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In the fifth CIO Debates podcast, Olaf Terhorst and Nils Gralfs from mgm consulting partners discuss the tension between adaptive IT processes and fixed process frameworks (such as ITIL, SIAM, etc.). The central question: Are flexible, situationally adapted processes an agility booster or do they increase the risk for governance and quality?

When companies acquire other organisations, it is not just financial considerations that are important. The integration of IT is crucial to the long-term success of such transactions, as it ensures that people work together, processes run smoothly and data flows freely. In this article, we show you the key points to consider.

Transformation is no longer the exception – it is the norm. In the latest episode of the Innovation Implemented podcast, Jutta Krämer (formerly E.ON) talks openly and practically with Thomas Brugger and Marcus Warnke from mgm consulting partners about her experiences of the far-reaching IT and digital transformation at E.ON, particularly in the context of the integration of Innogy – one of the largest mergers in the EU energy sector.

To minimise risks and ensure long-term success, ERP transformation requires more than just technology: data-driven change management, targeted communication and effective coaching are key success factors. Ariane Hager shows how companies can promote acceptance and willingness to change through integrated project management and change measures.

Digitalisation despite tight budgets – is that even possible? In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the answer is yes – if you take cooperation seriously, manage processes clearly and tackle digital projects together. In an interview with Marcus Warnke from mgm consulting partners, Hauke Rickertsen, OZG coordinator at the Ministry of the Interior of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and Raik Writschan, head of digitalisation for the city of Rostock, talk about what they have learned from the OZG implementation programme.

Die IT ist in einem Carve-Out-Projekt strategisch zentral, weil im Grunde jede Geschäftsprozesserfüllung auf IT-Infrastruktur und Anwendungen aufsetzt. Nur wenn die IT-Abteilung von Anfang an mit am Tisch sitzt, können spätere Fallstricke vermieden werden. Unsere Erfahrung zeigt, dass ein IT-Carve-Out wegen seiner Komplexität besonders sorgfältige Planung erfordert.

In the fourth episode of the CIO Debates podcast, Olaf Terhorst and Nils Gralfs from mgm consulting partners discuss whether organising IT into squads and tribes actually helps to create value more quickly – or whether it dangerously undermines clear responsibilities and governance. We summarise the most important arguments from the pro and con sections of the discussion.

Cyber attacks caused damage amounting to €178.6 billion in Germany alone in 2024 – a figure that is truly alarming. In the latest episode of our podcast Innovation Implemented, Maximiliane Mayer (Head of Information Security Consulting, mgm security partners) and Julia Kirchner (Principal Consultant, mgm consulting partners) discuss how IT security can be embedded in companies not only technically, but also culturally.

The digital transformation is placing greater demands on IT decision-makers than ever before. But where do companies really stand? Our latest survey reveals the priorities that are being set – and where the biggest hurdles lie. Take part now and gain exclusive insights!

Sustainable IT – an investment in the future or an expensive image boost? In the third CIO Advisory debate podcast, Olaf Terhorst and Nils Gralfs from mgm consulting partners engage in a heated discussion about whether green IT is actually a driver of returns or whether it will ultimately fizzle out as nothing more than a PR stunt. They not only highlight ecological aspects such as IT's contribution to reducing the carbon footprint, but also economic arguments, regulatory challenges and the danger of greenwashing.