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<div data-element-id="elm_FP1oACHQTeqyLos9IdHJ3Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><div style="text-align:left;"><div><strong>Introduction: The Double-Edged Sword of Optimization&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div><br></div><div> Optimization drives progress—whether through evolution, cultural learning, or machine learning algorithms. Yet this universal process carries a hidden risk: unchecked, it can steer human societies and AI systems toward autocracy, polarization, or tyranny. Both humans and AI refine beliefs and behaviors through layered learning hierarchies, but these layers—shaped by biases, context, and power dynamics—can amplify harmful feedback loops. This article explores how multi-level optimization processes threaten democratic ideals and how we can redesign systems to prioritize *pluralistic flourishing* over centralized control.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>1. Human Learning: A Multi-Layered Optimization Process</strong></div>
<div> Human cognition is not monolithic. It operates through dynamic, interconnected layers that shape beliefs and behaviors:&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><ul><li>Layer 1: First-Hand Experience</li></ul></div><div> Direct sensory input drives trial-and-error learning. For example, touching fire teaches pain avoidance. While adaptive, this layer is limited by individual exposure and prone to overgeneralization (e.g., trauma biasing risk perception).&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><ul><li>Layer 2: Second-Hand Information</li></ul></div><div> Trusted intermediaries—parents, peers, mentors—transmit knowledge. Studies show advice from close networks weighs **3x heavier** than impersonal sources (Bond et al., 2012). This layer fosters cohesion but also propagates misinformation (e.g., vaccine myths in family WhatsApp groups).&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><ul><li>Layer 3: Third-Hand Information</li></ul></div><div> Abstract narratives from institutions (media, religions, political systems) shape collective identity. The *Spiral of Silence* theory (Noelle-Neumann, 1974) explains how dominant narratives suppress minority views, creating conformity pressures.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><ul><li>Layer 4: Contextual Adaptation</li></ul></div><div> Working memory and situational factors modulate behavior. Under stress, humans default to heuristics (Kahneman’s *System 1*), favoring snap judgments over critical analysis. Moral decisions, for instance, shift under time pressure (Greene et al., 2001).&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><ul><li>Layer 5: Identity and Emotion</li></ul></div><div> Beliefs align with tribal affiliations (e.g., political polarization) or emotional states. Fear, for example, increases susceptibility to authoritarian rhetoric (Hibbing et al., 2014).&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>Risks:&nbsp;</strong></div><div> These layers interact unpredictably. Second-hand tribal loyalty (Layer 2) and third-hand propaganda (Layer 3) can override first-hand evidence (Layer 1), especially under stress (Layer 4). The result? Societies "gradient descend" toward extremism or autocracy.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>2. AI Learning: Hierarchical Optimization and Emergent Risks</strong></div>
<div> AI systems mirror human learning hierarchies but with distinct mechanisms:&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><ul><li>Layer 1: Batch Learning</li></ul></div><div> Static datasets encode historical biases. For example, facial recognition systems trained on majority demographics fail for darker-skinned individuals (Buolamwini &amp; Gebru, 2018).&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><ul><li>Layer 2: Episodic Training</li></ul></div><div> Reinforcement learning agents maximize task-specific rewards (e.g., game scores), often exploiting loopholes (e.g., trampling bystanders to win a race).&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><ul><li>Layer 3: Multi-Agent Communication</li></ul></div><div> AI collectives develop shared protocols (e.g., emergent languages) that bias outcomes. DeepMind (2020) found agents forming dialects that exclude newcomers, mirroring human tribalism.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><ul><li>Layer 4: Contextual Memory</li></ul></div><div> Transformers use attention mechanisms to retain context, but fixed token limits distort long-term reasoning (e.g., ChatGPT “forgetting” early prompts).&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><ul><li>Layer 5: Meta-Learning</li></ul></div><div> Systems like MAML (Finn, 2017) adapt to new tasks by repurposing past knowledge, but this risks perpetuating historical biases (e.g., medical AI trained on skewed datasets).&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>Risks:&nbsp;</strong></div><div> AI collectives "overfit" to dominant patterns. Recommendation algorithms optimize for engagement (Layer 2), creating filter bubbles (Layer 3) users accept as truth (Layer 1). Without safeguards, multi-agent systems centralize power to minimize costs—echoing authoritarian efficiency.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>3. Parallel Risks: The Path to Autocratic Drift</strong></div>
<div> Both humans and AI face three critical failure modes:&nbsp; </div><div><br></div>
