Effective project management assists organizations in carrying out mega projects on budget and on time. However, more projects are being labeled the “black swan”, meaning that the project has run four times over budget and two times over time. In fact, every fifth project becomes such. This phenomenon describes events that are uncommon and unpredictable but in hindsight, do not seem so improbable…
In this issue of the “360°– the Business Transformation Journal”, we present the success and failures of mega projects, and how IT technology enables a company to innovate and grow. We present two articles on innovation and strategic realignment of business models and a thought-provoking article on shared services. Moreover, a link is established between the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Business Transformation Management Methodology.
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Highlights of the issue:
Companies must evolve their business model innovation skills in order to keep up with competition. Learn how to develop a successful business model using an agile and iterative approach. Read more…
Many firms are heading towards customer centric organizations. Find out how different styles of leadership pave the road for successful transformations. Read more…
Using the Digital Capability Framework and the Business Transformation Management Methodology, several transformation and innovation action areas are identified. Through two case studies on multinational companies, discover how Shared Service Centers are implemented. Read more…
Understanding and changing human behavior is key to the success and failure of a business transformation. The authors show the link between the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Business Transformation Management Methodology. Read more…
Mega projects are highly unique and barely reproducible by size, number of stakeholders and value at stake. Learn the dos and don’ts of managing a mega project. Read more…
Unilever describes its successful digital transformation using Big Data and mobile applications. Discover how this technology has enabled the company to innovate and grow. Read more…
In the community section of the journal, the BTA is proud to announce the new Head of the BTA Hub North America Michal Harezlak – he talks about his aspirations in the interview! Read more…
As usual, the journal portrays a trio of important BTA stakeholders. This issue the BTA presents: Ramesh Siva from SAP, Marc Béchet from Unilever Group, and Prof. Dr.–Ing. Gerhard Gudergan from RWTH Aachen University, Germany. Read more…
Last but not least, the book review of “Big Data at Work: Dispelling the Myths, Uncovering the Opportunities” outlines the impact that Big Data has on current organizations and is a useful and practical guide for all readers. Read more…
BTA wishes you a great read!
