I don’t know how many times I’ve been asked in recent years what a software company needs to do to move away from the project business and convert its business model to a product. Apparently, this is a topic that concerns many software companies.
When I gave an interview to the logistics group “bayernhafen” a few months ago, the conversation turned to the topic of “in-house software teams”, among other things. I claimed that it was a company’s duty to use technology to make processes and the user experience as cost-effective and simple as possible. The freestyle, on the…
Unfortunately, not a day goes by when I don’t read or hear somewhere that some company or business model is set to become the Amazon, Airbnb, Google, Apple, Tesla or Uber of an industry. I’m no longer really annoyed by such slogans. What I find strange, however, is that these statements still come from many…
With the gradual emergence of artificial intelligence, the debate surrounding technological developments is broadening. The influence of technology on our society and our understanding of culture is becoming stronger. In these discussions, I observe time and again, there are many false expectations. First and foremost: that there will be a battle between technology and humanity….
We tend to overestimate technological progress in the short term and underestimate it in the long term. When we read reports in the media about technological breakthroughs, we are usually disappointed when we don’t see this technology in products a few months later. We then conclude that “technology xy won’t catch on”. In reality, however,…
A few weeks ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted the ominous phrase “It’s what you don’t say”. After the delivery event on July 28, 2017, the meaning of the tweet becomes clear, because Musk didn’t actually say much at the event. And yet a lot was said. I believe this event marks the beginning of…
In the twilight of the electric car era, the discussion about electric cars is slowly but surely shifting to the wider public. At the same time, the discussion is heating up. The debate is driven by vested interests, misconceptions and assumptions. What many do not know: This debate is completely normal. Technological paradigm shifts have…
Management consulting has increasingly mutated into digital consulting. It makes sense: digitalization is THE topic in corporate strategy and development. As a result of this change, one effect is more prominent than ever before: I call it “show consulting”.
I have to admit, I don’t know much about skating. Just enough to prevent it whenever I can, actually. No, I don’t like it. But there are a few interesting parallels between ice skating and the digital transformation. I don’t want to withhold them from you.
We’ve all heard the phrase “Culture Eats Technology for Breakfast”. It is often presented at keynotes and is intended to say that it is the corporate culture and not just the technology that is decisive for the success of digital transformation projects. While this statement is probably undisputed, I often find that people in the…