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M.Sc. Teresa Grauer (aktuell in Mutterschutz)

Research assistant

Telephone: +49 561 804-6021
Email: teresa.grauer[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

Location: Pfannkuchstraße 1
34121 Kassel

Room: ITeG, 1170, 1st floor

Consultation Hours: By arrangement

Education:

Oct. 2020 – Mar. 2023 Master of Science in Business Information Technology
HTWG Konstanz, Department of Computer Science
09/2021 – 01/2022 Study Abroad Semester – Computer Engineering
University of Jaén, Spain
10/2016 – 09/2019 Bachelor of Arts – Business Administration, Controlling & Consulting
, DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen in cooperation with Ehrmann GmbH
09/2017 – 01/2018 Study Abroad Semester – Management & Economics
, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain

WorkExperience:

May 2023 – March 2025 Senior Consultantin the Digital & Analytics practice
McKinsey & Company, Munich
09/2022 – 03/2023 Master’s thesis: Building a hybrid integration architecture as an enabler of cloud transformation
Multivac Group, Wolfertschwenden
02/2022 – 06/2022 Working Student in Procurement Excellence
Siemens Logistics GmbH, Konstanz
03/2021 – 09/2021 Working Student in Process Mining with Celonis
Siemens Logistics GmbH, Konstanz
10/2019 – 10/2020 Junior Controller with a focus on Business Intelligence Systems
Ehrmann GmbH, Oberschönegg
10/2016 – 09/2019 Dual-Track Student – Controlling & Consulting
Ehrmann GmbH, Oberschönegg

Research Interests:

Human-AI Collaboration
GenAI in ERP and process integration
GenAI use case identification and implementation
GenAI Ethics

Publications

2026[ to top ]

Grauer, T.; Sonnabend, D.; Reinhard, P.; & Li, M. M. (2026): The Rise of Agentic AI – Implications for Digital Platforms from a Provider Perspective. In: Forum Dienstleistungsmanagement 2026. Springer Verlag.
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@incollection{ls_leimeister, author = {Grauer, Teresa and Sonnabend, David and Reinhard, Philipp and Li, Mahei Manhai}, booktitle = {Forum Dienstleistungsmanagement 2026}, keywords = {pub_dso}, publisher = {Springer Verlag}, series = {Digital Service Innovation}, title = {The Rise of Agentic AI – Implications for Digital Platforms from a Provider Perspective}, year = 2026 }
%0 Book Section %1 ls_leimeister %A Grauer, Teresa %A Sonnabend, David %A Reinhard, Philipp %A Li, Mahei Manhai %B Forum Dienstleistungsmanagement 2026 %D 2026 %I Springer Verlag %T The Rise of Agentic AI – Implications for Digital Platforms from a Provider Perspective
Grauer, T.; & Li, M. M. (2026): NAVIGATING THE LANDSCAPE OF IT OPERATING MODELS OR “HOW IT WORKS”. In: European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS). Milano, Italy.
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@inproceedings{ls_leimeister, abstract = {In today’s fast-paced business environment, IT Operating Models (ITOMs), invisible frameworks that define how the IT function works, are emerging as a critical, overlooked factor in determining an organization’s ability to innovate and compete. Organizations struggle to unlock strategic value due to misalignments in their ITOMs. The business-IT alignment literature demonstrates that strategic fit enhances performance but offers limited guidance on how alignment is operationalized in practice. Against this backdrop, this study presents a multi-layer ITOM taxonomy including 16 dimensions and 60 characteristics. Developed through interviews with C-level executives, our taxonomy reveals how organizations structure their IT and translates strategic alignment into operational reality. Our analysis identifies two archetypes: tech-forward organizations, where IT serves as a strategic driver for innovation, and less tech-forward, where IT remains a support function. The research advances theoretical understanding of ITOM design and offers practical guidance for CIOs aiming to harness the potential of IT.}, address = {Milano, Italy}, author = {Grauer, Teresa and Li, Mahei Manhai}, booktitle = {European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS)}, keywords = {itegpub}, title = {NAVIGATING THE LANDSCAPE OF IT OPERATING MODELS OR “HOW IT WORKS”}, year = 2026 }
%0 Conference Paper %1 ls_leimeister %A Grauer, Teresa %A Li, Mahei Manhai %B European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) %C Milano, Italy %D 2026 %T NAVIGATING THE LANDSCAPE OF IT OPERATING MODELS OR “HOW IT WORKS” %U http://pubs.wi-kassel.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JML_1060.pdf %X In today’s fast-paced business environment, IT Operating Models (ITOMs), invisible frameworks that define how the IT function works, are emerging as a critical, overlooked factor in determining an organization’s ability to innovate and compete. Organizations struggle to unlock strategic value due to misalignments in their ITOMs. The business-IT alignment literature demonstrates that strategic fit enhances performance but offers limited guidance on how alignment is operationalized in practice. Against this backdrop, this study presents a multi-layer ITOM taxonomy including 16 dimensions and 60 characteristics. Developed through interviews with C-level executives, our taxonomy reveals how organizations structure their IT and translates strategic alignment into operational reality. Our analysis identifies two archetypes: tech-forward organizations, where IT serves as a strategic driver for innovation, and less tech-forward, where IT remains a support function. The research advances theoretical understanding of ITOM design and offers practical guidance for CIOs aiming to harness the potential of IT.
Schmitt, K.; & Grauer, T. (2026): GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNANCE: A STRUCTURAL PRACTICE PERSPECTIVE. In: European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS). Milan, Italy.
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@inproceedings{ls_leimeister, abstract = {We analyzed how eight organizations seek to govern Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). We identified five key governance roles (i.e., technology owner, business owner, knowledge owner, risk and compliance, and end user). Moreover, we showcase that each role controls different resources that become critical at different lifecycle stages. Specifically, we demonstrate that the focal power dependence relation moves away from “the business depends on engineers to build AI” toward “engineers depend on knowledge owners, risk and compliance, and end users to steer AI.” We further showcase three organizational coordination mechanisms (i.e., AI Business Unit, AI Squads, and AI Spine) and their respective effectiveness in managing evolving power-dependence relationships in an AI governance context.}, address = {Milan, Italy}, author = {Schmitt, Kevin and Grauer, Teresa}, booktitle = {European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS)}, keywords = {itegpub}, title = {GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNANCE: A STRUCTURAL PRACTICE PERSPECTIVE}, year = 2026 }
%0 Conference Paper %1 ls_leimeister %A Schmitt, Kevin %A Grauer, Teresa %B European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) %C Milan, Italy %D 2026 %T GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNANCE: A STRUCTURAL PRACTICE PERSPECTIVE %U http://pubs.wi-kassel.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JML_1054.pdf %X We analyzed how eight organizations seek to govern Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). We identified five key governance roles (i.e., technology owner, business owner, knowledge owner, risk and compliance, and end user). Moreover, we showcase that each role controls different resources that become critical at different lifecycle stages. Specifically, we demonstrate that the focal power dependence relation moves away from “the business depends on engineers to build AI” toward “engineers depend on knowledge owners, risk and compliance, and end users to steer AI.” We further showcase three organizational coordination mechanisms (i.e., AI Business Unit, AI Squads, and AI Spine) and their respective effectiveness in managing evolving power-dependence relationships in an AI governance context.

