Research Workshop

Businesses require innovation in digital technology-based business models to address global risks, particularly business sustainability. Given the digital advancements across all business areas, this is the right time to bring fundamental transformation in HR management to create more added value. However, there have yet to be any clear conclusions about the effectiveness of digital HR management approaches.

From an HR strategic viewpoint, key challenges can be addressed by connecting digital HR business models with business sustainability.

The workshop will mainly focus on the following key areas:

1. What are the dimensions of digital sustainable human resource management? (Value Capture)
2. Which HR processes and functions impact digital sustainability? (Value Delivery)
3. Digital Tools for HRM (Value Digital)
4. Robot as a colleague: Ongoing augmentation, reskilling, and sustainable collaboration
5. Having the right mindset, culture, and strategy for adopting digital HR in the organization
6. Ethics in adoption of Digital HR to promote sustainability

Since the present era is witnessing a growing importance of sustainability due to the various environmental and social issues that affect organizations at the strategic level, it is important for organizations to integrate sustainability in their practices. However, there is a need to understand if the implementation can be improved by including various digital technologies. This workshop will help participants to appreciate the use of a mixed-method research approach to explore the link between digitization and sustainability. Participants will also get hands-on experience on tools like NVivo and SMARTPLS for taking up such types of mixed-method research.

Key topics to be covered are:

1. Framing the research questions for gathering qualitative data related to how digital technologies can help in sustainability practices.
2. Analyzing the qualitative data and extracting important themes using NVivo
3. Framing the conceptual model from the extracted themes.
4. Empirical analysis of the quantitative data related to the conceptual model using SMART PLS.
5. How to report the results of a mixed-method approach in journal papers.

Agile project management is a popular approach in the software development industry that focuses on iterative development, collaboration, and customer feedback. In the digital age, where technology is rapidly changing and businesses need to be adaptable, Agile methodologies have become even more relevant. Agile project management has emerged as a transformative approach in the digital era, offering flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness to the ever-evolving technological landscape. This seminar illustrates the significance of agile methodologies in fostering sustainability within digital projects from a project management perspective. In today's fast-paced digital environment, traditional project management approaches often struggle to keep pace with rapid changes and uncertainties. Agile methodologies, characterized by iterative development, continuous feedback loops, and cross-functional teams, provide a dynamic framework that aligns well with the demands of digital projects. This flexibility not only enhances project efficiency and speed but also promotes innovation and collaboration among team members. Moreover, the concept of sustainability is increasingly crucial in contemporary project management practices. Agile methods contribute to sustainability by minimizing waste, optimizing resource allocation, and improving the overall project lifecycle management. By prioritizing customer value and embracing change, agile teams can deliver products and services that are not only responsive to market needs but also environmentally and socially responsible.Furthermore, the integration of agile principles with sustainability goals encourages organizations to adopt practices that reduce carbon footprints, enhance resource efficiency, and promote ethical practices throughout the project lifecycle. This alignment underscores the role of agile project management in driving long-term value creation and environmental stewardship. In conclusion, agile project management represents a paradigm shift in how digital projects are planned, executed, and sustained in the modern era. By fostering adaptability, collaboration, and sustainability, agile methodologies empower organizations to navigate complexity, deliver value-driven outcomes, and contribute positively to environmental and social objectives.

Key topics to be covered are:

1. Introduction to Agile Project Management
2. Overview of Agile principles, values, and methodologies
3. Contrasting Agile with traditional project management approaches
4. Agile Frameworks:Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks
5. Understanding the roles, ceremonies, and artifacts in Agile
6. Digital Age Challenges
7. How digital transformation is impacting project management
8. Addressing complexity, uncertainty, and rapid change in the digital age