Building Resilient Business Models in Collaboration with the Network
Development & Research Programme
This programme examines how organisations define and integrate sustainability into their business models. Participating organisations gain in-depth insight into the current state of their sustainable practices, their dependence on external factors and - most importantly - the untapped opportunities to create long-term value. By fostering collaboration with partners within the wider network, the programme focuses on unlocking new potential for resilient and forward-looking growth.
Approach
The Development & Research Programme works according to a structured three-step approach, guiding organisations step-by-step from inspiration and insight to a concrete roadmap for sustainable development.
Inspiration
Transformation starts with inspiration. In regional groups of ten organisations, we dive into the latest trends, the key aspects of future-proof business models and how to find synergy in them. We also explore the Network Business Model Canvas and exchange perspectives on cooperation.
Scan
By applying the Resilient Business Model Scan and the Performance Driver Scan participating organisations gain clear insights into their position on sustainability, performance and collaboration. These insights create transparency and make the ambition for sustainable transformation concrete.
Roadmap
Combined with the organisation's vision and goals, the results of the scans and peer sessions provide a solid basis for action. This leads to a clear and tailor-made roadmap for further development, taking concrete steps towards a resilient and collaborative business model.
Resilient Business Model
Organisations strive for long-term results, but the transformation to a sustainable business model is challenging. The key lies in finding synergies between different aspects of sustainability, embedding them in core processes and aligning them with strategic priorities. When sustainability becomes an integrated part of the business case, it drives structural resilience and sustainable performance - from ad hoc solutions to long-term value.
Economic sustainability
Ensuring long-term profitability and financial continuity while allowing growth.
Social sustainability
Promoting social well-being by enhancing inclusion, engagement and social value added.
Ecological sustainability
Operating in an environmentally conscious manner by offering products and services that preserve nature and enhance biodiversity.
Cooperation within the wider network
Organisations are increasingly collaborating within networks or ecosystems. To create impact, it is essential to understand both collective and individual partner value. Transparency in activities and value exchange is crucial here. The Network Business Model Canvas helps organisations achieve this transparency and offers insights into designing and optimising collaboration.
The programme
The programme is flexible in duration and can be adapted to the needs of the participating organisation(s). It can be organised as a series of workshops or as a two-day in-company programme.
Kick-off & Future of Customer Interaction
The Resilient business model
Driver model for customer-centric transformation
Network Business Model Canvas
Transformation to a resilient business model and optimal network
Results
Understanding the latest trends and developments and their impact on future customer behaviour and business models
Activities
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Kick-off
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Plenary inspiration session (2 hours) with leading speakers from science and practice
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Closing and drinks
Results
Long-term improved results by finding synergy between different aspects of sustainability and strengthening the positive impact on the business case.
Activities
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Plenary session to discuss the definition of a sustainable business model and possible synergies
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Individual workshop with the Sustainability Scan to determine ambition and define concrete initiatives to strengthen the business model
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Closure & peer meet-up
Results
Identifying coherent core components to improve business performance at strategic, tactical and operational levels.
Activities
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Plenary session to discuss and share the driver model for customer-centric transformation
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Individual workshop with the Customer Centricity Scan to determine ambition and define concrete initiatives to strengthen the business model
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Closure & peer meet-up
Results
Identifying and leveraging the value of the network - both collectively and individually - to maximise overall network value and collaborate optimally.
Activities
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Plenary session to introduce the Network Business Model Canvas and associated tooling
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Individual workshop using the Network Business Model Canvas to identify the value of the network at the collective and individual partner level and to design and optimise collaborations
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Closure & peer meet-up
Results
A roadmap and success factors for transitioning to a resilient business model that harnesses the full potential of the network.
Activities
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Individual roadmap for change
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Roundtable session with peers, led by experts, to share experiences and lessons learned
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Closing dinner
Advantages
The Development & Research Programme helps you formulate concrete development actions to strengthen your business model and make it future-proof. At the same time, you contribute to academic research into the success factors behind resilient organisations, led by Professor Ad de Jong.
Inspiring speakers sharing the latest academic and practical insights
Ability to share and benchmark findings with peers
Practical guidance to translate insights into concrete action
Clear roadmap for transformation to a future-proof and high-performing business model with an optimised network
Pragmatic co-creation design with peers and experts
Clear insight into organisational performance through two scans
Transparent overview of partners, activities and value exchange within the network
