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Creating Balancing Spaces For Digital Ambidexterity: Identifying Divergence And Competing Demands In Healthcare Transformation Initiatives

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  • PETER E. JOHANSSON

    (School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna, Sweden)

  • IOANA STEFAN

    (School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna, Sweden)

  • KARIN AXELSSON

    (School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna, Sweden)

  • TOBIAS SÖDERBERG

    (��Region Sörmland, Utvecklingsenheten, Eskilstuna, Sweden)

  • KATARINA FORSBERG

    (��Region Sörmland, Utvecklingsenheten, Eskilstuna, Sweden)

Abstract

Digital transformation is crucial for the healthcare sector, yet research shows that it also possesses a series of challenges at system-, organisational-, and individual levels, which require balancing. In this study, we adopt paradox theory to understand the balancing practices and requirements for digitalisation in healthcare. Based on gaps in previous research and practice, this paper aims to explore what characterises the different kinds of tensions and organisational paradoxes related to digital transformation. Also, this paper discusses how balancing practices in digital transformation are constrained and enabled. The paper is based on a project run in co-production between researchers at the Mälardalen University and project partners at a healthcare Region in Sweden. In the findings, two kinds of tensions are identified in digital transformation initiatives: Divergence at different organisational levels and competing demands between past, present and future needs. The divergent views are characterised by being latent while the competing demands are characterised by being salient to the organisation. This is followed by a discussion about balancing practices enabling digital ambidexterity and spurring virtuous cycles.

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  • Peter E. Johansson & Ioana Stefan & Karin Axelsson & Tobias Sã–Derberg & Katarina Forsberg, 2022. "Creating Balancing Spaces For Digital Ambidexterity: Identifying Divergence And Competing Demands In Healthcare Transformation Initiatives," International Journal of Innovation Management (ijim), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 26(09), pages 1-19, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:ijimxx:v:26:y:2022:i:09:n:s1363919622400230
    DOI: 10.1142/S1363919622400230
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