The fast and radically changing Swiss working and professional world is more strongly affected than other areas. What is the role of humans in a digitalised world? What kinds of skill set count in a digital society? What is the impact of new technologies on work and leadership processes? The Interdisciplinary Cluster (IC) \u201cDigital Transformation of the Working World\u201d has been dedicated to this thematic area since 2018, ending in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) invested in the development and implementation of interdisciplinary projects revolving around digital transformation in the working world, the interaction between technology and management models, and the effects of digitalisation on both individuals and for society at large. To produce sustainable results for the benefit of industry, society and politics alike, the topic was approached from an overarching perspective. Accordingly, specialist teams collaborated across Schools and disciplines: the IC is co-headed by the engineer Lukas M\u00fcller (School of Engineering and Architecture) and social anthropologist Professor Simone Gretler Heusser (School of Social Work). They were supported by a range of experts from the Schools of Engineering and Architecture, Business, Information Technology, Social Work, Design, Film and Art, and Music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The IC invested in building and showcasing pathways to creating a working world that is future-oriented and socially responsible in equal parts. Focused and in pursuit of a clear mission, it coordinated the transdisciplinary collaboration between numerous experts from across the HSLU\u2019s Schools, thereby generating new work priorities and fields of competence and positioning the university as a strong partner in a national and international context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the framework of this interdisciplinary cluster, five interconnected focal topics were investigated. The associated research projects investigated questions associated with two focal themes:<\/p>\n\n\n
In this focal theme, the effects of digitalisation on the economy, on society, on the welfare state, on jobs and business locations, professions, expertise and careers, and on individuals were examined. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This focus theme revolved around leadership and management approaches to handling organisational changes associated with digital transformation. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This focal theme revolved around the driving forces of technological change including sensor technology, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence and servitisation. Aspects of economic efficiency, management and HRM, and artistic and social perspectives also played an important role. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This focal theme centred on interdisciplinary projects that investigated the effects and the potential of data and digitalisation within the educational sector and develop solutions for personalised forms of education. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This focal theme revolved around interdisciplinary projects that investigated the effects and the potential of data and digitalisation within the health sector and develop future-proof, human-centred and personalised solutions. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The IC\u2019s core team comprised representatives of the HSLU\u2019s six Schools. They provided guidance and support for the IC\u2019s thematic development and its internal networking efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The IC\u2019s Advisory Board comprised external specialists representing different perspectives on digital transformation. Their task was to critically appraise the IC\u2019s thematic development and to help it to cultivate its external networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nResilient and innovative organisation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Predictive and use-centred technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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