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"If we truly want to understand transformation, we have to examine how people accomplish their everyday work."

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#agility & change

Central to my research is the question of effectively managing change within organizations. With the business environment growing increasingly dynamic, the ability to swiftly recognize and respond to external shifts becomes paramount. The subsequent challenge lies in adapting the organization in a manner that not only accommodates these exogenous changes but also positions it for success amidst them. Organizations that consistently achieve this can be characterized as having cultivated agility. In my research, I examine the cultivation of agility through an organization's everyday practices, facilitating their ability to navigate and adapt to external changes.

#digitization

Another central theme in my research centers on the transformation of organizational processes driven by the emergence and evolution of digital technologies. The increasing availability and adoption of artificial intelligence, for example, has the potential to significantly impact how organizations operate. Within the scope of my research, I investigate how individuals engage with these technologies in their daily practices.

#grand challenges

We are confronted with a growing array of challenges, spanning from the urgent need to address climate change and the proliferation of microplastics to the persistent issues of inequality. In my research, I examine how organizations contribute to these grand challenges and also how they can potentially play a role in mitigating them. Central to my work is the question of how grand challenges are influenced by daily practices.

#digital trace data

When organizational members employ digital tools, these tools frequently record their actions in a database. These recorded data are commonly known as digital trace data, which give rise to data analytics applications. In my research, I focus on how the analysis of this data can empower researchers to gain deeper insights into various organizational phenomena. It’s worth noting that I incorporate a critical perspective in my approach, which involves reflecting on the limitations and potential biases inherent in this type of data.

Vita

2020 - today

Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the "University of Stuttgart."

2015 - 2019

Research Fellow and PhD-Student at the "University of Stuttgart" in Germany, including research stays at the "University of Zürich" and the "University of Warwick."

2012 - 2015

Founder and Manager of the start-up "devega Steinboxen" and several internships in high-tech manufacturing companies.

2011 - 2015

Master of Business Administration and Business Psychology at the "Private University Seeburg Castle" in Austria.

2008 - 2011

Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics at the "University of Hohenheim" in Germany.

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