Surviving Disruptive Technologies (On Demand)
Learn strategies to navigate disruptive technologies in business. Analyze case studies of successes and failures to develop survival tactics.
Learn strategies to navigate disruptive technologies in business. Analyze case studies of successes and failures to develop survival tactics.
This course focuses on helping individuals and organizations survive when confronted with disruptive technologies that threaten their current way of life. Students will explore a general model of survival and use it to analyze companies and industries that have failed or are close to failing. The curriculum covers case studies of both failed companies (such as Kodak, Blockbuster, and Borders) and successful ones, examining their strategies for dealing with disruptions. Participants will learn to identify reasons for the decline of firms and industries, and understand how to prevent similar outcomes. The course aims to develop strategies for survival in a world constantly facing disruptive technologies, with applications across various sectors including retail, media, and logistics.
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What you'll learn
Understand the concept of disruptive technologies and their impact on businesses
Analyze case studies of companies that failed to adapt to technological changes
Explore success stories of organizations that effectively managed disruptive technologies
Learn to identify potential threats and opportunities presented by new technologies
Develop strategies for business survival in the face of technological disruptions
Understand the role of leadership in navigating technological changes
Skills you'll gain
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2.5 Hours PreRecorded video
9 quizzes
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There are 10 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of how businesses and individuals can survive in the face of disruptive technologies. Through a series of case studies and theoretical frameworks, students will gain insights into why some companies fail when confronted with technological disruptions while others thrive. The curriculum covers a wide range of industries and companies, including well-known examples like Kodak, Blockbuster, and Amazon. Participants will learn about the differences between sustaining and disruptive technologies, analyze the impact of digital transformation on traditional business models, and explore strategies for adapting to rapid technological change. The course also delves into specific sectors such as media, publishing, and logistics to illustrate the wide-reaching effects of disruptive technologies. By the end of the course, students will have developed a robust understanding of how to identify potential disruptions and formulate strategies for organizational survival and success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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Module 1 · 55 Minutes to complete
1.2
Module 2 · 52 Minutes to complete
2.1
Module 3 · 45 Minutes to complete
2.2
Module 4 · 60 Minutes to complete
3.1
Module 5 · 55 Minutes to complete
3.2
Module 6 · 56 Minutes to complete
4.1
Module 7 · 59 Minutes to complete
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Module 8 · 51 Minutes to complete
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Module 9 · 52 Minutes to complete
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Module 10 · 11 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Expert in IT-Enabled Transformations and Disruptive Technologies
Henry C. Lucas, Jr. is the Robert H. Smith Professor of Information at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. With a B.S. from Yale and an M.S. and Ph.D. from MIT's Sloan School of Management, his research focuses on IT-enabled transformations, disruptive technologies, and their impact on organizations. He has authored over 70 articles and a dozen books on technology's role in organizational design, investment returns, and corporate strategy. Professor Lucas teaches courses on U.S. science and technology policy and strategic IT transformation for MBA students.
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