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What is the primary purpose of pain relievers in the Value Proposition Canvas?
What is the primary purpose of pain relievers in the Value Proposition Canvas?
Which aspect of the Value Proposition Canvas focuses on achieving customer benefits?
Which aspect of the Value Proposition Canvas focuses on achieving customer benefits?
In the context of customer segments, what should be prioritized?
In the context of customer segments, what should be prioritized?
Which of the following best describes 'gains' in the Value Proposition Canvas?
Which of the following best describes 'gains' in the Value Proposition Canvas?
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What is indicated as important to consider when dividing benefit creators?
What is indicated as important to consider when dividing benefit creators?
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What is the first stage of the Gartner Hype Cycle?
What is the first stage of the Gartner Hype Cycle?
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Which phase is characterized by the highest expectations and initial applications gaining media attention?
Which phase is characterized by the highest expectations and initial applications gaining media attention?
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During which stage do negative press and a decline in demand for technology occur?
During which stage do negative press and a decline in demand for technology occur?
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What is the primary outcome of the Slope of Enlightenment?
What is the primary outcome of the Slope of Enlightenment?
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Which option best describes the 'valley of disillusionment'?
Which option best describes the 'valley of disillusionment'?
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At which point in the Gartner Hype Cycle are technologies typically close to the plateau of productivity?
At which point in the Gartner Hype Cycle are technologies typically close to the plateau of productivity?
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What type of response is typically seen during the Trough of Disillusionment?
What type of response is typically seen during the Trough of Disillusionment?
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What describes the 'Plateau of Productivity' in relation to technology?
What describes the 'Plateau of Productivity' in relation to technology?
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Which statement is true regarding the Gartner Hype Cycle?
Which statement is true regarding the Gartner Hype Cycle?
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What should companies avoid doing according to the discussion on technology adoption?
What should companies avoid doing according to the discussion on technology adoption?
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Which category in the 'Tech Radar' indicates technologies currently used in production?
Which category in the 'Tech Radar' indicates technologies currently used in production?
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What does the 'TRIAL' category in the Tech Radar signify?
What does the 'TRIAL' category in the Tech Radar signify?
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Which example illustrates a successful early adopter of technology?
Which example illustrates a successful early adopter of technology?
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Which of the following is NOT a category in the Tech Radar?
Which of the following is NOT a category in the Tech Radar?
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What consequence is identified with the advancement of 3D printing technology?
What consequence is identified with the advancement of 3D printing technology?
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Why may some technologies never reach the slopes of enlightenment?
Why may some technologies never reach the slopes of enlightenment?
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What does the key resources block represent in the business model canvas?
What does the key resources block represent in the business model canvas?
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Which of the following best describes the revenue streams block?
Which of the following best describes the revenue streams block?
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Which block identifies the values customers are willing to pay for?
Which block identifies the values customers are willing to pay for?
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What do key activities represent in the business model canvas?
What do key activities represent in the business model canvas?
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Which block of the business model canvas focuses on how a company will communicate with its customers?
Which block of the business model canvas focuses on how a company will communicate with its customers?
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What does the cost structure block help a company assess?
What does the cost structure block help a company assess?
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Which of the following blocks determines who the company’s customers are?
Which of the following blocks determines who the company’s customers are?
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Which block in the business model canvas is concerned with the partnerships needed for success?
Which block in the business model canvas is concerned with the partnerships needed for success?
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What is most accurately assessed in the customer relationships block?
What is most accurately assessed in the customer relationships block?
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Which of the following best explains the purpose of the value proposition block?
Which of the following best explains the purpose of the value proposition block?
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What does the term 'Internet of Things' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'Internet of Things' primarily refer to?
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Which phrase best describes Augmented Reality (AR)?
Which phrase best describes Augmented Reality (AR)?
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What is a key characteristic of Big Data?
What is a key characteristic of Big Data?
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What does Industry 4.0 emphasize in the context of the Internet of Things?
What does Industry 4.0 emphasize in the context of the Internet of Things?
