Business Ecosystems (Inspiring the Next Game)

Description

A business ecosystem may be defined as a dynamic group of largely independent economic players that create products or services that together constitute a coherent solution for customers. Business ecosystems are high on the agenda of many business leaders. They are now highly prevalent, frequently disruptive, and all companies should add the required capabilities to their strategy toolbox. Business Ecosystems is based on more than three years of research by the BCG Henderson Institute, their work with dozens of companies on their ecosystem strategies, and hundreds of conversations with academics, managers, investors, entrepreneurs, and government employees. Part I reviews the fundamentals of business ecosystems - definition, design, success factors, governance, strategies. Part II elaborates on special topics, such as trust and data, industry applications, and their potential for sustainability. Ecosystems might not be a solution for all problems, but they are also not a transitory phenomenon. The field is evolving fast and as the success factors for creating, managing and participating in business ecosystems are increasingly accepted and understood, many established and emerging companies have the opportunity to put themselves in a position to unlock great innovation and value creation potential by engaging in ecosystem business models. This book will support business professionals and executives on this journey. Acknowledgments About the BCG Henderson Institute Contents Introduction Part I: Fundamentals of Business Ecosystems Chapter 1 The Myths and Realities of Business Ecosystems Chapter 2 Do You Need a Business Ecosystem? Chapter 3 How Business Ecosystems Rise (and Often Fall) Chapter 4 Why Do Most Business Ecosystems Fail? Chapter 5 How Healthy Is Your Business Ecosystem? Chapter 6 How Do You Manage a Business Ecosystem? Chapter 7 Setting the Rules of the Road Chapter 8 How Do You Succeed as a Business Ecosystem Contributor? Chapter 9 What Is Your Business Ecosystem Strategy? Part II: Special Topics and Applications of Business Ecosystems Section A: Trust in Business Ecosystems Chapter 10 Building Trust in Business Ecosystems Chapter 11 Discovering the Tools and Tactics of Trust in Business Ecosystems Section B: Data in Business Ecosystems Chapter 12 Simple Governance for Data Ecosystems Chapter 13 The New Tech Tools in Data Sharing Section C: Industry Applications Chapter 14 The Untapped Potential of Ecosystems in Health Care Chapter 15 Solving the Cooperation Paradox in Urban Mobility Chapter 16 The Risks and Rewards of Data Sharing for Smart Cities Chapter 17 Additive Manufacturing Needs a Business Ecosystem Chapter 18 Orchestrating the Value in IoT Platform-Based Business Models Section D: Ecosystems and Sustainability Chapter 19 Ecosystems for Ecosystems Chapter 20 When a Business Ecosystem Is the Answer to Sustainability Challenges Chapter 21 How Public-Private Ecosystems Can Help Solve Societal Problems List of Figures Index