Exploit Disruptive Infrastructure Technology
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Failing to develop a systematic disruptive technology exploitation process can lead to:
- Technology adoption without a strong empirical basis.
- Unnecessarily risky technology ventures.
- Falling behind more agile competitors.
A systematic disruptive technology exploitation process can lead to:
- Evidence-based technology adoption.
- Low risk, high reward technology ventures.
- Improving or maintaining the organization’s position as an industry leader.
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Book NowModule 1: Pre-work: Establish the Disruptive Tech Process
The Purpose
- Discuss the general overview of the disruptive technology exploitation process.
- Develop an initial disruptive technology exploitation plan.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Stakeholders are on board, the project’s goals are outlined, and the working group is selected.
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| 1.1 | Get execs and stakeholders on board. |
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| 1.2 | Review the process of analyzing disruptive tech. |
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| 1.3 | Select members for the working group. |
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| 1.4 | Choose a schedule and time commitment. |
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| 1.5 | Select a group of visionaries. |
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Module 2: Hold the Initial Meeting
The Purpose
- Understand how disruption will affect the organization, and develop an initial list of technologies to explore.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Knowledge of how to think like a futurist.
- Understanding of organizational processes vulnerable to disruption.
- Outline of potentially disruptive technologies.
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| 2.1 | Start the meeting with introductions. |
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| 2.2 | Train the group to think like futurists. |
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| 2.3 | Brainstorm about disruptive processes. |
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| 2.4 | Brainstorm a longlist. |
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| 2.5 | Research and brainstorm separate longlists. |
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Module 3: Create a Longlist and Assess Shortlist
The Purpose
- Evaluate the specific value of longlisted technologies to the organization.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Defined list of the disruptive technologies worth escalating to the proof of concept stage.
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| 3.1 | Converge the longlists developed by the team. |
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| 3.2 | Narrow the longlist to a shortlist. |
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| 3.3 | Assess readiness and value. |
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| 3.4 | Perform a SWOT analysis. |
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Module 4: Create an Action Plan
The Purpose
- Understand how the technologies in question will impact the organization.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Understanding of the specific effects of the new technology on the business processes it is intended to disrupt.
- Business case for the proof-of-concept project.
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| 4.1 | Build a problem canvas. |
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| 4.2 | Identify affected business units. |
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| 4.3 | Outline and map the business processes likely to be disrupted. |
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| 4.4 | Map disrupted business processes. |
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| 4.5 | Recognize how the new technology will impact business processes. |
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| 4.6 | Make the case. |
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