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Which technology is NOT directly associated with digital transformation?
Which technology is NOT directly associated with digital transformation?
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What is the purpose of cloud computing in digital transformation?
What is the purpose of cloud computing in digital transformation?
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What distinguishes Virtual Reality (VR) from Augmented Reality (AR)?
What distinguishes Virtual Reality (VR) from Augmented Reality (AR)?
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Which component is essential for implementing the Internet of Things (IoT)?
Which component is essential for implementing the Internet of Things (IoT)?
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Which of the following best describes the role of Artificial Intelligence in digital transformation?
Which of the following best describes the role of Artificial Intelligence in digital transformation?
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What is the primary benefit of using Big Data in business?
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Study Notes
Digitalization in a Company Context
- Digitalization is not a modern topic, its roots go back to the 17th century with Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.
- Digitalization was initially used to convert analogue data into digital data (e.g., images, texts, sounds). This has allowed reproduction at low cost, without loss of quality, and distribution in seconds.
- Digitalization is affecting business models, the working world, education, and society.
- The Fourth Industrial Revolution is characterized by the change from an analogue to a digital environment, creating new technological possibilities.
- Global Megtrends 2022 (PMI) include digital disruption, demographic change, labor shortage, climate crisis, economic changes, and civil and equality movements.
- Megatrends are large-scale trends, lasting for decades or even centuries. They are characterized by their slow but significant impact across all areas of life.
- Digitalization as a megatrend leads to significant change, lasting longer than shorter-term fashion trends.
- Digitalization is more than a global megatrend. It's a revolutionary change affecting all industries and every aspect of life. It fosters equal opportunities and environmental responsibility.
The "ABCD" of digitalization
- Algorithm: A step-by-step process for solving problems.
- Computer: Hardware (physical components) and Software (calculation rules). Devices range from smartphones to supercomputers.
- Broadband Internet: A global network of smaller networks connecting computers (peer-to-peer) or clients to servers.
- Data: Raw, unprocessed facts and figures. It represents information that can be read and processed by machines.
Effects of digitalization on companies and customers
- Companies like Uber, Netflix, and Airbnb disrupted traditional markets by lowering entry barriers.
- Digitalization empowers companies to target and communicate directly with customers regardless of location and time.
- Digitalization changed customer expectations. The expectations of digital natives differ greatly from those of digital outsiders/immigrants.
Proposal for a uniform understanding of the term "digital
transformation"
- Digital transformation involves introducing or using digital technologies to enhance productivity and social welfare.
- Conscious and continuous development of companies, business models, generating new ideas and methods at tactical and strategic levels.
- Digitization differs from digital transformation: It involves introducing digital technologies, whereas digital transformation brings about fundamental changes in business models, processes, and work culture.
Objectives of digital transformation
- Organizations strive to implement new strategies and revise current models to improve productivity and gain competitive advantages. In addition, organizations are expected to improve the technical standards.
- Society benefits from technological advancements that improve communication infrastructures, data protection, and accessibility to digital services.
Characteristics of digital transformation
- Digital transformation is inevitable.
- Digital transformation is irreversible.
- Digital transformation demands frequent review and adaptation.
- Uncertainty is inherent in digital transformation due to rapid technological advancement.
Germany's level of digitalization maturity in comparison
- DESI: Digital Economy & Society Index, measuring EU member state digital maturity.
- Digitization Index (BMWK): Domestic German analysis of digitalization.
Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI)
- The EU Commission tracks digital states' progress since 2014 across areas like connectivity, human capital, and internet use.
Digitalization index of the Federal Ministry for Economic
Affairs and Climate Protection
- Based on a survey of 2095 companies, assessing internal and external digital maturity.
3 reasons for slow digitalization in Germany and what is being
done about it
- Political decision-makers are sometimes "digital immigrants" who may not fully understand digitalization's impact.
- A lack of clear responsibilities creates challenges in digital transformation for the federal government.
- There is, until now, a lack of consistent discourse on digitalization within the political arena.
Summary of learning unit 1
- Digitalization (narrower sense): Converting analogue to digital data.
