Blockchain and the Chief Strategy Officer: How Distributed Ledger Technology will Change Strategy Design and Delivery
Kirsten D. Sandberg, Ricardo Viana Vargas, Edivandro Carlos Conforto, and Tahirou Assane Oumarou, 'Blockchain and the Chief Strategy Officer: How Distributed Ledger Technology Will Change Strategy Design and Delivery,' foreword by Don Tapscott, Blockchain Research Institute, 17 July 2019.
88 Pages Posted: 30 Aug 2019
Date Written: July 17, 2019
Abstract
This research looks at blockchain technology’s impact on enterprise strategy and the role of the chief strategy officer. It discusses new elements of strategic design and delivery — shared ledgers, smart contracts, and tokenized assets — and develops the concept of strategic liquidity, the degree to which an enterprise can maneuver in a competitive environment and dynamically reallocate resources and access capabilities. It frames implementation challenges as areas for further research and opportunities to participate in blockchain standards development. Finally, it suggests ways for companies to cultivate blockchain knowledge and expertise. Research sponsored by the Blockchain Research Institute and the Brightline Initiative.
Note: Research sponsored by the Blockchain Research Institute and the Brightline Initiative.
Keywords: Amazon.com, BNP Paribas, Chained Finance, cryptoeconomics, FedEx, Fujitsu, HSBC, Hyperledger, Mattereum, Overstock, prediction market, Sweetbridge, York University
JEL Classification: L1, L15, L22, L24, M1, M100
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