The Self-Driving Company: A Conceptual Model for Organizations of the Future

"The Self-Driving Company" offers strategic insights to management professionals seeking to navigate the evolving business landscape. This visionary book presents a comprehensive vision of the autonomous enterprise, encompassing key elements such as autonomy, sustainability, humanity, and resilience. Delving into the year 2035 and beyond, it charts a clear path toward the self-driving company and its transformative potential.

From understanding the levels of autonomy to exploring the power of software, algorithms, and artificial intelligence, this book equips leaders with the knowledge to shape their organizations for success. Gain practical guidance on overcoming challenges, embracing digitization, and revolutionizing value creation. Discover new forms of organization that transcend hierarchies and learn how automation can optimize interactions with customers, partners, and suppliers.

"The Self-Driving Company" also examines the crucial role of humans in this automated ecosystem. With thought-provoking theses and real-world examples, it offers valuable insights into leadership, management, and the evolving roles of knowledge workers, employees, and auxiliary staff. As the future of management unfolds, this book serves as a compass, enabling strategic decision-making and positioning businesses to thrive in an era defined by automation and human potential.

About the Author

Florian Schnitzhofer is a management consultant for software, as well as the owner and managing director of the ReqPOOL Group. He advises the top management of leading companies in Germany and Austria on crucial topics related to digital transformation and intelligent software solutions. Florian Schnitzhofer pursued his studies in computer science in Linz and the USA, and he further expanded his expertise in computer science management in Vienna. Additionally, he serves as a lecturer at various universities and universities of applied sciences, where he imparts the methods of business informatics to students.