2025[ to top ]

Grauer, T.; & Li, M. (2025): Are Narratives a success factor for Digital Transformation? A Qualitative Study on the Importance of Narratives. In: 20th International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI). Münster, Germany: AIS eLibrary.
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@inproceedings{ls_leimeister, abstract = {Organizations seek to drive digital transformation. Initiatives fail, often due to human-related factors such as stakeholder resistance. Despite the role of human dynamics in digital transformation, research has yet to fully explore effective strategies for mitigating these challenges. Narratives represent a promising yet underexamined tool for managing human-related risks in digital transformation. Many organizations employ narratives, either implicitly or explicitly, to shape their transformation efforts. However, both scholars and practitioners lack understanding of how narratives influence transformation outcomes. This inductive case study examines how organizations leverage narratives to enhance digital transformation. We conducted interviews to analyze their use of narratives. Our findings reveal key functions and characteristics: (1) narratives serve a transformative, motivational function, (2) narratives help overcome resistance and engage people, (3) boundary conditions are relevant for successful narratives, (4) overarching narratives define digital transformation initiatives. By strategically shaping narratives, organizations can navigate human-related barriers and improve transformation success.}, address = {Münster, Germany}, author = {Grauer, Teresa and Li, Mahei}, booktitle = {20th International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI)}, keywords = {itegpub}, publisher = {AIS eLibrary}, title = {Are Narratives a success factor for Digital Transformation? A Qualitative Study on the Importance of Narratives}, year = 2025 }
%0 Conference Paper %1 ls_leimeister %A Grauer, Teresa %A Li, Mahei %B 20th International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI) %C Münster, Germany %D 2025 %I AIS eLibrary %T Are Narratives a success factor for Digital Transformation? A Qualitative Study on the Importance of Narratives %U http://pubs.wi-kassel.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/JML_1050.pdf %X Organizations seek to drive digital transformation. Initiatives fail, often due to human-related factors such as stakeholder resistance. Despite the role of human dynamics in digital transformation, research has yet to fully explore effective strategies for mitigating these challenges. Narratives represent a promising yet underexamined tool for managing human-related risks in digital transformation. Many organizations employ narratives, either implicitly or explicitly, to shape their transformation efforts. However, both scholars and practitioners lack understanding of how narratives influence transformation outcomes. This inductive case study examines how organizations leverage narratives to enhance digital transformation. We conducted interviews to analyze their use of narratives. Our findings reveal key functions and characteristics: (1) narratives serve a transformative, motivational function, (2) narratives help overcome resistance and engage people, (3) boundary conditions are relevant for successful narratives, (4) overarching narratives define digital transformation initiatives. By strategically shaping narratives, organizations can navigate human-related barriers and improve transformation success.

M.Sc. Teresa Grauer (aktuell in Mutterschutz)

Research assistant

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Publications