THE ONE-PAGE BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM STORY: A Visual Handbook for Eliminating the Pain of Traditional Business Plans

HEROES Compete Different WHY USE A BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM STORY? A Visual Handbook for Eliminating the Pain of Traditional Business Plans Solo Developer of “Sillycon Desert” Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

“The Significant Problems We Have Cannot Be Solved At the Same Level of Thinking With Which We Created Them.” Albert Einstein (On the Need for Paradigm Shifting or Thinking Out Of The Box) Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Welcome To The Age of Blended Reality Games: (BRG) “Where Every Thing is a Story” Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Hi. My Name is Solomon Developer. I Live in Blended Reality, In a Place Called “Sillycon Desert.” My Friends and Relatives Just Call Me, “Solo” Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

“We are Creating A New Kind of Reality, One in Which Physical and Digital Environments, Media, and Interactions Are Woven Together Throughout Our Daily Lives. In This World, The Virtual and the Physical Are Seamlessly Integrated.” Institute for the Future Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

A Story Is A Disruptive But Meaningful Organization of Information Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Life Is The Story of An Ecosystem That is Called “The Universe" Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Everything Or Every Object Can Be Seen As A Story and Part of a Larger Story Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Our Stories Are All Connected In The Ecosystem of the Universe Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

I Am … Part of the Story of My Family, Part of the Story of My Society, Part of the Story of My Country, Part of the Story of the Earth, and Part of the Story of the Universe I Am … Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

The Human Mind Best Creates, Organizes, Manages, Evaluates, and Shares Information As Stories Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

A Plan Is Essentially A (Fictional/Evidence‐based) Story Containing Scenes and Scripts for Achieving A Hierarchy of Goals in Time Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Every Plan Can Be Presented As A Storyboard of Scenes That Create Greater Customer Value Along a Timeline Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

As a Tool Beyond The Maturity Stage of its Lifecycle, The Traditional Business Plan Is On Life Support and Awaiting Death Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Traditionally, A Business/Strategic Plan Does Not Focus On Identifying, Validating, and Solving Customers’ Toughest Problems Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

A Business/Strategic Plan Typically Does Not Focus On Greater Customer Value Creation Over Time. Focus is on Business Value Creation. Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

THE CRISIS: Wasteful Ecosystem of the Business/Strategic Plan (Validated Contradiction/Problem/Value/Hypothesis) The Traditional Business/Strategic Plan Organizes Ideas for Achieving Business Goals. However, It Takes a Long Time to Prepare & Quickly Becomes Obsolete and Not Executed. The Story in a TraditionaI Business/Strategic Plan is Boring, Expensive, and Difficult to Update In Today’s Highly Volatile Environment. Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

CONSEQUENCES OF THE BUSINESS/STRATEGIC PLAN CRISIS Business Goals are Not Met: Declining Profit; Bankruptcy High Rate of Failure of Businesses Especially Startups Large Waste of Resources: Money; Time; Labor; Energy Slow Growth or Decline of Local/Regional/National Economy Layoffs; Rising Unemployment Competitive Disadvantage of Business/Industry/Region Negative Multiplier Effect in the Business Ecosystem/Economy Wasted Opportunities for Stakeholders Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

OVERVIEW OF CAUSES OF THE BUSINESS/STRATEGIC PLAN CRISIS The Operation of BUSINESS ECOSYSTEMS Is Invisible, Notoriously “Messy,” Highly Volatile, and Difficult to Map As Well As Difficult to Predict and Manage. Consequently, Rigid and Detailed Business Plans are Inadequate for Managing Information About How Businesses and Ecosystems Work. Note that A Business or An Enterprise Is Considered As An Organism That Lives in Ever Faster & Open Business Ecosystems. Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

A BIG CHALLENGE One of the Biggest Challenges In Business Especially for Startups Is To Find A Profitable and Scalable Niche of Customers Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

So, Before a Detailed Business/Strategic Plan Is Prepared, Stories of the New Business Idea or Ecosystem Should First Be Prototyped (Plotted; Modeled; Storyboarded), Tested, and Validated Especially Using Feedback From Traditional Customers and Non‐customers Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

10 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SOLUTION TO THE BUSINESS PLAN CRISIS Any Alternative Story Tool or Document to a Traditional Business/Strategic Plan Should Be: Simple (in Terms of Topics, Graphic Layout, and Content Description) Lean or Slim: Takes Short Time to Initially Prepare (Hypotheses/Plan) User‐friendly & Fun: Logic is Easy to Follow and Use; Fun to Present Flexible & Modular: Easy to Upgrade; Can Be Used With Other Tools Comprehensive in Scope: Describes Why, What, and How of Business Scalable: Can Easily be Expanded to a Full‐Scale Management Report Updateable & Adaptive: Can Easily be Updated, Changed, or Managed Versatile: Can Be Used for Many and Varied Tasks in Business & Life Facilitates Collaboration, Execution, and Performance Management Programmatic: Includes a Timeline for All Outcomes to be Achieved Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

