The Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard invites individuals to embark on a journey into the future of business across industries and sectors. This collaborative effort bridges the intellectual chasm between academic research and industry practitioners to scrutinize innovative operating models and business models that are redefining traditional business paradigms that succeed in the age of AI and beyond. We delve into the intricate dynamics of digitalization, ecosystem-driven strategies, and platform-centric approaches that are shaping the contemporary business landscape. Together, we explore strategies and insights poised to empower organizations to excel in the ever-evolving world of commerce.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the availability and affordability of expertise, impacting the competitive landscape for both industry leaders and emerging companies. In their Harvard Business Review article, “Strategy in an Era of Abundant Expertise”, Bobby Yerramilli-Rao, Chief Strategy Officer at Microsoft, John Corwin, General Manager for Corporate Strategy and Development at Microsoft, Yang Li, […]
Climate adaptation is increasingly a necessity for U.S. cities facing growing flood risks. Yet, adaptation efforts are uneven, with some cities failing to reach necessary levels of protection against climate impacts. Research by Shirley Lu, HBS Assistant Professor of Business Administration and member of D^3’s Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab, and Anya Nakhmurina, Assistant Professor […]
The rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) offers brands a revolutionary tool for enhancing consumer engagement and loyalty. By introducing NFTs to consumer interactions, businesses can transform traditional digital assets into meaningful brand experiences. In their article, “The NFT Staircase: How Digital Ownership Benefits Brands and Consumers,” authors Scott Duke Kominers, HBS Sarofim-Rock Professor of Business […]
Addressing the climate crisis must involve changes from the top down (through laws and investments) and from the bottom up (individual beliefs and actions). A recent study presents insights into how behavioral science can promote climate action across a global audience; it was conducted by Madalina Vlasceanu, Assistant Professor of Environmental Social Sciences at Stanford; […]
