Computer learning and artificial intelligence are keywords that have already passed the peak of inflated expectations according to the Gartner hype cycle. They already seem to be on the slope of enlightenment. The today awarded thesis shows a very hands-on and yet very cross-linked application of different findings, models and algorithms that connect in order to measure successful communication.

Simon&Simon started off their thesis with the assumption that there was a lack of research in the area of management communication in the digital age. They initially asked managers what their current communication challenges were, researched existing speech analysis tools and put together their findings in order to create a Minimal Viable Product to capture, transcribe and analyze speech.

Even though the MVP was rather used out of curiosity and from an exploration point of view by managers, it represents a very inspiring example of how machine learning and existing technology can be used in order to answer day-to-day business challenges.

Our congratulations to Simon Amrein and Simon Inderbitzin for winning the award of the most innovative master thesis within the Executive MBA program Digital Transformation 2022 and their contribution to the everyday use of machine learning.