A SOLUTION: A BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM STORY This Visual Handbook Focuses on The Natural Story Template of “Business Ecosystem Story” Which Meets All the Requirements of a Solution To the Business/Strategic Plan Crisis Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

A NEW PARADIGM SHIFT: From the Traditional Business/Strategic Plan to the Business Ecosystem Story PRESENT PROBLEM/NEED/GOAL/JOB: Huge Waste of Time, Money, and Other Resources on Plans That Are Not Executed PRESENT SYSTEM VALUE TRANSFORMATION TOOL – FUTURE SYSTEM (Where currently are we?) Evolve, Explore, or Disrupt: What if (Where must we go?) (Eliminate/Reduce/Increase/Create) Short/Medium/Long‐term Eliminate Traditional * Lots of Paperwork; Complexity Business Ecosystem Business/Strategic Plan * High Failure Rate of Projects Story Reduce * Preparation Time; Cost; Waste DREAM/ VISION/ Not Focused On Efficiently Increase Maximization of CUSTOMER VALUE Ideal Identifying, Validating, and Solving * Execution; Versatility; Scalablity Final Customers’ Toughest Problems * Customer Feedback; Productivity Maximization of DELIGHT Result * Testing; Iteration; Learning (IFR): Boring; Voluminous Minimization of PAIN Create Value Expensive * Ecosystem Story: (Pre)Feasibility (+/‐) * Minimum Viable Story (Brand/ Difficult to Update Value Proposition) * Fun; Collaboration CONSTRAINTS (What are constraints/obstacles/barriers/problems that prevent full realization of future system/vision/dream/IFR)?• Psychological Inertia: Reluctance and fear to change to a different system or tool; Little or no formal knowledge about business ecosystems • Competing Tools for Organizing and Managing Ideas to Achieve Business Goals; Traditional Business/Strategic Plan; Business Model Canvas • Time, Effort, and Cost as Well as Lack of Community for Learning How to Use New Tools for Organizing and Managing Business Stories Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

The Deep Structure of A Business Ecosystem Story is Based on The Universal Organizing Principle of “End” and “Means”: WHY? WHAT? HOW? End Means Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Let’s Start With … Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

WHY? Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Why Use a Business Ecosystem Story? Business Ecosystem Stories Would Radically Change How You See Things in Business & Life As Well As Help You Make A Positive Dent in the World Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

The Business Ecosystem Story Is A Universal Planning & Management Tool (Natural Story Template) That Supersedes Traditional, Rigid, and “Boring” Plans: Business Plans; Value Chain Plans; Business Model Plans Strategic Plans; Marketing Plans; Performance Dashboards Product Plans; Personal Development (HR) Plans Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

6 Other Reasons Why You May Want to Use The Business Ecosystem Story Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Story #1: Build a Disruptive Business Ecosystem That Competes Differently and Makes Competitors Irrelevant Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Story #2: Deeply Inspire, Engage, and Align Employees and Other Stakeholders in Your Business Ecosystem Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Story #3: Maximize Current Attractiveness ‐ Maximize Delight (Strengths) and Minimize Pain (Weaknesses) ‐ Of Your Business Ecosystem Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Story #4: Maximize Future Attractiveness ‐ Maximize Opportunities and Minimize Threats (Risks) ‐ Of Your Business Ecosystem Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Story #5: Identify, Validate, and Solve Customers’ Toughest Problems or Big Urgent Market Problems Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Story #6: Simply Translate Your Dreams, Vision, and Plans Into Reality Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Let’s Go On To … Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

WHAT? Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

What is a Business Ecosystem Story? A Business Ecosystem Story Is A Natural Story Template (End‐Means Model) For Identifying, Validating, and Solving Customers’ Toughest Problems. A Business Ecosystem Story Comprehensively Maps The Story (Why‐What‐How) of Any Organization: Past, Present, and/or Future Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

In Particular, A Business Ecosystem Story Visually Answers 3 UNIVERSAL STORY QUESTIONS (USQ): WHY does the organization exist? WHAT needs does the organization fulfill? HOW does the organization fulfill needs? Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Using the List of Outcomes For a Completed Business Ecosystem Story Together With the Framework of The 3 Universal Story Questions, You Could Narrate Engaging “Why‐What‐How” Stories For Any Given Business Ecosystem or its Parts Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