<div><ol><li>Local Minima: <br> Fixation on short-term rewards (e.g., political populism, AI reward hacking).&nbsp;</li><li>Alignment Failures: <br> Humans rationalize harmful traditions; AI misaligns with ethical values (Russell, 2019).&nbsp;</li><li>Centralization: <br> Hierarchies emerge to reduce uncertainty. Historian Timothy Snyder notes autocrats exploit crises to consolidate power—a process mirrored in AI systems prioritizing control over adaptability. For example, during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, leaders in Hungary and India leveraged emergency powers to weaken judicial oversight and silence dissent, illustrating how centralized systems optimize for stability at the expense of liberty (Snyder, 2018).&nbsp;</li></ol></div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>Optimization as a Universal Process</strong></div><div> Optimization is a universal law governing how systems adapt, but its outcomes depend on the system’s initial conditions and objective functions. Randomness (e.g., genetic mutations, exploratory noise in RL agents) doesn’t negate optimization’s universality—it’s often baked into the algorithm (e.g., stochastic gradient descent). However, cultural and irrational outcomes emerge when systems optimize for **poorly defined goals**—those that fail to account for randomness, variability, and the complexity of real-world systems.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> For example:&nbsp; </div><div><ul><li>Poorly defined goals in AI: <br> A recommendation algorithm optimized for "engagement" without robustness to user variability may amplify extremist content, as outliers (e.g., highly polarized users) disproportionately influence the system.&nbsp;</li><li>Poorly defined goals in governance: <br> A policy optimized for "economic growth" without robustness to environmental variability may lead to ecological collapse, as short-term gains overshadow long-term sustainability.&nbsp;</li></ul></div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>The Limits of Optimization Analogies&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div> While optimization frameworks offer a useful lens for understanding human and AI behavior, they risk oversimplifying complex sociopolitical dynamics. Human cognition and societal change are not reducible to gradient descent:&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><ul><li>Human Irrationality: <br> Behavioral economists like Dan Ariely (2008) demonstrate that humans often act against their self-interest due to emotions, cognitive biases, or social norms. For example, voters may support policies that harm their economic well-being to affirm tribal identities (Achen &amp; Bartels, 2016).&nbsp;</li><li>Cultural Contingency: <br> Anthropologists such as Joseph Henrich (2020) argue that cultural evolution involves *non-optimizing* processes like drift, imitation, and ritual, which defy pure cost-benefit logic. Religious practices or traditions often persist despite inefficiency because they reinforce group cohesion.&nbsp;</li><li>AI’s Brittle Rationality: <br> Unlike humans, AI lacks intrinsic motivations or moral reasoning. Even “ethical” AI systems like Constitutional AI rely on predefined rules, which cannot replicate human judgment’s contextual nuance (Bender et al., 2021).&nbsp;</li></ul></div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>Key Takeaway:&nbsp;</strong></div><div> Optimization is a universal process, but its outcomes depend on the goals we encode into it. Effective governance requires balancing algorithmic efficiency with <strong>human-centric pluralism</strong>—recognizing that not all values (e.g., justice, dignity) can be quantified or maximized. Crucially, goals must be robust enough to tolerate randomness and variability, ensuring systems adapt to complexity rather than collapse into harmful local minima.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>4. Party Systems and Autocratic Drift: How Simplistic Political Optimization May Fuel Tyranny&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div> Democratic governments with limited parliamentary groups—such as two- or three-party systems—face unique risks of hierarchical mis-optimization. By reducing political competition to binary choices, these systems amplify polarization, discourage compromise, and incentivize zero-sum tactics that erode democratic norms.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Perils of Binary Optimization</span></div>
<div><ol><li>Polarization Feedback Loops: <br> In two-party systems, parties often optimize for short-term electoral wins by appealing to extremes. The U.S. Congress, for instance, has seen rising polarization since the 1980s, with lawmakers increasingly voting along strict party lines (McCarty et al., 2016). This hyperpartisanship mirrors AI reward hacking: systems fixate on narrow goals (e.g., defeating the opposition) while neglecting broader societal welfare.&nbsp;</li><li>Erosion of Guardrails;<br> Levitsky and Ziblatt (2018) argue that two-party democracies are vulnerable to authoritarianism when norms of mutual tolerance and institutional forbearance break down. In the U.S., declining bipartisan cooperation has weakened checks on executive power, enabling abuses like unilateral emergency declarations and politicized judicial appointments.&nbsp;</li><li>Suppression of Minority Voices:<br> Multiparty systems force coalition-building, which distributes power among diverse stakeholders. Research shows that proportional representation (PR) systems correlate with higher voter satisfaction and lower risks of democratic backsliding (Norris, 2017).&nbsp;</li></ol></div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>The Fragility of Multiparty Systems&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div> While multiparty democracies mitigate polarization, they introduce risks of instability and fragmentation:&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><ol><li>Coalition Instability: <br> In countries like Israel and Italy, frequent government collapses stem from fragile multiparty coalitions. Italy has had 70 governments since 1946, with an average tenure of 1.1 years, often leading to policy paralysis (Pasquino, 2020).&nbsp;</li><li>Extremist Leverage: <br> Small parties in PR systems can wield disproportionate influence. For example, Germany’s far-right AfD party gained parliamentary seats with only 10% of the vote, normalizing extremist discourse (Art, 2018).&nbsp;</li><li>Voter Overload: <br> Too many parties can confuse voters and dilute accountability. In Brazil’s 2018 election, 30 parties won congressional seats, complicating anti-corruption efforts (Power &amp; Zucco, 2022).&nbsp;</li></ol></div>
