Insights

Whether their data are stored in a cloud or lake, most companies have a respectable volume of digital information at their disposal. At first glance, that is. For all too often, their stockpiles turn out to be minimally structured and largely unprocessed masses of raw material, says AI expert Kevin Lin in the interview.

12/2022

Everyday operations at many companies are determined by a constant pressure to change. Yesterday's guidelines no longer apply to today’s world. The mere appeal to rational thought alone is not enough to bring everyone on board. Intuition plays a key role in successful change management. And it all begins in the minds of top managers.

01/2022

When—seemingly overnight—a pandemic changed the way the world worked, Porsche’s consultants had to come up with clever ways to complete projects without letting clients down.

09/2020

Digital innovations not only simplify the lives of doctors and patients but can protect them too. With that aim, GE Healthcare—a manufacturer of medical systems—wants to do away with waiting rooms.

09/2020

Battling the coronavirus is part of everyday operations at Munich’s Rechts der Isar Hospital. Commercial director Dr. Elke Frank sees opportunities now to catch up on digitalization.

09/2020

Crises tend to hit people and organizations unprepared. Strong personalities are then needed, who can see the big picture and act calmly. What exactly are the qualities of outstanding crisis managers?

09/2020

Acting swiftly and authentically, ensuring transparency, building trust—the demands placed on communicating with stakeholders are especially high in a crisis. In such situations social media are both a blessing and a curse.

09/2020

The Covid-19 crisis has not affected all parts of the economy equally. For some industries it has even brought more opportunities than challenges. We present crucial considerations for top managers in fields from mechanical engineering to financial services.

09/2020