- Digitalization (broader sense): Transforming processes into machine-readable language.
- Digital advantages: Low-cost, rapid reproduction, and universal accessibility of data.
- Digitalization as the 4th Industrial Revolution represents a major transformation in business models and societal structure.
- Digital transformation differs from digitization. The former entails fundamental social and economic changes.
Summary of learning unit 1
- Digital Transformation and Digitalization are related but distinct concepts.
- Digital Transformation is distinct changes stemming from digitalization with specific objectives
- Companies must adapt their business models to remain competitive in the face of digital disruption.
- Digital transformation involves four key characteristics: inevitability, irreversibility, necessary adaptation, and uncertainty.
Summary of Learning Unit 1
- The Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) measures digitalization in EU countries.
- Germany's digital maturity is evaluated using the DESI index, placing it in the mid-range of the EU.
- The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection is developing a framework for evaluating digital maturity in Germany.
- The German federal government has, recently, established a digital strategy.
The developments of new technologies over time
- The "Hockey Stick Curve" describes how technology advances at increasingly faster intervals.
- Disruptive Technologies fundamentally change entire markets, such as MP3, digital cameras, and USB sticks.
Gartner Hype Cycle
- Gartner Hype Cycles assess the maturity of new technologies.
- The cycle stages include the rise in expectations, the peak of inflated expectations, the trough of disillusionment, the slope of enlightenment, and the plateau of productivity.
Gartner Hype Cycle: I, II, III, IV, V
- Technology trigger: Initial use cases and venture capital attention. Expectations rise rapidly.
- Peak of inflated expectations: Hype in mass media, many technology providers emerge. Exaggerated expectations.
- Trough of disillusionment: Negative press, technical issues, and the initial wave of providers fade. Doubts and decreased attention.
- Slope of enlightenment: Recognition of the technology's value, despite setbacks. Increased investment, and renewed higher expectations.
- Plateau of productivity: Technology becomes integrated into daily life. Normal use and application.
Gartner Hype Cycle: General
- The hype cycle has limitations. It cannot precisely predict the eventual success or failure of a technology.
- Companies shouldn't delay adopting promising technologies, as other market participants may gain a significant lead in the marketplace.
"Tech Radar" or "Trend Radar" (Example: Zalando)
- Zalando uses a "Tech Radar" to categorize technologies based on their maturity (Adopt, Trial, Assess, Hold).
Selected key technologies of digital transformation
- Cloud Computing: Using external IT infrastructures as a service.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Machine simulation of human intelligence, particularly in computer systems.
- Internet of Things (IoT)/Industry 4.0: Connecting objects and processes in networks, especially in industrial contexts.
- Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR): Interactive computer-generated environments to substitute or augment real-world environments.
- Big Data: Large amounts of structured and semi-structured data, allowing businesses to analyze and draw insights.
- Blockchain: A continuously expanding list of records, chained together using cryptography, for secure and transparent transactions.
Cloud computing
- Historical: Individual, large computers were prevalent.
- Nowadays: Centralized resources in cloud-based Internet servers
- Benefits: constant and worldwide accessibility, increased resource utilization, improved process optimization, reduced costs, and easier maintainability.
Selected key technologies of digital transformation (cont.)
- Big Data: Large amounts of structured and unstructured data allowing for analysis and insights.
- Blockchain: A secure, transparent, and distributed ledger technology that records and validates transactions.
Types of Machine Learning
- Supervised Machine Learning: Utilizes labeled training data to predict outcomes.
- Unsupervised Machine Learning: Discovers patterns and relationships in unlabeled data.
- Reinforced Machine Learning: Agent learns optimal behavior through interactions with an environment.
Blockchain: Advantages and Disadvantages
- Advantages: Fail-safe, anonymous, secure, transparent, and trustworthy.
- Disadvantages: Complex consensus mechanisms lead to high energy consumption. Inadequately developed legal and regulatory frameworks are a barrier.