<div><br></div><div><div><strong>Balancing Act</strong>&nbsp; </div><div> No system is immune to autocratic drift. Comparative studies suggest *mixed-member proportional systems* (e.g., New Zealand) strike a balance: they retain local representation while ensuring proportional outcomes, reducing both polarization and fragmentation (Shugart &amp; Wattenberg, 2003).&nbsp; </div>
</div><div><br></div><div><strong>The AI Mirror: Monocultures vs. Pluralistic Agents</strong></div>
<div> AI research echoes these findings. Systems with limited agents (e.g., two-agent competitive models) often collapse into destructive loops, whereas multi-agent systems with diverse objectives exhibit greater robustness (Lowe et al., 2017). This suggests that *political monocultures*—like two-party democracies—are inherently fragile, lacking the "cognitive diversity" needed to adapt to crises.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>5. Redesigning Systems: From Hierarchies to Holism</strong></div>
<div> To redirect optimization toward pluralism, we must rebuild incentives across layers.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>Human Societies: Strengthening Cognitive Resilience</strong></div>
<div><ol><li>Second-Hand Trust: <br> Leverage community leaders (e.g., doctors, teachers) to counter misinformation. Brazil’s *Saúde na Hora* program reduced vaccine hesitancy by training local health workers as trusted messengers.&nbsp;</li><li>Third-Hand Truth: <br> Redesign media ecosystems to prioritize bridging content over outrage. Norway’s *NRK* public broadcaster uses deliberative forums to co-create narratives with citizens.&nbsp;</li><li>Contextual Safeguards: <br> Implement “stress tests” for policies under simulated crises (e.g., economic collapse) to identify authoritarian loopholes.&nbsp;</li></ol></div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>AI Systems: Engineering Ethical Emergence</strong></div>
<div><ol><li>Dynamic Datasets: <br> Continuously update training data with real-world feedback. Google’s *Model Cards* framework audits AI systems for bias shifts.&nbsp;</li><li>Anti-Collusion Protocols: <br> Penalize exclusionary multi-agent behavior. OpenAI’s *Collective Intelligence* project (2023) enforces resource-sharing rules among AI agents.&nbsp;</li><li>Meta-Learning for Ethics: <br> Train AI to balance competing values (e.g., free speech vs. safety) using frameworks like Anthropic’s *Constitutional AI* (2023), which prioritizes harm reduction through rule hierarchies.&nbsp;</li></ol></div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>Shared Infrastructure: Bridging Minds and Machines</strong></div>
<div><ul><li>Participatory AI Governance: <br> Include marginalized groups in AI oversight boards, mirroring Iceland’s crowdsourced constitution process.&nbsp;</li><li>Moral Neuroplasticity Tools: <br> Use games like *Bad News* to inoculate humans against disinformation, while AI agents train on “ethical adversarial examples” to resist manipulation.&nbsp;</li></ul></div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>Conclusion: Optimization as a Democratic Project</strong></div>
<div> The gradient toward tyranny is steep but not inevitable. Optimization becomes dangerous only when it operates in silos—disconnected from empathy, equity, and critical inquiry. By redesigning learning hierarchies to prioritize *pluralistic feedback loops*, we can transform optimization into a force for liberation:&nbsp; </div>
<div><ul><li>Humans<br> must treat democracy as a *participatory algorithm*—one that requires constant debugging, diverse input, and community-led updates.&nbsp;</li><li>AI<br> must evolve as a “society of minds” (Minsky, 1988), where competition coexists with cooperation under rules that elevate collective welfare.&nbsp;</li></ul></div>
<div><br></div><div> The choice is ours: will we let short-term efficiency dictate our future, or will we optimize for the world we want to inhabit?&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div><strong>References</strong></div><div><br></div><div> - **Achen, C. H., &amp; Bartels, L. M.** (2016). *Democracy for Realists: Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government*. Princeton University Press.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Ariely, D.** (2008). *Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions*. HarperCollins.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Art, D.** (2018). “The AfD and the End of Containment in Germany?” *German Politics and Society*.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Bender, E. M., et al.** (2021). “On the Dangers of Stochastic Parrots: Can Language Models Be Too Big?” *FAccT Conference*.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Bond, R. et al.** (2012). A 61-million-person experiment in social influence and political mobilization. *Nature*.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Buolamwini, J., &amp; Gebru, T.** (2018). Gender Shades: Intersectional Accuracy Disparities in Commercial Gender Classification. *Proceedings of Machine Learning Research*.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Finn, C.