Competing In The Age Of Digital Platforms

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Mon, 22 Mar 2021, 09:00

End

Fri, 26 Mar 2021, 18:00

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https://iii.hm/digitalplatfoems21

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Without exception, the most valuable companies in the world today are platforms. Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Google, Facebook, and many other firms have built their fortunes by facilitating innovation across global ecosystems or enabling the broad exchange of goods and services. There are different paths to success in the digital world, whether a company wants to compete as a new platform or to leverage an existing platform for competitive advantage. This virtual program will show you how to create sustainable value whether you are competing as, with, or against digital platforms.

Key Benefits

For business leaders, platforms present enormous opportunities but also pose serious risks. Competing in what have been called "multi-sided markets driven by network effects" is often akin to playing three-dimensional chess. By examining the essential strategic insights of platform businesses and markets, this live online program will help you maximize the value and minimize the costs of creating, managing, or engaging with platforms.

Compete in the age of digital platforms

Develop strategies for creating, managing, or engaging with digital platforms that deliver a competitive advantage
Understand the core fundamentals of how to launch and maintain a platform business so you can outperform digital and conventional competitors
Troubleshoot problems associated with developing, overseeing, or interacting with a platform business

Understand the unique dynamics of platform businesses and markets

Identify the critical factors that cause a platform business to succeed or fail as well as determine how to reinvigorate a struggling platform
Recognize the social and ethical responsibilities that come with creating or leveraging a platform business
Address governance issues, such as what you allow consumers to do with your platform and how to prevent misuse or abuse of platform capabilities
Understand the influence of data privacy laws, antitrust, and other regulations

Manage platforms as a successful business

Maximize value for your business by interacting with the right platforms in the right way
Manage challenges associated with belonging to or building, owning, or operating a platform
Explore options for responding to platform competitors
Know the steps to take to "buy" a platform to accelerate time to market

Expand your personal and professional network

Extend your network by connecting and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries around the globe
Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions.