Christian
Psychologist & Co-founder @ Echometer
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When did you start working on Echometer?
Christian: I joined when it was just a small project in 2017. And when we started full time at the beginning of 2019, I went all in.
What is your previous work experience?
Christian: I studied psychology in Münster and Madrid and worked in consulting, in a multinational company, and in data science before joining Echometer full time. 🙂
At Echometer
What do you like / love about working at Echometer?
Christian: There are many things! The biggest one: our tool — if used properly — actually changes team behavior in a positive way. Maybe, hopefully, some people become a little more satisfied with their work experience because of Echometer. I love that thought (and I’m still working on making it real).
What is your favorite part in retrospectives?
Christian: The end of a retrospective, when you realize: “Oh my gosh, that is a brilliant and totally necessary action item. We probably never would have done it without the retrospective.”
What is your personal highlight that you achieved or experienced while working at Echometer?
Christian: I’m proud that we were named the second fastest-growing company in Germany by Glassdollar. And of course, I’m proud of the investment round we will close in January 2021 — excited for the next year!
What was your first week at Echometer like?
Christian: My first week at Echometer was the first week of Echometer. It was brutal chaos 😉 And fun.
What was your first “success” when starting at Echometer?
Christian: Closing our first pilot customers and discovering the amazing agile community.
What is an interesting thing you learned at Echometer?
Christian: I learned one simple truth: The sooner you start living your dream, the earlier you will live your dream. I can recommend that. 😉
Personal
How would your friends describe you in 3 words?
Christian: Optimistic, (sometimes) weird, driven.
What is your archetype?
Christian: Funny question, but as a psychologist, I’ll skip it 😅 I believe in valid psychological instruments. 🙂
What are the values that drive you?
Christian: Never stop learning! Act sustainably!
What are your top 3 favorite podcasts / books?
Christian:
- Books: The Little Prince, The Alchemist
- Podcast: The Tim Ferriss Show
A picture of you as a kid?
Christian: Yes, I was a happy child! (Sometimes looking like an action hero.)
Articles by Christian
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Proven Doc-Template: Monthly One-on-One Meetings
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Scrum master versus Project Manager: Differences & Examples
Agile teams are at the heart of successful projects. Some projects are more agile, some less - it also depends on how the "servant leaders" of the team see themselves. For example, as Scrum Master...
15 Cool Product Manager Titles for any Corporate Culture
As an agile team lead, you may be aware of the variety of product manager titles. In some companies, work is carried out according to specific frameworks and there are defined titles with correspon...
Managers in Retrospectives? 5 Tips & Thoughts
The question of whether a manager should or may participate in agile retrospectives depends on various factors and there are different opinions in the agile community. But what if you have no choic...
Product manager facilitates Retrospective? 10 Key Tips
Agile Teams are sometimes faced with the question: Should the product manager moderate the retrospective? If so, what needs to be considered in such a situation? As a trained psychologist and Scrum...
3 unknown & interactive scrum retrospective ideas
It is often difficult to make retrospectives varied and productive at the same time. Here are three varied ideas!
3 new Scrum Retrospective Ideas for any team
It is often difficult to keep retrospectives varied and productive at the same time. Here, as a psychologist, I name three creative methods!
Quality assurance as a project manager: 5 tips & thoughts
In the dynamic world of agile projects, project managers are often faced with the challenge of how we can implement quality assurance efficiently. As a Scrum Master, I'm sharing five tips and thoug...
The single most important precondition for innovation in teams
How can you actually increase innovation in teams? Christian Heidemeyer, psychologist & Scrum Master, gives you tips from science.
Obsolete, to replace? Do you really need a Scrum Master...
It doesn't happen too often, but the question still comes up: "Do we really need a Scrum Master? Are Scrum Masters obsolete? And will Scrum Masters eventually be replaced by AI?" The question can o...
Scrum Master One-on-One: 10 Good Questions & Tips
Ten good questions for Scrum Master one-on-ones plus tips, template and health check examples with Echometer.
Scrum Master job interview: 10 tips and tricks
Are you about to be interviewed for the position of Scrum Master and wondering how you can make a lasting impression? Don't worry, we have the answers for you. By the way, here's a question you can...
18 Alternative Titles for agile Scrum Masters
18 creative alternatives for the Scrum Master role – from classic options to playful titles, plus tips for 1:1 meetings.
Offshore Scrum Master - a good idea? 3 tips
As a trained psychologist and Scrum Master, I understand the challenges you face as an agile manager. One question that sometimes comes up is: Is it a good idea to hire an offshore Scrum Master? Le...
Agile Delivery Flow: 3 Steps to Deliver on Time Consistently
If you ask most managers about the "psychological safety" or "vision" (more on this: <InternalLink page="psychologische-sicherheit-in-agilen-teams"Psychological safety</InternalLink) of their agile...
3 Fun Retrospective Ideas for Valentine's Day
Every year on February 14th is Valentine's Day. Did you know that supposedly over 1 billion letters are sent every year on Valentine's Day? That's right - so it's just the right time to reflect on...
Difference Agile Coach vs. Project Manager: Can I do both?
Agile Coaches and project managers usually have very different roles. But what exactly do they look like? There is also the question of whether the roles of Agile coach and project manager should b...
SAFe Scrum Master Cost: Certification, Salary, Tips
Agile methodologies and their manifestations, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Scrum, are very common in today's IT business world. From the compensation of SAFe Agilists to the import...
Differences Team Lead vs. Scrum Master: Can you do both?
Scrum Master vs Team Leader: A Scrum Master and a Team Lead have different roles and responsibilities in the agile context, although there may be some overlap depending on the organization and how...
Who can be a Scrum Master? A short answer
The Scrum Master is a key role in the Scrum framework, which is often used in agile software development. The Scrum Master role is not limited to a specific position or department in an organizatio...
3 surprising facts: How to increase innovation in teams
How can you actually increase innovation in teams? Christian Heidemeyer, psychologist & Scrum Master, gives you tips from science.
Procrastination and Mood: How to Keep Your Remote Team Engaged
One of the challenges that remote workers consistently face is maintaining their productivity - not everyone who works from home fulfills their tasks and achieves their goals. Given the freedom tha...
32 fun retrospective methods for agile teams in 2025
The best & most fun retrospective ideas: From classics like "Keep Stop Start" to creative methods like the "Spotify Health Check".
People Management: The Best 1-on-1 Meeting App (Comparison)
Which software can best help you with your one-on-one meetings with employees? An overview of the best tools will help you...
Using Release Burndown Charts for efficient software development
Software development and predictable results go together about as well as safe investments and casinos. Too many variables – such as fluctuating productivity, unexpected problems, and new customer...
3 retrospective methods & team workshops with a surprise effect
Finding new retrospective methods is not always easy. With us already! Take a look at our psychologically validated retro workshops - free of charge.
Free & direct: Online management seminar (2h)
In this online leadership seminar, you will learn practical knowledge about leading your team from a psychologist - in a short and entertaining way.
Echometer's story: 3 reasons for (not) another retro tool
So far, the biggest success of Echometer was not winning fancy brands (like Miele or Volvo) as customers, having thousands of users or raising venture capital. Our biggest success is something pret...