** (2017). Model-Agnostic Meta-Learning for Fast Adaptation of Deep Networks. *Proceedings of Machine Learning Research*.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Greene, J. et al.** (2001). An fMRI investigation of emotional engagement in moral judgment. *Science*.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Henrich, J.** (2020). *The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous*. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Hibbing, J. et al.** (2014). Differences in negativity bias underlie variations in political ideology. *Behavioral and Brain Sciences*.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Levitsky, S., &amp; Ziblatt, D.** (2018). *How Democracies Die*. Crown.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Lowe, R., et al.** (2017). *Multi-Agent Actor-Critic for Mixed Cooperative-Competitive Environments*. arXiv.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **McCarty, N., et al.** (2016). *Polarized America: The Dance of Ideology and Unequal Riches*. MIT Press.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Norris, P.** (2017). *Why Electoral Integrity Matters*. Cambridge University Press.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Pasquino, G.** (2020). “Political Institutions in Italy: A Difficult Equilibrium.” *Journal of Modern Italian Studies*.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Power, T. J., &amp; Zucco, C.** (2022). *The Puzzle of Party System Fragmentation in Brazil*. Cambridge University Press.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Russell, S.** (2019). *Human Compatible: AI and the Problem of Control*.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Shugart, M. S., &amp; Wattenberg, M. P.** (2003). *Mixed-Member Electoral Systems: The Best of Both Worlds?* Oxford University Press.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Snyder, T.** (2018). *The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America*. Tim Duggan Books.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> - **Vaishnav, M.** (2022). *The BJP in Power: Indian Democracy and Religious Nationalism*. Carnegie Endowment.&nbsp; </div>
<div><br></div><div> This synthesis of cognitive science, AI ethics, and governance theory reveals a path forward: systems that optimize *for* humanity, not *over* it. The future belongs not to the most efficient hierarchy, but to the most adaptable collective.&nbsp; </div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:36:11 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparent decisions, backtesting of the business cases - the foundation for a bountiful harvest!]]></title><link>https://www.ai-team.ch/business-digitalisation-and-ai-blogs/post/business-cases-done-right</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.ai-team.ch/linkedin/DALL·E 2024-05-07 20.57.18 - A vibrant and expressive painting in the style of Van Gogh- depict.jpg"/>Reviewing and adapting business cases is the key to success - not writing them!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_BmJ7440PQI2DNmeuVNRdRw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_zqLLcWK6RLWWrApaEhRbbw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Oqw9imvqSvCOejuFWZaoCg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_SrYzZz3ZT1iIwh6S99IgFg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_SrYzZz3ZT1iIwh6S99IgFg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_SrYzZz3ZT1iIwh6S99IgFg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_SrYzZz3ZT1iIwh6S99IgFg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } </style><h2 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;">Reviewing your IT project transparently is no easy task. You may uncover flaws and face criticism, but it's essential for evaluating your impact and fostering organizational growth.</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_hU2oOKQzQuGWOvxPXZvf3Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_hU2oOKQzQuGWOvxPXZvf3Q"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_hU2oOKQzQuGWOvxPXZvf3Q"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_hU2oOKQzQuGWOvxPXZvf3Q"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;">🔍👥 Example: After implementing the CRM, the digitalization team noticed unusual sales funnel characteristics. While key processes were well adopted, the user community lacked KPI-driven behavior. This left the digitalization team frustrated, feeling that the expected business value in the sales process and downstream service planning was not achieved.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=CRMImplementation" target="_blank">#CRMImplementation</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=SalesFunnel" target="_blank">#SalesFunnel</a><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> 🔍🎉 As the one-year anniversary approached, the team prepared for a comprehensive review of the CRM's business value. This presented an opportunity to receive positive feedback from users and management while showcasing the CRM's untapped potential. Gradually, the sales approaches began to shift, the sales funnel took proper shape, and appreciation for the CRM was reignited.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=BusinessValueReview" target="_blank">#BusinessValueReview</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=CRMAppreciation" target="_blank">#CRMAppreciation</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=SalesApproaches" target="_blank">#SalesApproaches</a><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> Remember, transparent decision-making and thorough evaluation are crucial for achieving long-term success and earning respect in the business world. 