Consulting

When the topic of digital sovereignty comes up in public administration, many people first think of technology—software, servers, the cloud, and license agreements. That’s not wrong, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. At its core, digital sovereignty is a question of power.

In virtually every company, it has long been on paper: the IT strategy, closely integrated with the business strategy, with clear goals and defined priorities. And yet, implementation is proving difficult. Budgets are insufficient, resources are scarce, and entrenched structures offer silent resistance. It is precisely this gap between strategic aspirations and operational reality that mgm consulting partnershave examined in detail in their latest CIO study.

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Today, companies operate in an environment that changes faster than their own planning cycles. Most organizations respond to this with what they know: they rely on more expertise, more analysis, and more planning. The problem isn’t that these tools are ineffective. The problem is that they were designed for a world that no longer exists. The crucial question is therefore: How can management succeed in dynamic times so that direction translates into effectiveness without simplifying away the complexity?

All companies are currently working on AI pilots, have defined use cases, are deploying tools, and some are already incorporating AI into their workflows or working with AI agents. The expectation is clear: to become faster, work more efficiently, and solve current problems. But in reality, when AI actually works, a pattern emerges that many did not anticipate. It is no longer just about efficiency. Our thesis: AI does not automatically accelerate work, but rather ruthlessly exposes where the organization is unclear.

Cyber security, NIS2, and DORA—few topics are currently as important to decision-makers. But there is more to these buzzwords than just another regulatory exercise. Those who see the new requirements as an opportunity will not only strengthen their compliance, but also the operational resilience of their entire organization.

On March 18, 2026, mgm consulting partners and Steelcase invite decision-makers to Hamburg. In the newly designed mgm office in the Speicherstadt, futurology, organizational consulting, and workspace design come together with the aim of providing impetus for effective corporate transformation.

AI has arrived in the energy industry—but often fails to make a real impact. Find out why the main bottleneck is not the tool itself, but rather its lack of integration into processes and roles—and how AI can create measurable added value.

The energy industry is undergoing profound change: increasing regulation, advancing digitalization, growing cyber risks, and high economic pressure. Today's energy companies must operate more efficiently, securely, and innovatively. From February 10 to 12, 2026, we will be presenting our consulting services and solutions for a sustainable energy industry at E-world energy & water in Essen.

It is a cold December evening. Fairy lights stretch across the square like a promise, the scent of cinnamon and cloves hangs in the air, and somewhere, cups clink together. The Christmas market is open and has a few lessons to teach us about digitalisation and transformation.