Digital Transformation and Social & Cultural Background – Who Has Access, Who Is Left Behind?

Digital transformation is fundamentally changing the way we work, business models, and the skills required. But its impact is not the same for everyone: social and cultural background significantly influences who has access to digital skills, networks, and opportunities for growth.

In our next “Digital Breakfast,” we will focus on this often-overlooked dimension of diversity and explore how organizations can foster greater participation and better leverage existing potential during the digital transformation.

The discussion will center on the following questions, among others:

• How do social and cultural backgrounds influence access to digital skills and career development paths?

• What impact does this have on talent acquisition, development, and retention in the age of digital transformation?

• How can companies and institutions break down barriers while leveraging diversity as a driver of innovation?

• What role do digital tools, learning opportunities, and new work models play in promoting equal opportunity?

• What real-world examples demonstrate how inclusive digital transformation can succeed?

This event is aimed at decision-makers, HR managers, and anyone actively shaping digital transformation who views diversity as a strategic success factor.

Der Beitrag Digital Breakfast: Digital Transformation and Social & Cultural Background – Who Has Access, Who Is Left Behind? erschien zuerst auf MÜNCHNER KREIS .

Specialist conference: Move forward instead of holding back – How can small and medium-sized enterprises succeed in the digital transformation?

German small and medium-sized enterprises are facing profound change, particularly due to the growing importance of digital technologies. Existing approaches are often insufficient for managing the digital transformation in small and medium-sized enterprises. A research project at LMU Munich, sponsored by the Schick family, shows that digital transformation is particularly successful in SMEs when companies not only invest in technologies, but also specifically take into account the specific strengths of SMEs – such as niche focus or regional roots – in their transformation.

At our conference
“Move instead of preserve – How can SMEs succeed in digital transformation?” on Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by networking in the Freskensaal at LMU Munich, Ludwigstraße 28 in Munich,

we will examine the topic from various perspectives. We will present key findings from the research project led by Prof. Thomas Hess and Prof. Johann Kranz. We will also provide insights into the practical workings of a medium-sized company and then discuss selected questions with four practitioners from different backgrounds. We cordially invite you to attend this conference. Save the date now – we look forward to your participation and exciting discussions.

Der Beitrag Save-The-Date: Networking Evening: Move forward instead of holding back – How can small and medium-sized enterprises succeed in the digital transformation? erschien zuerst auf MÜNCHNER KREIS .