An Extension of PlanDigital: Software Support for Collaborative Idea Management in SMEs

Becker, Jörg; Hermann, Andreas; Gollhardt, Torsten; von Herbay, Constantin; Cordes, Ann-Kristin


Abstract

Two promising approaches for SMEs to encounter prevalent Digital Transformation challenges are (1) IT-based Idea Management support and (2) the integration of external supporters. This paper is an extension of a prototype, ultimately aiming to support Idea Management in SMEs through collaboration with external support units. The prototype addresses a practice-inspired problem by instantiating previously formulated design knowledge. Nine design-accompanying smallscale projects with SMEs, three focus groups, and three semi-structured interviews proved the prototype’s usefulness to facilitate Idea Management and, thereby, Digital Transformation in SMEs.

Keywords
Software Engineering; Digital Transformation; Idea Management; Small and Medium-sized Enterprise; Collaboration



Publication type
Research article in digital collection (conference)

Peer reviewed
Yes

Publication status
Published

Year
2022

Conference
International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology (DESRIST 2022)

Venue
St. Petersburg, Florida

Language
English

Full text