A Successful Business Ecosystem Story Reflects The Logic of A Validated Customer Problem – Solution (Product‐Market Fit) Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Every Stakeholder in Every Organization Must Always Know, Read, and Understand Its Business Ecosystem Story Because The Business Ecosystem Story Contains the Logic of Why and How a Business Ecosystem Succeeds or Fails in Adding Great Value Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

The Business Ecosystem Story Is An Important Tool for Organizational Storytelling, Planning, Decision‐Making, and Management: Every Decision, Action, Initiative, or Project Impacts or Is Impacted By The Business Ecosystem Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Who Uses a Business Ecosystem Story? Organizations: Profit/Not‐for‐Profit Investors; Financiers; Board of Directors Leaders; Managers; Corporate Storytellers Business Accelerators/Incubators/Communities Business Advisors/Mentors/Coaches/Bloggers Planners; Strategists; Marketers; Inventors Business Model Innovators; Problem Solvers Startups; Entrepreneurs; Professionals; Students Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

4 CATEGORIES OF NEEDS IN A BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM PHYSICAL Needs EMOTIONAL Needs 4 CATEGORIES OF NEEDS IN INTELLECTUAL Needs SPIRITUAL Needs A BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

The Business Ecosystem Story Uses A Business Ecosystem As A Unit of Storytelling, Planning, Analysis, Design, Innovation, And Performance Management Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

General Definition of Business Ecosystem A “Business” or An “Enterprise” Is A System, Living Organization, or An Organism With Physical, Intellectual, Social, and/Or Spiritual Goals For Viably Solving The Problems of Customers, the Business, and Society. A BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM Is A Supersystem or Superorganism Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Specific Definition of Business Ecosystem A Business Ecosystem is A Scene, Frame, Snapshot, Storyboard, Story Plot, Dashboard, Business Model, or Dynamic Simulation of A Superorganism, Living Organization, or Community That Viably Pursues and Achieves a Hierarchy of Goals Especially of Increasing the Number of Profitable “Species” & Delivering Greater Value in the Ecosystem Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

BENEFITS OF USING A BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM STORY Universal Storytelling Language & Shared Understanding & Greater Focus Shared Vision & Value Faster Knowledge Transfer Greater Productivity & Success; BENEFITS OF Versatile, Fractal & Scalable Platform: Unique Insights & Opportunities Basic Tool for USING “Business Theory of Everything” A BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM STORY (Natural Story Template) Simple and Memorable Outline of Fun Metaphor & Collaboration for Easier Updates & 9 Topics: “SEMPORCES” Customer Problem Solving Performance Management Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Let’s Conclude With … Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

HOW? Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

How Are Business Ecosystem Stories Structured? Every Business Ecosystem Story Has The Same Topics, Parts, Modules, Skeleton, Acts, Configuration, or Structure of Elements: 9 Archetypal Topics or Basic “Species” That are Arranged in a Linear Pattern Such As in A Chain or River Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

