- Level Foundation
- Duration 56 hours
- Course by INSEAD
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Offered by
About
Blockchain will bring about profound changes to business, and even to the nature of business itself. This technology will disrupt how enterprises are funded and managed, how they create value, and even how they perform basic functions like marketing and accounting. In this course you will learn how blockchain technology will penetrate into the structures of organizations. You will explore how blockchain will transform the roles of the C-Suite, and how a blockchain can be used to manage and protect intellectual property. You will be able to identify the different layers of the blockchain technology stack, and explain how these affect the governance of blockchain systems. As well, you will be able to identify seven qualities that a region in the world needs in order to attract technology startups and to build a vibrant blockchain ecosystem.Modules
Course Introduction
1
Discussions
- Your Goals for This Course
2
Videos
- Course Introduction
- Instructor Introduction
1
Readings
- hypothes.is
Decentralizing the Enterprise
1
Assignment
- Decentralizing the Enterprise
1
Discussions
- Lowering Transaction Costs
4
Videos
- Module 1 Overview
- Decentralizing the Enterprise
- Practitioner Perspective - Andreas Wallendahl: Blockchain & ConsenSys
- Transaction Costs and the Structure of the Firm
2
Readings
- Decentralizing the Enterprise
- Transaction Costs and the Structure of the Firm
Opportunities for Blockchain
1
Assignment
- Opportunities for Blockchain
1
Discussions
- Opportunities in Your Industry
4
Videos
- Opportunity 1: Search
- Opportunity 2: Contracting
- Opportunity 3: Coordination
- Opportunity 4: Building Trust
1
Readings
- Opportunities for Blockchain
Corporate Boundary Decisions
1
Discussions
- Corporate Boundary Decisions
2
Videos
- Determining Corporate Boundaries
- Hacking Your Future: Boundary Decisions
Module 1 Review and Evaluation
1
Assignment
- Re-Architecting the Firm
1
Videos
- Module 1 Recap
Blockchain Business Models
1
Assignment
- New Business Models
3
Videos
- Module 2 Overview
- Blockchain Business Models Part 1
- Blockchain Business Models Part 2
1
Readings
- Blockchain Business Models
Real-World Examples and Use-Cases
1
Discussions
- Blockchain Business Models
5
Videos
- How VeriTX Used Blockchain for COVID-19 Ventilator Distribution
- How Walmart and IBM Used Blockchain for Food Traceability
- How Modum Used Blockchain + IoT Within the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
- How Filecoin is Using Blockchain to Decentralize Cloud Storage
- How Sweatcoin is Using Blockchain to Create an Economy of Movement
1
Readings
- Real-World Examples and Use-Cases
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
1
Assignment
- Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
2
Videos
- Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
- The Story of "The DAO"
1
Readings
- Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
Strategic Approaches to Intellectual Property
4
Videos
- Patents and Blockchain Innovation
- Practitioner Perspective - Rolf Hoefer: Intellectual Property
- Payments, Attribution, and Licensing
- Distributed Ownership
3
Readings
- Patents and Blockchain Innovation
- Payments, Attribution, and Licensing
- Distributed Ownership
Module 2 Review & Evaluation
1
Assignment
- Blockchain Business Models
1
Videos
- Module 2 Recap
Intro to the C-Suite
1
Videos
- Module 3 Overview: Intro to the C-Suite
1
Readings
- Explanation of Grading Scheme
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
1
Assignment
- The CEO
1
Videos
- The CEO
1
Readings
- The CEO
The Chief Operating Officer (COO)
1
Assignment
- The COO
1
Videos
- The COO
1
Readings
- The COO
The Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
1
Assignment
- The CLO
1
Videos
- The CLO
1
Readings
- The CLO
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
1
Assignment
- The CFO
1
Videos
- The CFO
1
Readings
- The CFO
The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
1
Assignment
- The CMO
1
Videos
- The CMO
1
Readings
- The CMO
The Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer (CIO & CTO)
