Radical Business Model Transformation

Carsten Linz is leading organizations to transform for the digital-intelligent age. During his 20 years in executive roles focused on software and data fueled growth, he has built several €100 million businesses and led company-wide transformation programs. His most recent roles include Group Digital Officer at BASF, Business Development Officer at SAP, and Global Head of the Center for Digital Leadership. He holds senior advisory roles, e.g. for the World Economic Forum's 'Digital Platforms and Ecosystems' project, serves on the committee of Europe's largest seed stage fund, and teaches in Executive programs at leading business schools. His blog is carstenlinz.com.Günter Müller-Stewens is Professor Emeritus of the Institute of Management and Strategy at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. His most recent main research interest is corporate strategy, as well as the competencies and contributions of strategists in organizations.Alexander Zimmermann is Chaired Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management and Executive Director of the MBA in Technology and Innovation at the University of Liechtenstein. As well as teaching he acts as a moderator and coach to assist companies' strategic and organizational transformation processes.

• Chapter - 00: About the authors;Section - ONE: Why business models need to radically shift;Chapter - 01: How business model transformation became mainstream;Chapter - 02: Working with the Business Transformation Board;Section - TWO: Navigating the business model transformation journey;Chapter - 03: Drivers of business model transformation;Chapter - 04: How to assess your current and target business model;Chapter - 05: How to lead a radical shift of your business model;Section - THREE: Learning from successful transformational organizations;Chapter - 06: Case studies of companies radically shifting the level of inclusiveness;Chapter - 07: Case studies of companies radically shifting the level of customization;Chapter - 08: Case studies of companies that sequence multiple radical shifts;Section - FOUR: How to move forward;Chapter - 09: Mastering the transformational leadership challenge;Chapter - 10: Designing your business model transformation path;Chapter - 11: Index

"A challenging and thought-provoking read for those looking to master the complexities of making digital transformation work in practice. This excellent book gets right to the heart of business model transformation with frameworks for developing strategy and practical examples for delivery, transition and corporate buy-in."