Blockchain will bring about profound changes to business, and even to the nature of business itself. This technology will disrupt how enterprises are funded and managed, how they create value, and even how they perform basic functions like marketing and accounting. In this course you will learn how blockchain technology will penetrate into the structures of organizations. You will explore how blockchain will transform the roles of the C-Suite, and how a blockchain can be used to manage and protect intellectual property. You will be able to identify the different layers of the blockchain technology stack, and explain how these affect the governance of blockchain systems. As well, you will be able to identify seven qualities that a region in the world needs in order to attract technology startups and to build a vibrant blockchain ecosystem.
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Explain how blockchain technology will transform business structures, roles, and functions of enterprise
Define terms such as Distributed Application (DApp), autonomous agent, open networked enterprise, and distributed autonomous enterprise
Identify some strategic approaches to managing intellectual property with blockchain technologies
Identify the layers comprising the blockchain technology stack, and describe how each of these affects the governance of a blockchain ecosystem
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Re-architecting the Firm
New Business Models
Blockchain and the C-Suite
Leadership for the Next Era
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Informational & challenging. Thanks to Coursera, Insead & especially Don/Alex Tapscott for sharing their knowledge and developing this great course on the subject of blockchain.
Insightful course, helped me understand blockchain and its implementation procedures very well.
Good quality learning material. Must take time to read the recommended reference for deeper understanding of the subject topics.
Very exciting and engaging course. I'm glad i was able to pull through.
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