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Phase 02 + 03 · Strategy & technology selection
The process analysis shows where it pays off. The digital strategy turns that into a plan: a target picture with a roadmap and an economic assessment per measure. Only then comes the technology decision – vendor-independent and transparently reasoned.
Phase 02 · Digital strategy
Not a vision on 80 slides, but a working document you can base budget, staffing and technology decisions on.
How do your core processes work in 18–36 months? Described concretely from the perspective of the people who work with them – not the systems.
The prioritized measures in an achievable order: quick wins first, dependencies considered, efforts estimated realistically.
Every measure with expected value, cost and payback. What doesn't pay off gets cut – economic value is a principle, not a platitude.
How it works
The strategy emerges in a few focused working sessions with management, business units and IT. Typical duration: 3 to 6 weeks.
The levers from the process analysis become a shared target picture – aligned with the people who have to carry it.
Business case per measure: value, cost, payback, risks. Including data and regulatory checks.
Prioritized by impact and dependencies. The result: a roadmap your organization can realistically deliver.
The vendor-independent technology selection completes the strategy.
Phase 03 · Technology selection
Only when strategy and priorities are set does the technology decision follow. I assess all three paths on equal terms – including against my own platform. Four criteria decide: total cost over the lifetime, integration into your system landscape, data sovereignty and operability by your team. The recommendation is always reasoned, always comparative – and never driven by product sales.
Decision framework
| Criterion | Extend what you have | Market solution | Custom build / own platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| When it makes sense | Your systems almost cover the process – what's missing is connection or automation | Standard process with mature, affordable offerings on the market | Core process with differentiation potential or high data sovereignty requirements |
| Typical costs | Low – often the underrated quick win | License + implementation + yearly increases | Higher initial cost, full control over running costs |
| Data sovereignty | Stays as it is today | Depends on the vendor – check carefully (GDPR, EU AI Act, hosting) | Fully yours – EU hosting, transparent governance |
| Risk | Low, fast impact | Vendor lock-in, customization limits | Needs clear requirements – that's what the strategy phase is for |
“No digitalization for its own sake: every measure in the strategy has a business case. What doesn't pay off gets cut – even if it's technically appealing.”
The next step
In a free intro call we'll clarify where you stand – and whether to start with the AI Quick Scan or go straight into the strategy phase.
Book an intro call – 30 min, free