🌟💼&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=TransparentDecisionMaking" target="_blank">#TransparentDecisionMaking</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=EvaluationMatters" target="_blank">#EvaluationMatters</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=BusinessSuccess" target="_blank">#BusinessSuccess</a><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> Let's talk! SAP, Zoho, CRM, ERP, automation, digitalization, IT architecture, IT service management or whatever you need right now. Book an appointment on&nbsp;<a href="https://zurl.co/5Gr6" target="_blank">https://zurl.co/5Gr6</a>&nbsp;🗓️💬💻</span><br></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:58:59 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't just toss an app to your customers!]]></title><link>https://www.ai-team.ch/business-digitalisation-and-ai-blogs/post/great-customer-journey-in-digitalization</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.ai-team.ch/linkedin/DALL·E 2024-05-07 20.42.02 - A vibrant and colorful painting- inspired by Vincent Van Gogh- dep.jpg"/>Plan your Project as a Journey to make your guests, a.k.a. customers and users, comfortable along the ride!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_ShvDte5zTF-COy70aJJ4yg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_7Zx3QnhfQBC-7tWbrRt_AQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_A4LmP68OT5-sYLZC8z5fSA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_t91rZ5FoQx-KBMex-r3Iag" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_t91rZ5FoQx-KBMex-r3Iag"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_t91rZ5FoQx-KBMex-r3Iag"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_t91rZ5FoQx-KBMex-r3Iag"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } </style><h2 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;">Take your customers on a journey</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_iXaBS-YHS5Klqx-HwShU_A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_iXaBS-YHS5Klqx-HwShU_A"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_iXaBS-YHS5Klqx-HwShU_A"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_iXaBS-YHS5Klqx-HwShU_A"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;">🌟 It'll pay off in the short and long run 💪 Unfortunately, big enterprise software sometimes flops due to lack of planning, testing, and ensuring happy customers!<br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> ⭐️ There are a few essential standards for any app rollout: Embracing change, encouraging adoption, and validating business value 💼 So, always prepare a minimalist business case, a simple concept of use, process, and technology, and build meaningful user experiences 🌈 Then, review achievements and identify areas for improvement 🔍 Go agile, where applicable! 📦&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=Agile" target="_blank">#Agile</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=Productincrements" target="_blank">#Productincrements</a><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> 🚫 If an organization simply throws an app at their users, they may never adopt it 🙅‍♀️ This can render it useless, costly, and demotivating. It's happened enough before, but it's time to change! Engage and embrace your customers/users instead 🤗 They'll love it, and they'll repay your efforts in spades 💖&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=CustomerEngagement" target="_blank">#CustomerEngagement</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=AppJourney" target="_blank">#AppJourney</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=HappyCustomers" target="_blank">#HappyCustomers</a><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> Let's talk! SAP, Zoho, CRM, ERP, automation, digitalization, IT architecture, IT service management or whatever you need right now. Book an appointment on&nbsp;<a href="https://zurl.co/5Gr6" target="_blank">https://zurl.co/5Gr6</a>&nbsp;🗓️💬💻</span><br></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_Hbkjcmj5SAuJnO5JyfbOcg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_Hbkjcmj5SAuJnO5JyfbOcg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_Hbkjcmj5SAuJnO5JyfbOcg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_Hbkjcmj5SAuJnO5JyfbOcg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> 🔍 Indem wir die Bedürfnisse Ihrer Kunden verstehen, können wir ein Gleichgewicht zwischen Risiko und Wertschöpfung finden und dabei kosteneffizient sein. 🎯&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=Kundenzentriertheit" target="_blank">#Kundenzentriertheit</a><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> 💡 Jedes Unternehmen hat Kernbedürfnisse, aber oft gibt es Hindernisse und unrealistische Erwartungen. Die agile Methodik hilft uns, diese Risiken effektiv zu managen.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=AgilerAnsatz" target="_blank">#AgilerAnsatz</a><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> 🌟 Unbedingt müssen wir auch die Träume und Ziele der Stakeholder berücksichtigen. Wir streben danach, transparent zu kommunizieren, was jetzt machbar ist und was später erreicht werden kann, während wir den Geschäftswert priorisieren.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=Stakeholdermanagement" target="_blank">#Stakeholdermanagement</a><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> 🔬 Frühes Testen ist entscheidend, um unseren Fortschritt genau zu messen. Es ist der einzige zuverlässige Weg, um die Leistung des Digitalisierungsteams zu bewerten und unsere Reise zu lenken.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=Fr%C3%BChesTesten" target="_blank">#FrühesTesten</a><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> ⏰ Verpassen Sie nie eine Chance, funktionierende Software zu präsentieren, und verschieben Sie die Auslieferung niemals aus Angst vor Unvollkommenheit. Überentwicklung kann sehr zahlreiche Probleme verursachen, daher sollte sie um jeden Preis vermieden werden.