Management Journal Article
Why Companies Need a New Playbook to Succeed in the Digital Age
In order to succeed, companies need a new playbook for how to do business, new ways of engaging customers, and new forms of leadership.
Abstract
Peter Weill and Stephanie Woerner of the Center for Information Systems Research (CISR) write: "With the trend for individual and business customers to prefer just one or two powerful ecosystems in each industry, leaders need to understand their options and clarify their own game plans."
About the Authors
Peter Weill, Chairman and Senior Research Scientist, MIT Sloan Center for Information Systems Research (CISR)
Stephanie L. Woerner, Research Scientist, MIT Sloan Center for Information Systems Research (CISR)
MIT SLOAN CENTER FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS RESEARCH
Founded in 1974 and grounded in the MIT tradition of rigorous field-based research, MIT CISR helps executives meet the challenge of leading dynamic, global, and information-intensive organizations. Through research, teaching, and events, the center stimulates interaction among scholars, students, and practitioners. More than ninety firms sponsor our work and participate in our consortium.
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