IT Management
Mastering Digital Transformation through Strategic IT Management
In an era of rapid technological disruption, organizations must navigate an increasingly complex landscape of digital projects, shifting strategies, and inter-connected data networks. While the potential of digital innovation is immense, the path to successful execution is often obstructed by rigid organizational silos, ineffective governance, and the challenge of building lasting institutional capabilities.
At our chair, we investigate IT Management as a critical strategic pillar at the intersection of technology, organization, and inter-firm collaboration. Our research focuses on how IT project portfolios, digital business strategies, and cross-organizational data governance can be designed to foster agility and long-term resilience. We place particular emphasis on the structural and social mechanisms that enable organizations to not only implement emerging technologies but to institutionalize them as sustainable drivers of value. By bridging the gap between internal excellence and external partnerships, we aim to develop the frameworks necessary to translate digital potential into measurable competitive advantage.
Research Areas
Digital Transformation & IS/IT Innovation Management
Digital transformation is fundamentally changing how value is created, requiring a shift from traditional IT-alignment toward a comprehensive fusion of business and technology strategies. Our research investigates the essential mechanisms for institutionalizing digital innovation management and reconfiguring inter-organizational partner ecosystems. By bridging the gap between internal organizational design and external collaboration, we provide frameworks to help organizations successfully integrate digital resources and sustain long-term competitive advantages.
Modern Data Governance Structures
In an era of complex business networks and digital ecosystems, the exchange of data has become a critical driver of competitive advantage. However, traditional data governance frameworks are often limited to single-company environments, leaving a significant research gap in how to manage information across organizational borders. Our research explores the intersection of network governance, data governance, and organizational design. We aim to develop holistic models that enable collective data understanding and structure, with practical applications in challenging environments like smart city initiatives.
