Stories of Platform Design

Examples, case studies and explorations in Platform Design and Entrepreneurial Organizing

How Organizational Structures Evolve

From the Functional to the Matrix to the Platform Organization Model

Understand the Platform Organization

In an era of organizational evolution, businesses are shifting from traditional structures to a platform organization model. This innovative approach promotes agility, fosters innovation, and enhances adaptability to fast-paced market changes. Leading examples highlight the transformative potential of platform organizations. However, this transition requires strong leadership, an accountability culture, and a supportive technological infrastructure.

An update from the field

A Primer on Rethinking your Organization with a Focus on Markets

A Practical Approach to Reorganizing in a way that is Market Driven

Explore an adaptive approach to organizational transformation with our article on market context mapping and arena scanning. Discover how to use Wardley Maps for strategic rebundling, optimizing market reach, and enhancing your competitive edge. Harness the power of ecosystem scans and value chains for effective business adaptation in fluid market dynamics.

Are you serving Multiple Customers?

Learn how to Respond to different Customer Needs

Empower Product and Service Teams & keep a Coherent Go-To-Market

Discover how mapping customer needs can structurally transform your organization’s approach to go-to-market. Learn about our innovative techniques used for reshaping organizations, addressing key challenges, and understanding customer needs with Wardley Maps.

Some of the Latest Long Reads

Orient yourself along the steps

The Poster for all Platform Design / Marketplace Design techniques

All in one place

Approaching all phases of Platform-Marketplace design can be a painful process where teams get lost easily. Over the last 10 years at Boundaryless we developed everything teams need to go through such a task. Enjoy this recap poster that will help your team orient, identify the key questions, and find the right resources for help.

Techniques of Platform Design and Development:

Transforming your Organization in an Entrepreneurial Powerhouse

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ABOUT THE BLOG

This blog collects stories, case studies, and explorations in Platform Design, Vision and Execution, and features most of our research updates. Previously it was published solely on Medium at  stories.platformdesigntoolkit.com and it’s currently in transition. Check the Medium blog for the full archive.