Internet of Things Calls for a New Way of Working

Ways to Digitally Transform Qualification, Organization, and Leadership

JournalIndustrie 4.0 Management
Issue Volume 34, 2018, Edition 3, Pages 8-12
Open Accesshttps://doi.org/10.30844/I40M_18-3_S8-12
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Abstract

When aiming for an Industry 4.0 vision, companies are well-advised to not only focus on technology and data. With any digital transformation, the careful consideration of all elements of the company’s “socio-technical triangle” (man, technology, and organization) is a central success factor. Based on a qualitative survey, we identified qualification, organization, and leadership as central dimensions of the work system. Integrative measures include identification of competence requirements, training in data-thinking as well as agile working methods and structures. Finally, leadership plays a central role in orchestrating the digital transformation.

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