The Industrialist’s Dilemma: How to Adapt to a Changing Landscape

We are moving from an industrial economy to a digital one that blends both physical and digital solutions. Can mature organizations survive using the same systems that made them successful, or do those very systems put them at risk? Startups, on the other hand, are not limited by legacy organizational baggage, but need to be smart about how they approach non-technical industries. With access to top talent and little government oversight, disruptors can aggressively apply new solutions to legacy industries that haven’t changed in decades, including retail, life sciences, transportation, healthcare, and hospitality. But if they are not smart about how they approach these industries, they won't be successful in breaking into these segments.
This course uses case studies to explore how the world’s best startups are taking on the world’s biggest companies, and how those large companies are adapting to survive. Ensure that your company isn’t overtaken by an emerging startup by learning how to prepare for this shifting landscape.
By completing this course, you’ll earn 0.5 Continuing Education Unit (CEU). CEUs cannot be applied toward any Stanford degree. CEU transferability is subject to the receiving institution’s policies.
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