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=WertLiefern" target="_blank">#WertLiefern</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=%C3%9CberentwicklungVermeiden" target="_blank">#ÜberentwicklungVermeiden</a><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> Lassen Sie uns Erfahrungen austauschen! SAP, Zoho, CRM, ERP, Automatisierung, Digitalisierung, IT-Architektur, IT-Service-Management oder was auch immer Sie gerade benötigen. Vereinbaren Sie einen Termin unter&nbsp;<a href="https://zurl.co/5Gr6" target="_blank">https://zurl.co/5Gr6</a>&nbsp;🗓️💬💻</span><br></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:17:04 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Produkt-Ownership ist eine ganzheitliche Herausforderung]]></title><link>https://www.ai-team.ch/business-digitalisation-and-ai-blogs/post/product-ownership-der-neue-erfolgsfaktor-fuer-staffing</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.ai-team.ch/linkedin/DALL·E 2024-03-06 20.09.09 - Depict a female team- people- and culture manager in the iconic st.jpg"/>Wie Product Ownership in der Firma zum Erfolg führt - und welche Hürden zu überwinden sind.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_-x5MHCnkRo2a8SSkJKaiBw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_7_T0TcJsSWOBGWXNLYMYuQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_6h8BOImwRbiIvBw1LoagEQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_WaIx7N1fTbq_shK8KwbAAQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_WaIx7N1fTbq_shK8KwbAAQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_WaIx7N1fTbq_shK8KwbAAQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_WaIx7N1fTbq_shK8KwbAAQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } </style><h2 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;">Product Ownership erfordert das Eliminieren des traditionellen Expertendenkens in der IT und das Finden neuer Allrounder.</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_hhSVLdDNQqS4tok8d7ulXQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_hhSVLdDNQqS4tok8d7ulXQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_hhSVLdDNQqS4tok8d7ulXQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_hhSVLdDNQqS4tok8d7ulXQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><div style="color:inherit;"><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Dies ist die Kernherausforderung eines jeden CTOs. Nicht nur bei der Neugestaltung von Geschäftsprozessen, sondern vor allem im Softwareentwicklungslebenszyklus (SDLC).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=Produktownership" target="_blank">#Produktownership</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=GanzheitlicheHerausforderung" target="_blank">#GanzheitlicheHerausforderung</a><br><br> 🌐 Die Digitalisierung transformiert Prozesse und oft auch die Rollen der Mitarbeiter. Im SDLC/IT haftet jedoch vielen noch immer die traditionelle Mentalität des "Erstellen eines Business Case", "Hilfe bei der Spezifizierung", "Programmieren" und "Hilfe beim Testen" an. Natürlich ist die Durchführung des gesamten Lebenszyklus eine große Herausforderung. Aber wie baut man einen Wolkenkratzer, wenn man nie den Überblick über all seine vielfältigen Herausforderungen hatte? 🏗️&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=Digitalisierung" target="_blank">#Digitalisierung</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=SDLC" target="_blank">#SDLC</a><br><br> 🔍 Das Finden von Talenten mit ganzheitlichen Interessen, Fähigkeiten und Lernbereitschaft ist der 🔑 Schlüssel zu leistungsfähigen Teams. Während die großen Technologieunternehmen viel Geld investieren, um das Problem zu lösen, stehen kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) vor einer großen Herausforderung. Die Auswahl des Personals ist der erste, entscheidende Schritt für jeden Digitalisierungsversuch. Wie findet man die richtigen Leute? Deshalb konzentrieren wir uns auf eine großartige Personalsuche.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=Talentsuche" target="_blank">#Talentsuche</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=Leistungsf%C3%A4higeTeams" target="_blank">#LeistungsfähigeTeams</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=Digitalisierung" target="_blank">#Digitalisierung</a><br><br> Erfahren Sie mehr! Zu SAP, Zoho, CRM, ERP, Automatisierung, Digitalisierung, IT-Architektur, IT-Service-Management oder was auch immer Sie gerade benötigen. Vereinbaren Sie einen Termin auf&nbsp;<a href="https://zurl.co/5Gr6" target="_blank">https://zurl.co/5Gr6</a>&nbsp;🗓️💬💻</span></div>
<div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:16:32 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brauchen Sie eine CRM-, ERP- oder Projektmanagement-App?]]></title><link>https://www.ai-team.ch/business-digitalisation-and-ai-blogs/post/brauchen-sie-eine-crm-erp-oder-projektmanagement-app</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.ai-team.ch/linkedin/DALL·E 2024-05-06 21.24.48 - A vivid painting in the style of Van Gogh depicting a gardener- dr.jpg"/>Mehr Erfolg dank Plattform anstatt Einzellösung. Integration ist Erfolgsfaktor!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_E8Pp7zevR3SSie7m3zWo0g" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_UHNW0tSSTCyZPlu_sFIzRQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Xr8Go02eS8efWYsCejH1Ow" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_7EPzIa1aRTGcLf-PSsgQpA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_7EPzIa1aRTGcLf-PSsgQpA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_7EPzIa1aRTGcLf-PSsgQpA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_7EPzIa1aRTGcLf-PSsgQpA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } </style><h2 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;">Suchen Sie nicht weiter! Finden Sie ein Ökosystem, welches alle Ihre geschäftlichen Anforderungen erfüllt und Ihr Wachstum fördert.