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xTech Innovation: Achieving Speed while Managing Risks

xTechs, small technology companies, are innovative and fast. This audio edition of the briefing explores how some large organizations engage with xTechs safely to leapfrog slower competitors.
Abstract

In a digital world, no organization can thrive on its own, and partnerships with xTechs offer powerful opportunities to innovate quickly, although with some risk. In this briefing, the second in a series on xTechs, we describe three mechanisms—delegated decision-making, risk management, and trust—that help large organizations innovate quickly while managing risks. We then illustrate how they do this with a case study of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.

The November 2023 research briefing is read by author Stephanie Woerner.

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© 2023 MIT Center for Information Systems Research, Thorogood and Woerner. MIT CISR Research Briefings are published monthly to update the center’s patrons and sponsors on current research projects.

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Alan Thorogood, Research and Member Engagement, AsiaPac, MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR)

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Bupa
CarMax
Caterpillar, Inc.
Cemex (Mexico)
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CIBC (Canada)
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Commonwealth Superannuation Corp. (Australia)
Cuscal Limited (Australia)
CVS Health
Dawn Foods
DBS Bank Ltd. (Singapore)
Doosan Corporation (Korea)
Fidelity Investments
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Fortum (Finland)
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Gilbane Building Co.
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