulting firm that specializes in aligning enterprise strategy execution with leadership development. Comparable to ICO at the intersection of strategy execution, leadership behavior change, and experiential learning methods.
• McKinsey & Company: Global management consulting incumbent that dominates large-scale transformation and organizational change engagements for DAX companies. Serves many of the same enterprise clients ICO targets but at much larger scale and broader scope, frequently competing for transformation budgets.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG): Global strategy and transformation consultancy with deep DAX relationships and dedicated change-management practices. Operates in the same large-enterprise organizational-transformation category that ICO serves, but at a fundamentally broader portfolio scale.
• Bain & Company: Global management consulting firm with strong organizational practice serving enterprise clients, including leadership and change work. Competes indirectly with ICO for organizational-transformation engagements across large multinationals.

Direct peers

• teamgeist Group: German experiential learning and teambuilding provider offering outdoor programs across Germany. Direct peer in the experiential training segment of ICO's portfolio, particularly for corporate team events and outdoor-based leadership interventions.
• Kienbaum: One of Germany's largest HR and leadership-focused management consultancies, headquartered near Cologne. Closely comparable to ICO on customer segment (German corporates), service mix (leadership, org development, executive coaching), and boutique-but-established positioning.
• Roland Berger: German-origin strategy consultancy serving DAX and large European enterprises — the same buyer profile and methodology-driven engagement model that ICO targets. ICO has delivered training to Roland Berger's international junior consultants since 2004, evidencing direct overlap in approach and client base.
• hkp/// group: Boutique German management consultancy with focus on leadership effectiveness, executive remuneration and HR strategy. Comparable to ICO on customer base (DAX and large German corporates), boutique scale, and transformation/leadership methodology positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ImpulseCompany
• Facebookfacebook.com/ico.impulseconsult
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ico-impulseconsult
• Instagraminstagram.com/peter_tuemmers

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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