Digitalization
Editorial Board
Preface
Contents
Part I: Digital Drivers
Unchartered Territories: Treat Your Innovation as a Disaster
1 Introduction
2 Disaster Management: A Source of Inspiration for Innovation
Parallels of Anticipatory Practice
3 Strategic Foresight as a Dynamic Capability in Crisis-Driven Innovation
4 Introducing the Future-Led Innovation Framework
5 Discussion and Conclusion
References
Future-Oriented Technology Analysis: A Classification Framework
1 Introduction
2 Framework Design
3 Methodology
4 Positioning FTA Processes
Technology Foresight
Technology Forecasting
Technology Roadmapping
Technology Intelligence
Technology Scouting
Technology Monitoring
5 Discussion and Conclusions
References
The Role of Digital Technologies in Business Model Transition Toward Circular Economy in the Building Industry
1 Introduction
2 State-of-the-Art
3 Methodology
Using a Case Study Analysis
Presentation of the Company and the Industry
The Company
The Industry
Digitalization Initiatives
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusions
3.5 Appendix
References
The Impact of the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak on the Development of Digital Economy in Commodity Countries
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology
4 Findings
References
Part II: Digital Maturity
Digital Maturity Models: A Systematic Literature Review
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Maturity and Digital Strategy
4 Results
5 Discussion and Results
6 Conclusions
5.6 Appendix: Analysis of the Dimensions of the Maturity Models
References
An Approach for a Digital Maturity Model for SMEs Based on Their Requirements
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
Digital Transformation
Maturity Models
Degree of Maturity
Digital Maturity Models
Small and Medium Enterprises and Their Requirements
3 Research Questions and Research Design
Research Questions
Research Design
4 Findings
Requirements for SMEs Based on Digitaler Reifegrad@Mittelstand´´
Existing Approaches for Digital Maturity Models
Comparing SME Requirements to Existing Approaches
5 Contributions
6 Practical Implications
7 Limitations
8 Recommendations for Further Research
6.8 Annex
References
Developing Strategies for Digital Transformation in SMEs with Maturity Models
1 Introduction
2 Cyber-Physical Systems as a Key Driver for Digital Transformation
3 Maturity Models as a Tool for Digital Transformation
4 State of the Art
5 Methodology for the Development of Digitalization Strategies
Performance Assessment
Strategic Foresight
Impact Analysis
Strategy Development
6 Conclusion and Outlook
References
Part III: Digital Strategy
Same Same, But Different: An Exploration of Alternative Business Model Disruptions Across German Industries
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
Business Models as the Vehicle for Disruptive Innovation
Similarities of Business Models
3 Methodology
Case Selection and Data Collection
Data Analysis
4 Findings
Overview of Analyzed Cases and Their Business Models
Connecting
Reducing
Flexibilizing
5 Conclusions
6 Implications and Limitations
References
Productivity Paradox in Digital Innovation for SMEs
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Grounding
3 Research Design
Sampling
Data Collection and Analyzing
4 Findings
5 Contribution
6 Practical Implications
References
Five Topics for Which Industry Needs Innovation Managers
1 Introduction
2 Literature Background
Innovation Managers´ Common Tasks
Required Competences
3 Methodology
Data Collection
Data Analysis
4 Results
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion
References
Connecting the Corporate Brain: How Digital Platforms Accelerate Digital Transformation and Continuous Cultural Renewal
1 Introduction: No Digital Transformation Without Cultural Renewal
2 Fundamentals: The Process of Continuous Cultural Renewal
What Can a Digital Platform Accomplish? A Hands-On Perspective
3 Step 1: Innovation Climate-Preparing the Corporate Brain
Understand the Innovation Climate
Assess the Status Quo
Almost 9% in 2 Years: A Success?
Establish Knowledge and Value Exchange
It May Be Trash Ideas, but I Have Ten of Them!
Injecting Knowledge and Values: Does It Hurt?
4 Step 2: Digital Platforms-Shifting Interactions to the Digital World
Analyze the Digital Platform Landscape
From Three in Three Make Four in One
Clear Responsibilities and Efficient Resource Allocation
Stuck in the Middle? Platforms Between Exploration and Exploitation
Activate People
Ignition: That Is How Fireworks Happen!
The Moderator on the Back Seat
5 Step 3: Continuity-Enabling a Sustainable Transformation
Retain Fairness and Balance
Define the Rules of the Game: For Both Sides
Think of the Journey as the Reward
Empowering People: Starting the Engine Instead of Pushing the Car
Face the Long Run
References
Development Process for Smart Service Strategies: Grasping the Potentials of Digitalization for Servitization
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
Servitization in Manufacturing Firms
Digitalization of Market Offerings
Smart Services as a Market Offering: An Update
Planning of Smart Services and Associated Requirements
Requirements and Their Validation in Practice
3 State of the Art
4 A Development Process for Smart Services Strategies
Strategic Orientation
Planning of the Smart Service Portfolio
Planning of the Business Architecture
Planning of the Provision Architecture
Compilation of the Smart Service Strategy
5 Discussion, Conclusion, and Retrospective
References
Problem Structuring to Enable Innovation in Business/IT Projects
1 Introduction
2 Case Study
Regulator Viewpoint: Understanding the Context of the Organization
Customer Viewpoint: Understanding What Is Provided to the Environment
Management View: Understanding How the Environment Helps the Company to Survive
Aligning Viewpoints: Serving the Environment to Get the Means for Survival
3 Discussion
Model Validation
Model Verification
IT Applicability
4 Conclusion
13.4 Annex 1
Interview Transcript: Sébastien Chevallaz, SFD President
Interview Transcript: Claire Simmens, SFD Secretary
13.4 Annex 2
References
Part IV: Digital Transformation
Systematic Review of the Literature on SME Digitalization: Multi-sided Pressure on Existing SMEs
1 Introduction
2 Review Methodology
3 Analysis and Synthesis Results
Technological Foci of Previous Research
Conceptual Framework of Enabling and Hampering Factors (THIOMC)
4 Discussion and Conclusion
Theoretical Contributions and Further Research Potential
Managerial Implications
Concluding Remarks
14.4 Appendix: SME Digitalization Enablers Classified According to the THIOMC Framework
References
Identifying Barriers for Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
3 Research Question
4 Research Design
5 Findings
External Barriers
Internal Barriers: Organizational Level
Internal Barriers: Management Level
6 Practical Implications
Digital Transformation in Public Organizations Requires a Sector-Wide Transformation: Form a Peloton!
