New study published: IRM redefined for digital collaborations

In his latest paper, Henrik Kleis from the Chair of Mobility, Trade and Logistics at Zeppelin University presents a further development of the Institutional Role Model (IRM) as an innovative economic system architecture. In view of the growing challenges posed by digitalization and geo-economic changes, he examines how the IRM can be optimized to promote effective cooperation in complex digital projects.

Key innovations:

• Introduction of new key roles: The model now integrates roles such as Chief Innovation Officer, Sustainability Manager, AI Manager and Remote Work Manager to meet the current demands of digital and sustainability projects.
• Prioritization of roles: Roles are categorized into "Very Important Roles," "Essential Roles," and "Supporting Roles." This allows resources to be allocated more efficiently and the focus to be placed on critical tasks.
• Integration of artificial intelligence: AI is anchored in the model both as a supporting perspective and as an independent institution in order to improve efficiency and decision-making in digital projects.
• Adjustment of the dimensions: The temporal and operational dimensions of IRM are updated to reflect agile methods and software development cycles. In addition, there is a visual differentiation within the dimension of institutions.

Thanks to these adjustments, the updated IRM offers a flexible and up-to-date tool for managing complex projects. It facilitates the harmonization of technical, economic and ecological aspects, reduces complexity and strengthens transparency and trust between the cooperation partners.