1
Assignment
- The CIO & CTO
1
Videos
- The CIO & CTO
1
Readings
- The CIO & CTO
The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
1
Assignment
- The CHRO
1
Videos
- The CHRO
1
Readings
- The CHRO
Recap of the C-Suite
7
Assignment
- The CEO
- The COO
- The CLO
- The CFO
- The CMO
- The CIO & CTO
- The CHRO
3
Videos
- Practitioner Perspective: Mihai Alisie, Co-Founder, Ethereum
- Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, Executive VP and CIO, FedEx
- Recap of the C-Suite
Blockchain Consortia
2
Assignment
- A Taxonomy of Consortia
- The Business Case for Joining Blockchain Consortia
3
Videos
- Module 4 Overview
- A Taxonomy of Consortia
- The Business Case for Joining Blockchain Consortia
1
Readings
- Consortia
Harnessing Consortia for Blockchain Innoavation
1
Assignment
- Harnessing Consortia for Blockchain Innovation
2
Videos
- Harnessing Consortia to Accelerate Blockchain Innovation
- Practitioner Perspective: Dale Chrystie, Business Fellow and Blockchain Strategist at FedEx, on the BiTA Standards Council (BSC)
1
Readings
- Harnessing Consortia for Blockchain Innovation
Review and Evaluation
1
Assignment
- Consortia, Coalitions, and Coopetition
1
Videos
- Module Recap
Blockchain Regulation
1
Assignment
- Fundamental Questions
6
Videos
- Module 5 Overview
- Intro to Blockchain Regulation
- Practitioner Perspective - Andreas Wallendahl: Regulation
- Fundamental Questions
- Regulatory Principles
- Practitioner Perspective - Hariton Korizis: Regulation
1
Readings
- Blockchain Regulation
Blockchain Governance
1
Assignment
- Blockchain Governance
6
Videos
- Regulation vs. Governance
- Practitioner Perspective - Ana Trbovich: Regulation & Governance
- The Blockchain Stack
- Multiple Layers of Blockchain Governance
- A New Framework for Blockchain Governance
- Practitioner Perspective - Rob Carter: Governance
1
Readings
- Blockchain Governance
Seven Conditions for Success
1
Assignment
- Seven Conditions for Success
1
Videos
- Profile of a Blockchain Hotbed
1
Readings
- Profile of a Blockchain Hotbed
Review & Evaluation
1
Assignment
- Blockchain Governance & Leadership
1
Videos
- Module Recap
1
Readings
- Leadership for Transformation
The Current Social Contract is Breaking
1
Assignment
- The Current Social Contract is Breaking
2
Videos
- Module Overview
- The Current Social Contract is Breaking
Drivers for Change
1
Assignment
- Drivers for Change / Four Pillars
2
Videos
- Drivers for Change
- Four Pillars of Society
1
Readings
- Drivers for Change
Blueprint for a New Social Contract
1
Discussions
- Toward a New Social Contract
5
Videos
- Intro to a New Social Contract
- Rethinking Work
- The Pre-distribution of Wealth
- Distributed Power
- Collaborative Institutions
Blockchain and Business: Course Assignment
1
Peer Review
- Problem Solving with Blockchain
3
Videos
- Module Recap
- Mihai Alisie on Business Models
- Mihai Alisie on What's next for AKASHA?
Auto Summary
Unlock the transformative potential of blockchain technology with the "Blockchain and Business" course, designed to reshape your understanding of modern enterprises. This foundational course delves into the revolutionary impact of blockchain on business operations, from funding and management to marketing and accounting. Guided by experienced instructors from Coursera, you'll explore the deep integration of blockchain into organizational structures and its implications for executive roles. Discover how blockchain can safeguard intellectual property and learn to navigate the complex layers of the blockchain technology stack. Gain insights into the governance of blockchain systems and understand the essential qualities that foster a thriving blockchain ecosystem in various regions. With a comprehensive duration of 3360 minutes, this course offers flexible subscription options, including Starter, Professional, and Paid plans, making it accessible to a wide range of learners. Ideal for IT and Computer Science enthusiasts, this course equips you with the knowledge to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of blockchain technology. Join now and be part of the future of business innovation.

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