Transfer & cooperations

As a department of Organization and Information Systems, we see ourselves not only as a place of research and teaching, but also as a bridge between science and practice. We are convinced that our research results can have added value for society and the economy. That is why we are committed to transferring our research results into practice and actively seek cooperation partners from industry and other sectors.

We carry out projects in collaboration with organizations and companies in order to offer valuable synergies to both the university and the respective organization. Through these collaborations, organizations can draw on specific technical know-how from current research, while our academic staff and students implement or further develop the concepts and models created from research in practice.

We have extensive experience from practical projects with companies and offer ourselves as partners for projects in our  areas of expertise. Possible forms of cooperation range from research projects by doctoral students and the placement of practice-oriented student theses to individually agreed projects to which the department can contribute student resources as well as employees of the chair.

Interested in a cooperation?

If you are interested in a joint project or would like to find out more about our cooperation opportunities, please do not hesitate to  contact us.

We look forward to an interesting exchange between science and practice!

 

 

 

 

 

Research Center for Digital Transformation

The digitalization of processes, communication, information flows and data in general is a strong driver of social change in our time and affects almost all areas of life. In this context, companies and public institutions are therefore faced with the challenging task of exploiting opportunities on the one hand and overcoming barriers to change on the other. In order to successfully implement the digital transformation responsibly, an open-minded and resilient management culture is required that enables the right measures to be taken in the right places.

Our research group deals with digital transformation from a socio-technical perspective - we investigate drivers, barriers, success factors and effects of digital transformation in industrial companies and public institutions. The aim of our research is to develop practicable management solutions and methods to accompany the digital transformation process.

The team:

  • Nicole Draxler-Weber
  • Fynn-Hendrik Paul
  • Henning Brink
  • Sven Packmohr

The areas of expertise

A variety of different barriers can prevent or slow down the digital transformation in companies. Barriers must therefore be identified on a company-specific basis in order to develop targeted solutions to overcome them. With the help of a questionnaire based on scientific findings, we can identify problem areas and make a valuable contribution to mastering your digital transformation.

Companies that want to drive forward their digital transformation generally do not start from scratch. Digital maturity levels help to provide an overview of the current state of digitalization in the company. As part of our research, we develop a holistic maturity model that enables the classification of a company's digital maturity and serves as a starting point for digital transformation.

We support companies in mapping the digital skills landscape of their employees, analyzing existing training opportunities and developing recommendations for the development of digital skills. With our expertise, you can prepare your employees for the challenges of digital transformation and make your organization fit for the future. In addition, our teaching is designed to equip students with the necessary skills as future shapers of digital transformation in your company.

Digital technologies have far-reaching effects on the business environment of established companies. With the help of suitable methods, we recognize and evaluate the landscape of digital technologies and derive individual transformation potential or disruption risks in the corporate context. We identify suitable success factors and make useful recommendations for the implementation of digital technologies.