Business Model: Definition of Terms
- Business model: A simplified representation of the operative process for producing benefits, often omitting the market and competitors. It helps to recognize business activities, strategic direction, and revenue generation.
Business Model Canvas
- A visual representation of the key components of a business model, including Key Partners, Key Activities, Key Resources, Value Propositions, Customer Segments, Customer Relationships, Channels, and Revenue Streams.
Value Proposition Canvas
- Shows how products/services and customer needs are interconnected. Gain creators describe how product benefits are delivered, while pain relievers show how problems are addressed.
- Products/services can vary – physical, intangible or digital.
- Critical aspects to consider are required benefits, expected benefits, and unexpected benefits. Understanding pain points and obstacles is crucial.
Characteristics of a good value proposition
- The value proposition should fit within the overall business model.
- It should prioritize the most important customer needs and pain points.
- It should differentiate the product/service from competitors
- It should offer solutions to customer problems and provide value.
How can a good value proposition be achieved? Testing,
testing, testing
- Communicate the value proposition simply and accurately.
- Use prototypes and gather feedback from real customers.
- Be iterative and adapt based on customer reactions.
- Emphasize creativity and the importance of learning from failed attempts (fail fast, adapt quickly).
Digital business models: Different levels of maturity
- Completely analogue business models have no digital enhancements.
- Analogue models with digitalized processes use digital tech to improve efficiency.
- Digitally enhanced models apply digital tech to expand offerings.
- Data-driven and platform models build completely digital infrastructures which may use data for personalized offers and targeting.
Digital business models: definition
- Digital business models facilitate transactions and customer interactions. This includes online platforms like Amazon, or apps like Spotify.
Pipeline vs. Platform business models
- Pipeline models are serial and sequential: one company to the next.
- Platform models employ interaction among multiple stakeholders.
Advantages of platform business models
- Value capture and control: Platform companies often control user interaction and gain significant value from the platform itself.
- Access: easy access to suppliers, customers, and value-creation partners.
- Standards: Platform companies establish their own rules, enabling standardized communications and interactions among network parties.
Platform actors
- Classifies actors involved in digital platforms (e.g., consumers interacting with businesses, or businesses interacting with consumers).
Variants of platform business models
- E-commerce platforms: Online sales of products/services.
- Social platforms: Foster interactions among users (think social media).
- Functional/IoT platforms: Provide underlying functions for using products or offering technical implementations.
- User Platforms: Offer applications and services to users. Providing access to apps (think apps on your phone).
Phenomena of platform-based business models
- Chicken-and-egg problem: The value of a platform grows with more participants.
- Self-reinforcing growth: The platform's strength comes from increased participation.
- Winner-takes-all effect: Dominant platforms often control significant market share.
Revenue generation in digital business models
- Direct: Income generated through transactions. It includes items like transactional proceeds, connection fees and usage fees.
- Indirect: Revenue generated indirectly from using the platform, such as commissions, banner advertising, or setup fees.
Revenue systems of digital business models
- Margin Model: Setting a target price based on costs and desired profit margin determines the pricing approach.
- Commission Model: Revenue is generated through commissions based on successful transactions.
- Basic Fee Model: Customers pay a recurring fee for access to a service, unrelated to any specific transaction.
Digital change is forcing companies to make changes
- Transformation of market development: Adjusting the company's approach to meeting customer demands in a digital market.
- Transformation of business processes: Utilizing new digital technologies to improve business processes (from marketing, sales, logistics, to organizational structure, production, etc.).
- Disruption of the business model: Creating competitive advantages through revolutionary changes to the business model, embracing new ways to operate.
- Digitalization of products/services: Applying digitalization efforts to enhance current products or services creating new functionality and value.
Ambidexterity: acting efficiently and flexibly as an
organization at the same time
- Revolutionize: Focus on radical innovation for disruptive and forward-thinking solutions, often adopted by start-ups.
- Preserve: Maintaining efficiency and stability in the core existing business model, important for larger, more established companies..
- Integrate: Balancing change and stability by implementing ambidextrous organizational strategies to manage change and stability simultaneously, important for organizational flexibility.
