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The Selection and Training Framework (STF) for Managers in Business Innovation and Transformation Projects

The riskiest factor in transforming a traditional Business Environment (BE) into an innovative and automated BE is the role of the business and (e- )Business Transformation Manager (BTM). The basic profile of such a business transformation manager has not been sufficiently investigated in a holistic and educational manner. The specification of the optimal BTM profile is the main goal of the authors' research. This research paper deals with the research methodology and design model, that defines the optimal BTM profile who has to cope with complex business automation projects. These business transformation projects need specific set of skills, especially for the final and very difficult implementation phase. The implementation phase is the major cause of high failure rates in business transformation projects. The needed skills must encompass the knowledge of automated real-time business environments, project management, knowledge in organizational behaviour, management sciences methodologies and concrete implementation phase know-how. The researchers recommend the technocrats profile as a "base profile" for such projects that need cross- functional skills.

business transformation; business transformation manager's profile; transformation project implementation; business integration; innovation; failure rate; e-business

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