A rational approach to the art of creating value together

How can we balance dependency with control? How can we thrive in an increasingly interconnected business environment while maintaining ownership of our success and purpose?

For most businesses and organizations, value is no longer created in isolation. Instead, it emerges from close collaboration within the ecosystems they operate in. With only a few exceptions, success now hinges on orchestrating collective efforts as much as solitary achievements.

This book addresses these challenges by proposing a rational framework for strategy and cooperation: ‘The Platform Company.’ Drawing inspiration from nature, it highlights examples where partnerships are crucial for survival. These practical survival strategies provide valuable lessons on how businesses can approach cooperation strategically.

In today’s dynamic landscape, companies need to broaden their strategic scope rather than narrow it. They must engage with partners to build competitive value-creation networks centered on the end customer. At the same time, organizations must stay sharply focused on their own strengths, carefully deciding where to concentrate efforts and where to leverage partnerships.

‘The Platform Company’ aims to advance the conversation on modern approaches to business and organizational design. It offers a practical, principle-based framework for fostering collaboration and driving collective success.