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Who is the key driver of the Internet of Things in your company? Change never comes without someone pushing it into an organization. You need people with visions and ideas, and of course, people who have the power to bring about change. I put this question to the IoT architects in my expert round: “Who is driving the IoT strategy?”

While the first and second parts of this blog series discussed the current status of Internet of Things strategies in the markets and different approaches to transforming business models, I have chosen “Design Thinking” for this post. This method makes you look outside the box to find innovative solutions for your customers. The Internet of Things involves people in many disciplines, and Design Thinking brings them and their expertise together.

This blog series addresses the elements of an Internet of Things (IoT) strategy. I discuss topics such as the importance and status of the IoT across industries, transformation of business models, Design Thinking, and people as the main driver of the IoT.

What is management without strategy? Strategy is the vehicle that moves us toward our goals and visions. Since the Internet of Things (IoT) appeared a few years ago, I have seen companies hesitating to establish an integrated Internet of Things strategy. In this blog series on “Elements of an IoT Strategy,” I would like to point out the various issues within this complex topic. My aim is to give a little help to executives out there who would like to get an overview.