Barriers of the Organization: Work with the Norms and Culture!
Management as a Key Factor: Work on Strategy!
7 Contribution
References
Crisis-Driven Digital Transformation: Examining the Online University Triggered by COVID-19
1 Introduction
2 Background
3 Research Method
Data Collection
Data Analysis
4 Findings
Leveraging Existing Resources
Intensified Communication
Re-organizing Core Activities
5 Concluding Remarks
References
Selecting, Combining, and Cultivating Digital Ecosystems in a Digital Ecosphere
1 Private-Public Partnership and Digital Ecosystems
2 Digital Ecosphere for Digital Ecosystems
3 Digital Ecosphere Canvas
4 Conclusion
References
The Pro-Poor Digitalisation Canvas: Shaping Innovation Towards SDGs 1 and 10
1 Introduction
2 Methods
Exploration and Integration
Development
Piloting and Evaluation
3 Towards an Integrated Framework
Creation
Opportunity
Outcome
Leave No One Behind (LNOB)
4 Putting It to Use: The Pro-Poor Digitalisation Canvas
Pro-Poor Digitalisation Canvas and User Manual
Application Setting
5 Discussion
Theoretical Contribution
Practical Contribution
Limitations and Further Research
6 Conclusion
References
Part V: Digital Implementation
Digital Needs Diversity: Innovation and Digital Leadership from a Female Managers´ Perspective
1 Problem
2 Current Understanding
Digital Leadership in an Ambidextrous World
Digital Transformation and the Necessity for new Competencies
The Concept of Digital Leadership
Diversity as a Prerequisite for Digital Leadership and Innovation
Diversity in the Light of Innovation Theories
Gender Diversity and Cognitive Diversity
3 Research Question
4 Research Design and Sample
5 Findings
Qualitative Prestudy
Quantitative Study
6 Contribution
7 Practical Implications
References
Developing Creative Leaders: Learner´s Reflections on Methodology and Pedagogy
1 Introduction: The Call for Creative and Effective Creative Leader Development Programs
Research Background and Relevance
Research Subject, Problem, and Objectives
Research-Guiding Questions
2 Developing Creative Leaders: A Literature Review on Methodologies and Pedagogy
3 Research Design and Methodology
Research Design
Methodology
4 Findings
Creative Leader Candidates´ Definitions
Creative Leader Candidates´ Views on the Methodology
Creative Leader Candidates´ Views on the Pedagogy
Creative Leader Candidates´ Views on the Various Pedagogical Tools
Check in Audit/Check out Audit Tool
Creative Leader Self-Study and Portraits
Genius Notebook
Peer-to-Peer Experience Sharing
Creative Puzzles
Buddy Coaching
Stream-of-Consciousness Writing
Creative Leader Candidates´ Personal Takeaways
5 Discussion, Conclusion, and Future Research Perspectives
Discussion
Conclusion and Implications
References
An Integrated Approach to Digital Implementation: TOSC-Model and DPSEC-Circle
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
3 Research Questions and Research Design
4 Literature Review on Existing Approaches
5 Integrated Approach to Digital Implementation
6 Contribution
7 Practical Implications
8 Limitations
9 Recommendations for Further Research
References
Challenges, Lessons and Methods for Developing Values-Based Intrapreneurial Culture
1 Introduction
2 A Brief Review of Intrapreneurship and the Adobe Kickbox Approach
3 Case Studies
4 Abanca: Adobe Kickbox-Implementation by External Consulting Company
5 Rabobank: InnovAid Campaign-Implementation by Internal Innovation Department
6 Swisscom-Kickbook-Kickbox Adaptation that Became a Spin-off
7 Motivations and the Initial Approach
8 Intrapreneurs Success Stories
9 Breaking the Corporate Silos Structures and Synchronizing Participants
10 Cultural Transformation Through Entrepreneurial Values
References
A Practitioner-Oriented Toolkit to Foster Sustainable Product Innovation
1 Introduction
2 Research Design
Framework 1: Product Lifecycle Model
Framework 2: Fields of Environmental Issues
Data Collection and Quantitative Analysis
3 Research Findings and Toolkit
4 Conclusion
References
Success Factors when Implementing Innovation Teams
1 Problem
2 Current Understanding
3 Research Question
4 Research Design
5 Findings
6 Contribution
7 Practical Implications and Future Work
References
Fly the Flag, How to Innovate Management Practices for theBest in the World´´
1 Context and Needs
2 Topics
3 Approach and Methodologies
4 Lessons Learned
References