Business Model Transformation

Danny Samson (BE Hons, PhD) has been Professor of Management at the University of Melbourne for over three decades, teaching and researching in decision sciences and operations/supply chain management. He has published over a dozen books and 150 research papers. He started his career as a chemical engineer in the petrochemical sector, from which he has strong interests in manufacturing, technology development and innovation management. He has worked extensively in five continents as a board member, adviser to senior executives, executive educator and consultant in a variety of industries including banking and insurance, automotive, oil and gas, building, engineering, and health/hospitals, as well as providing high level advice to governments. His most recent publications have been in the areas of strategic leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, and implementing strategic change.

This book showcases inspirational Australian case studies in order to inspire Australian (and non-Australian) organisations to undertake the challenge. This book synthesises the key learnings and contrasts those with the conventional wisdom on this topic.

1.Introduction to AI/Cloud-Enabled Business Transformation 2. Antecedent Capabilities of AI- or Cloud-Enabled Business Transformation 3. Local Case Studies 4. International Leading Practice 5. The Business-relevant Details behind AI and Cloud Technology 6. Innovation 7. The Board, Executive and Leadership¿s Role in BMT 8. What¿s Next for AI- and Cloud-Enabled Innovation in the Australian Business Environment 9. So What should I Do Now? Appendix 1. Diagnostic Questions for Antecedent Capabilities Appendix 2. Further References, Definitions and Background Research