Publications

Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Editor and Authors -- 1 Digital Transformation of the Consulting Industry-Introduction and Overview -- Abstract -- 1 Motivation and Background -- 1.1 All Is Well, Isn't It? -- 1.2 Markets Are Changing-Current Trends in Consulting -- 1.2.1 Trends in Technologies -- 1.2.2 Developments on the Provider Side of the Market -- 1.2.3 Developments on the Client Side of the Market -- 1.3 Lessons from Related Branches of Industry -- 1.4 There Is a Need for Action in the Consulting Industry -- 2 Virtual Consulting Services -- 2.1 What Is a Virtual Consulting Service? -- 2.2 Spectrum of Virtual Consulting Services -- 2.3 Examples of Virtual Consulting Services -- 2.3.1 Foundation-An Idealized Consulting Process -- 2.3.2 Project Acquisition, Planning and Setup -- 2.3.3 Problem Analysis -- 2.3.4 Solution Development and Implementation -- 2.3.5 Project Closure and After Sales -- 3 Exemplary Related Research -- 3.1 Research on the Digitalization of Consulting -- 3.2 Process Virtualization Theory -- 3.3 Consulting Research -- 4 Managing the Digital Transformation in Consulting -- 4.1 Create a Digital Transformation Strategy -- 4.2 Create Digital Business Models -- 4.3 Manage Operational Aspects of Digital Transformation -- 4.3.1 Successful Leadership and a 'Digital' Corporate Culture -- 4.3.2 Critical Roles and Responsibilities in Transformation -- 4.3.3 Achieve Process Acceptance -- 4.3.4 Listen to Clients, Cooperate with Start-Ups, and Create a Digital Ecosystem -- 4.3.5 Rethink Enterprise Architecture and the Use of IT -- 4.3.6 Refocus and Digitalize Back Office Functions -- 4.3.7 Adapt Budgeting and Create Governance Structures -- 5 Possible Future Consulting Directions -- 5.1 Consultants Watching Over Clients -- 5.2 Digital Consulting Platforms -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Scientific Contributions