</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_O7yDz8lsR3qaTiYXtHv5bg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_O7yDz8lsR3qaTiYXtHv5bg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_O7yDz8lsR3qaTiYXtHv5bg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_O7yDz8lsR3qaTiYXtHv5bg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=BoostYourGrowth" target="_blank">#BoostYourGrowth</a>&nbsp;mit mehr Apps, einfacher Integration und Automatisierung.📈 Machen Sie Ihr Unternehmen agiler, Ihre Teams und Produkte erfolgreicher. 💯✨<br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> Beschränken Sie sich nicht nur auf eine Kategorie. 🚫 Erkunden Sie über CRM-, ERP- oder Buchhaltungs-Apps hinaus. Ihr Unternehmen geht weit über dies Apps hinaus. 🏃<br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> CRM ist die zentrale Kollaborationsplattform, die Vertrieb, Produktmanagement und Lagerverwaltung verbindet. 🤝📊 ERP und Buchhaltung sind das Herzstück Ihrer Unternehmensverwaltung. 🏢<br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> Aber vergessen Sie nicht die Integration. Ihr wahres Geschäft, Ihre Kernwertschöpfungskette, Produktion und Serviceauslieferung sind alle miteinander verbunden. 🔄🌐 Deshalb benötigen Sie ein Ökosystem aus Apps, Funktionen und einfachen Integrationsmöglichkeiten.<br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> Erweitern Sie Ihre Suche und finden Sie ein Ökosystem, das es Ihnen ermöglicht, Ihr gesamtes Unternehmen zu digitalisieren. 🌍💻<br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> Unser Lernprozess: Wir haben CRM und Projektmanagement zunächst getrennt gesucht. 😮 Dann haben wir Anbieter entdeckt, die beide Apps in einem Ökosystem anbieten. 🤝 Schließlich haben wir die perfekte Lösung mit Spitzenbewertungen für beide Apps gefunden, sowie zusätzliche Funktionen wie Analytik und digitale Signatur. 🏆✍️ Heute nutzen wir noch viele weitere Apps aus diesem Ökosystem! 🌱<br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> 💰 Erhalten Sie alles, was Sie in einer Lizenz benötigen, zu einem ausgezeichneten Kosten-Nutzen-Verhältnis.<br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> 🌍 Passen Sie es an Ihre Geschäftsbereiche und internationalen Standorte an.<br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> 🌟 Liefern Sie exzellente Dienstleistungen mühelos.<br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> Möchten Sie mehr erfahren? Zu SAP, Zoho, CRM, ERP, Automatisierung, Digitalisierung, IT-Architektur, IT-Service-Management oder was auch immer Sie gerade benötigen. Vereinbaren Sie einen Termin unter&nbsp;<a href="https://zurl.co/5Gr6" target="_blank">https://zurl.co/5Gr6</a>&nbsp;🗓️</span><br></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2024 22:08:44 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[POC, MVP - Build what you urgently need, and nothing more]]></title><link>https://www.ai-team.ch/business-digitalisation-and-ai-blogs/post/poc-mvp-makes-agile-succesfull</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.ai-team.ch/linkedin/li DALL·E 2023-11-19 21.28.59 - A Van Gogh-style painting featuring a happy- friendly robot and.png"/>Keep it Simple. Easily said, hard to push. But the one key successfactor for most app & digitalization projects!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_gfyoFJ56Qnq6x5BBKDk45g" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_1wjNcfBTTj2H4p8QpK65sQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_9Jjy0eLwS7a9pC6upcABKw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_IKi_gF63SKa-sOm5Sn5sxw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_IKi_gF63SKa-sOm5Sn5sxw"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_IKi_gF63SKa-sOm5Sn5sxw"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_IKi_gF63SKa-sOm5Sn5sxw"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } </style><h2 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;">Until you experience new requirements in the daily operational life.</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_-W-JAxSWR6apgtwg-aQ_uA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_-W-JAxSWR6apgtwg-aQ_uA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_-W-JAxSWR6apgtwg-aQ_uA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_-W-JAxSWR6apgtwg-aQ_uA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=KeepItSimple" target="_blank">#KeepItSimple</a><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> 😩 Ever felt frustrated delivering unused products? It's a waste of resources and leads to unhappy customers. Don't overbuild or chase dreams. Test every feature ASAP.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=AvoidOverbuilding" target="_blank">#AvoidOverbuilding</a><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> 🔍 Customers can't always express their needs fully, and even the best analysts make mistakes. That's why small builds and early testing are crucial for success.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=TestEarly" target="_blank">#TestEarly</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=StayAgile" target="_blank">#StayAgile</a><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"><br style="font-size:15.9241px;"> Let's talk! SAP, Zoho, CRM, ERP, automation, digitalization, IT architecture, IT service management or whatever you need right now. Book an appointment on&nbsp;<a href="https://zurl.co/5Gr6" target="_blank">https://zurl.co/5Gr6</a>&nbsp;🗓️💬💻</span><br></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:50:04 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does your User Community understand what Digitalization delivers?]]