The 9 Topics of a Business Ecosystem Story: SEMPORCES S Suppliers/Inputs/Partners E E Employees/Brand/IP/etc. C M Machinery/Tool/etc. O P Process/Strategy S Y O Output (Product/Service) S R Retailers/Channels (CRM) T C Customers/Consumers E E Environment (Global) M S Shared Value (Delight/Pain) Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Example 1: Business Ecosystem Story of SOUTHWEST AIRLINES (1971) S Suppliers/Inputs/Partners: Capital; Boeing; Fuel Suppliers E E Employees/Brand/IP/etc.: Founders; Fun and Lean Crew C M Machinery/Tool/etc.: 737 Aircrafts; Secondary Airports O P Process/Strategy: Frequent Point‐to‐Point Flights S Y O Output (Product/Service): Reliable & Very Low Priced Flights S R Retailers/Channels (CRM): Check‐in Booth (in Airports) T C Customers/Consumers: Low‐end Market/‘Local Tourists’ E Validated Pain and Problems of Long Haul Airlines: Expensive Flights; Rigid Schedules; Inconvenient Access to Airports E Environment (Global): Long Haul Airlines: United Airlines; … M Shared Value (Delight/Pain): “The Speed of a Plane at the S Price of a Car … Whenever You Need It”; Extraordinary ROI Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Example 2: Business Ecosystem Story of CIRQUE DU SOLEIL (1984) S Suppliers/Inputs/Partners: Capital; Prop Makers E E Employees/Brand/IP/etc.: Founders; Actors/Acrobats/Clowns C M Machinery/Tool/etc.: Glamorized Tents; Unique Theater O P Process/Strategy: Multiple Theater‐Circus Productions S Y O Output (Product/Service): Thematic Theater‐Circus Show S R Retailers/Channels (CRM): Ticket Offices; On Site (Sale) T C Customers/Consumers: Higher Income Adults/Families Validated Pain and Problems of Traditional Circus: ‘Crass’ Circus Entertainment in ‘Crass’ Venues; Abuse of Circus Animals E E Environment (Global): Ringling Bros …; Regional Circuses; … M Shared Value (Delight/Pain): Artistic and Musically Themed S Circus Show; Extraordinary ROI; “We Reinvent the Circus” Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Example 3: Business Ecosystem Story of GOOGLE SEARCH (1998) S Suppliers/Inputs/Partners: Capital; Content Owners on Web E E Employees/Brand/IP/etc.: Founders; Proprietary Algorithm C M Machinery/Tool/etc.: Search Engine; IT Search Platform O P Process/Strategy: Manage IT Platform/Auction; Blue Ocean S Y O Output (Product/Service): Accurate Results; Targeted Ads S R Retailers/Channels (CRM): google.com; Affiliated web sites T C Customers/Consumers: Advertisers; Web searchers Validated Pain and Problems of Traditional Search Engines: Poorly Targeted and Annoying Ads; Inaccurate Search Results E E Environment (Global): Yahoo; Overture; Ask; Alta Vista; … M Shared Value (Delight/Pain): Free and Accurate Results; S Targeted Ads; Extraordinary ROI; “Do No Evil” Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Narrative: 3 Ecosystem Story Questions for An Organization’s Business Ecosystem Story WHY does [Organization] exist? WHAT needs does [Organization] fulfill? HOW does [Organization] fulfill needs? Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Template #1: Business Ecosystem Story of ………………………………….. S Suppliers/Inputs/Partners: E E Employees/Brand/IP/etc. C M Machinery/Tool/etc. O P Process/Strategy S Y O Output (Product/Service) S R Retailers/Channels (CRM) T C Customers/Consumers Validated Pain and Problems of Traditional (Top Dog) Products/Services E E Environment (Global) M S Shared Value (Delight/Pain) Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Template #2: Customer (Underdog) in a Business Ecosystem Story S Suppliers/Inputs/Partners: Alliances E Employees/Brand/IP/etc.: Mentor; Supporting Team E M Machinery/Tool/etc.: Special or Unique Tool/Place C O P Process/Strategy: Plot; Stratagems/Strategies/Tactics; Job S O Output (Product/Service): Super Tool/Service/Information Y R Retailers/Channels (CRM): Distributor/Media/Messenger S T C Customers/Consumers: Hero (Protagonist); Problems; Needs Validated Pain and Problems of Traditional (Top Dog) Products/Services E E Environment (Global): Antagonist; Competitors; Constraints M S Shared Value (Delight/Pain): Shared Dream/Vision/Value/ Ideals/ Goals/Results/Outcomes Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Template #3: Customer Ecosystem Story of ………………………………….. S Suppliers/Inputs/Partners: E E Employees/Brand/IP/etc. C M Machinery/Tool/etc. O P Process/Strategy S Y O Output (Product/Service) S R Retailers/Channels (CRM) T C Customers/Consumers Validated Pain and Problems of Traditional (Top Dog) Products/Services E E Environment (Global) M S Shared Value (Delight/Pain) Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Ecosystem Story: Underlying Logic of “SEMPORCES” Chain S Suppliers/Inputs/Partners Upstream Left Brain – Evaluate E E Employees/Brand/IP/etc. HOW? SUPPLY SYSTEM [D]esign System (Inside the Enterprise) C M Machinery/Tool/etc. ‐ Input/Processing/Output (System) O P Process/Strategy Product‐Market Fitness S (Feedback) Y O Output (Product/Service) Midstream Right Brain – Explore S R Retailers/Channels (CRM) WHAT? DEMAND SYSTEM [N]eeds System (Outside the Enterprise) T C Customers/Consumers ‐ Global/Local Environment E Downstream E Environment (Global) WHY? M [A]spirations Total Brain – Envision System SHARED VALUE S Shared Value (Delight/Pain) ‐ Result (Effect) (= Delight/Pain) Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Business Ecosystem Story as a Fractal of 9 Stories S Suppliers Story E E Employees/Brand Story C M Machinery/Tool Story O P Process/Strategy Story S Y O Output (Product/Service) Story S R Retailers/Channels (CRM) Story T C Customer/Consumer Story E E Environment (Global) Story M S Shared Value (Delight/Pain) Story Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

The 9 Topics Of A Business Ecosystem Story Can Be Used As Interview Topics For Stakeholders in an Ecosystem Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

The Growth and Prosperity Of Individuals and Enterprises Critically Depend On The Health and Lifecycle Stage Of Their Business Ecosystems Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

The Business Ecosystem Story Can Efficiently and Cost Effectively Be Used To Identify, Validate, and Solve Customers’ Toughest Problems Especially Big Urgent Market Problems (BUMPs) