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SES # TOPICS
A. Introduction and overview
1 What is technology strategy and why does it matter
B. Creating value: Patterns of change in technologies and markets
2 Co-evolution of the demand opportunity and technological infrastructure
3 Life-cycles, dominant designs, transitions and disruptions
4 Debrief and discussion on value creation
C. Capturing value: Making a distinctive contribution
5 Appropriability, uniqueness and resources
6 Systems, solutions and standards
7 Architecture, interfaces, modularity and platforms
8 Debrief and discussion on value capture
D. Deciding on value: Tough choices, limited time and incomplete information
9 Constructive conflict, uncertainty and real options
E. Delivering value: The dynamics of organizations
10 Simple rules, active waiting and avoiding overload
F. Summary
11 Recap and summary
12 Student presentations
13 Student presentations (cont.)