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Digital Transformation Now!

Guiding the Successful Digitalization of Your Business Model

  • Offers a clear road map for quick digitalization of businesses.
  • Outlines best-practices of successful real-world digital business models.
  • Provides an overview of innovation activities and tools.

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Business (BRIEFSBUSINESS)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Introduction

    • Daniel R. A. Schallmo, Christopher A. Williams
    Pages 1-2
  3. History of Digital Transformation

    • Daniel R. A. Schallmo, Christopher A. Williams
    Pages 3-8
  4. Digital Transformation of Business Models

    • Daniel R. A. Schallmo, Christopher A. Williams
    Pages 9-13
  5. Selected Examples Demonstrating the Digital Transformation of Business Models

    • Daniel R. A. Schallmo, Christopher A. Williams
    Pages 15-34
  6. Existing Approaches

    • Daniel R. A. Schallmo, Christopher A. Williams
    Pages 35-39
  7. Roadmap for the Digital Transformation of Business Models

    • Daniel R. A. Schallmo, Christopher A. Williams
    Pages 41-68
  8. Summary

    • Daniel R. A. Schallmo, Christopher A. Williams
    Pages 69-70

About this book

Is digitalization a value-added approach? Global leaders believe so, and this book reveals how to digitally transform your business model and compete in today’s economy. It presents a roadmap consisting of five phases; Digital Reality, Digital Ambition, Digital Potential, Digital Fit, and Digital Implementation, each with step-by-step instructions as well as innovative activities and tools. This is a timely book offering professionals a concise, tried-and-trusted guide to the digital transformation of business models.



Authors and Affiliations

  • Hochschule Ulm, Ulm, Germany

    Daniel R. A. Schallmo

  • Ulm University, Ulm, Germany

    Christopher A. Williams

About the authors

Daniel R. A. Schallmo is an economist, management consultant, lecturer, and author. He is a professor at the Ulm University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and is Director of the private institute for Business Model Innovation. His research focuses on the digital transformation of business models and the development, and application of methods to innovate business models, mainly in business-to-business markets.

Christopher A. Williams is a learning scientist, consultant, author, and former professional basketball player. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in the field of learning sciences at Ulm University of Applied Sciences (Germany). He holds a B.A. in Communication, a MBA in General Management and a M.A. in Learning, Technology and Education from the University of Nottingham. His research focuses on learning and instruction, human resources management, and corporate communication.


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eBook USD 49.99
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 64.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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