- Optimize: Streamlining and improving existing processes and businesses to enhance efficiency and performance, often done by large organizations.
Incremental vs. Disruptive Changes
- Incremental: Linear changes based on customer demand, adhering to traditional practices, low risk and uncertainty.
- Disruptive: Non-linear, new technologies, changing the established order, high uncertainty and risk.
Ambidexterity: action/ goal-type of innovation /standards / organizational structure/ culture and behavior/ leadership style/ employee type
- Exploration: Focused on meeting long-term customer needs, innovating, and adapting new technologies.
- Standard of action: Characterized by innovation, growth, milestones, adaptability, agility, non-routine operation.
- Organizational structures: Flexible, non-routine, organic management structures.
- Culture and behavior: Risk-taking, agility, flexibility, and experimentation-driven culture. Visionary leadership style, focusing on inclusivity, and generalist skills.
- Employee types: Entrepreneurs and generalists
Overview of selected process models for digital
transformation
- Master plan: Comprehensive strategy for digital transformation (Roland Berger & Federal Association of German Industry).
- Reference model: Framework for understanding and mapping digital transformation (Appelfeller and Feldmann).
- Digital Maturity Model (DMM): (Deloitte &TM Forum) assessment metric for digital maturity.
Digital Transformation Master Plan
- Analyze current situation and identify technological influences.
- Assess current internal position against a digital transformation vision.
- Define and implement a plan using a PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle to achieve the transformation goals.
Reference model, maturity model, and process model in
context
- Maturity models provide a framework for assessing an organization’s overall digital maturity based on established benchmarks
- The spider web diagram graphically shows the extent to which areas have been digitalized.
- Processes for implementing digital transformation are mapped out visually.
Digital Maturity Model
- Customer, Strategy, Technology, Operations and Organization & Culture factors evaluate the degree of digital maturity in an enterprise. The model uses questionnaires to capture and quantify data.
Success factors/recommendations for action to address
digital change
- A strong company culture fosters innovation and risk-taking.
- Agile organizational structures simplify processes and encourage collaboration.
- Open platforms, flexible processes, and the use of modern technology enhance digital operations.
The share of traditional value creation will decrease!
- Companies are relocating services to virtual spaces
- Examples include Uber and Airbnb, demonstrating that traditional business models are being challenged.
Products and services are becoming more digital!
- Products are increasingly connected, enabling remote maintenance and new services for users.
Business models will change radically!
- Industrial products become increasingly complex and demand specialized service provision to maintain and manage them.
- Data analysis facilitates optimized operations and maintenance strategies for complex industrial products.
- Processes for maintaining industrial products will be adjusted by utilizing digital technologies for their individualized and cost effective service provision.
Hierarchies in companies are becoming flatter!
- Digital communication increases, flattening hierarchies and creating more direct paths for information and decision-making
- Transparency is facilitated by digital communication, and supervisory requirements are reduced.
Networking between companies will increase!
- Digitalization enhances communication and collaboration among companies.
- Synergies and network-based value creation systems emerge as companies work together to attain efficiency (e.g., production and logistics).
Competition for employees will continue to increase!
- Companies need highly skilled employees with expertise in digital technologies.
- Digitalization transforms the job market, making specialized roles in IT increasingly valuable.
Cheap and powerful technologies will benefit new start-ups!
- Technological advancements reduce entry barriers for startups based on innovative digital approaches.
Digital transformation requires a rethinking of all
employees!
- Employees need to understand the implications and values of digital transformation in their organizations.
- Education and management support in this area are essential.
The importance of data will continue to increase!
- Customer data plays a crucial role in providing personalized experiences and targeted marketing.
- Companies use this data to refine services and products, making them adapt to customer behavior.
Concerns and the increasing use of technology will go
hand in hand!
- Data security, privacy, and the impact of technology on traditional businesses are key factors of consideration.
- The use and application of new digital technologies requires detailed review and careful consideration to ensure that they are ethically sound and well-suited to societal norms and frameworks.
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