A research agenda for the enterprise of the future

摘要

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to summarize the results of the first enterprise of the future industry roundtable. The purpose of the roundtable was to identify the major areas of research needed to help organizations transform themselves in order to achieve sustainable performance in a flat world. Design/methodology/approach – The agenda consisted of individual presentations by thought leaders, followed by a roundtable discussion. Findings – The group concluded that in order to help organizations transform themselves, a focused research effort was required in the following four areas; transformation through the co-creation of new business ecosystems and strategies; new, non-hierarchical organizational designs; creating ideal environments for attracting, retaining, and growing talent; integrating a myriad of technology components into a unified infrastructure. Originality/value – Enterprise transformation is an expensive and risky undertaking. These findings provide an initial set of the most critical research areas needed for successful transformation. Decision makers can use these results as a guide for planning their future research agenda.