In episode #35 of Campus 10178, the ESMT Berlin podcast, Christoph Burger and Jens Weinmann of ESMT discuss their new book, Leveraging Digital Innovation: Lessons for Implementation (Ubiquity Press, 2024).
They share insights on how companies can successfully navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation.
Burger and Weinmann explore various facets of digital innovation, drawing on real-world case studies to illustrate both the challenges and opportunities businesses face in this era of rapid technological advancement.This episode covers:
- The reasons why many companies are slow to adopt digital technologies
- The evolving role of IT departments and the importance of recognizing and developing internal expertise
- The impact of emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and robotic process automation on different industries and sectors
- Strategies for moving beyond the hype and evaluating the true potential of digital technologies for business growth
- The importance of strong leadership, internal advocacy, and a willingness to experiment in driving successful digital transformation