The Executive Roundtable on Digitalization, held on March 10th, 2017, focused on partnering in the digital ecosystem. The event brought together executives from various industries, including airline, railway, logistics, and telecommunication. The discussion highlighted the growing importance of partnering and the challenges corporations face in partnering with fast, agile organizations due to fear of disruption, attachment to standards, security concerns, and habits. The executive briefing identified decision cycles that are too long for start-ups, too many projects in similar contexts, missing strategic orchestration, and unclear prioritization and selection criteria. The event provided insights on how corporations can successfully manage partnerships with start-ups and other corporations.