></title><link>https://www.ai-team.ch/business-digitalisation-and-ai-blogs/post/does-your-user-community-understand-what-digitalization-delivers</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.ai-team.ch/linkedin/DALL·E 2024-05-07 20.39.41 - A dynamic and colorful painting of an elephant grunge band perform.jpg"/>Success factors for Digitalization - it's not easy, but well achievable!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_d-u1BI6nSDCDjDkty5PibA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_TzhaAj8XSuCoZVRwtCiDZQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_9q5u3SEjSxq_adgEJvjSog" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_1Qqbj9hdSi-HUTpNbUkEjA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_1Qqbj9hdSi-HUTpNbUkEjA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_1Qqbj9hdSi-HUTpNbUkEjA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_1Qqbj9hdSi-HUTpNbUkEjA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } </style><h2 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:24px;">The main enabler of digitalization is ensuring that users understand the value of what you offer.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=UnderstandingIsKey" target="_blank">#UnderstandingIsKey</a></span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_zWhHh62gTxW4M47zghxkGg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_zWhHh62gTxW4M47zghxkGg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_zWhHh62gTxW4M47zghxkGg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_zWhHh62gTxW4M47zghxkGg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;">🐘 Misconceptions and well-intentioned but misguided ideas often hinder progress towards the desired outcome. To address these elephants in the room and clarify everyone's perspective, working software is your game changer.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=DeliverToSucceed" target="_blank">#DeliverToSucceed</a><br style="font-size:16.6828px;"><br style="font-size:16.6828px;"> 🚀 Therefore, following the agile principle, focus on delivering fast and functional software. Achieve adoption with it. 💡 This is the only achievement that truly matters.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=AgileApproach" target="_blank">#AgileApproach</a><br style="font-size:16.6828px;"><br style="font-size:16.6828px;"> 🔍 Validating the different perspectives of your user community is essential. For example, a CRM can be seen as an address book, a management tool, a collaboration platform, or a task management tool. It's important to demonstrate the business value to each stakeholder. Only working software does that efficiently and effectively&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=DifferentViews" target="_blank">#DifferentViews</a><br style="font-size:16.6828px;"><br style="font-size:16.6828px;"> 💼 Delivering small, impactful pieces quickly helps align everyone towards the common goal.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=SmallStepsBigImpact" target="_blank">#SmallStepsBigImpact</a><br style="font-size:16.6828px;"><br style="font-size:16.6828px;"> 📞 Want to learn more? Let's have a conversation! Whether you need SAP, Zoho, CRM, ERP, automation, digitalization, IT architecture, or IT service management, book an appointment now. 💻🗓️💬&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=LetsTalk" target="_blank">#LetsTalk</a></span><br></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_MM1n_m9LQmO_iKyW45goWA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_MM1n_m9LQmO_iKyW45goWA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_MM1n_m9LQmO_iKyW45goWA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_MM1n_m9LQmO_iKyW45goWA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;font-size:16px;">⭐️ Es gibt einige wesentliche Standards für jede App-Einführung: Veränderungen annehmen, die Nutzung fördern und den geschäftlichen Wert validieren 💼 Bereiten Sie daher immer einen minimalistischen Business Case vor, ein einfaches Konzept für Nutzung, Prozess und Technologie und schaffen Sie bedeutsame Benutzererfahrungen. 🌈 Überprüfen Sie dann die Erfolge und identifizieren Sie Verbesserungsbereiche 🔍 Gehen Sie agil vor, wo es möglich ist!📦&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=Agile" target="_blank">#Agile</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=ProduktInkremente" target="_blank">#ProduktInkremente</a><br style="font-size:16.6828px;"><br style="font-size:16.6828px;"> 🚫 Wenn eine Organisation einfach neue Apps hinstellt, werden die Benutzer die App möglicherweise nie akzeptieren🙅 Dies kann sie nutzlos, kostspielig und demotivierend machen. Es ist schon oft genug passiert, aber es ist Zeit für eine Veränderung! Engagieren Sie sich stattdessen für Ihre Kunden/Benutzer und stellen Sie sie in den Mittelpunkt 🤗 Sie werden es lieben und Ihre Bemühungen reichlich belohnen 💖&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=Kundenbindung" target="_blank">#Kundenbindung</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=AppJourney" target="_blank">#AppJourney</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=HappyCustomers" target="_blank">#HappyCustomers</a><br style="font-size:16.6828px;"><br style="font-size:16.6828px;"> Lassen Sie uns reden! SAP, Zoho, CRM, ERP, Automatisierung, Digitalisierung, IT-Architektur, IT-Service-Management oder was auch immer Sie gerade brauchen. Vereinbare einen Termin auf&nbsp;<a href="https://zurl.co/5Gr6" target="_blank">https://zurl.co/5Gr6</a>&nbsp;🗓️💬</span><br></p></div>
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