Platform Theory

Conventional thinking says platforms must scale fast, but that can be unwise in the face of regulatory risk.

The authors of The Business of Platforms outline the myths and pitfalls of platform strategy.

Developing new capabilities is the key to platform innovation that adds value to an organization.

How can executives develop their skills as strategists? One way is to learn from the masters.

The increasing popularity of platform strategies masks a difficult truth: They are hard to execute well.

What does it take to set up a platform where many constituencies can do business?

Building a platform through which different groups interact requires smart thinking about strategy.

Two recent books focus on different aspects of innovation — within and outside the organization.

The experiences of Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Gmail offer four keys for entering platform markets.

Should external innovators be organized in collaborative communities or competitive markets? The answer depends on three crucial issues.