Paper Type
Complete
Abstract
Digital transformation (DT) has become a central concern for the consulting sector. However, the level of DT implementation remains relatively low within consulting firms. Current research predominantly focuses on bottom-up digitalization, overlooking strategic perspectives relevant to consulting firms. This study addresses this gap by proposing a strategic framework based on the Design-Science-Research (DSR) approach that provides consulting firms with structural guidance to navigate and drive their own DT. In addition, the framework can be utilized as a starting point for the development of methods, tools and recommendations for DT in consulting from a strategic perspective. Our research examines the fields of action that need to be considered for successful DT implementation in business consulting.
Paper Number
1284
Recommended Citation
Brill, Johannes and Nissen, Volker, "A Framework for Structuring the Digital Transformation of Consulting Firms" (2025). AMCIS 2025 Proceedings. 5.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2025/scuidt/scuidt/5
A Framework for Structuring the Digital Transformation of Consulting Firms
Digital transformation (DT) has become a central concern for the consulting sector. However, the level of DT implementation remains relatively low within consulting firms. Current research predominantly focuses on bottom-up digitalization, overlooking strategic perspectives relevant to consulting firms. This study addresses this gap by proposing a strategic framework based on the Design-Science-Research (DSR) approach that provides consulting firms with structural guidance to navigate and drive their own DT. In addition, the framework can be utilized as a starting point for the development of methods, tools and recommendations for DT in consulting from a strategic perspective. Our research examines the fields of action that need to be considered for successful DT implementation in business consulting.
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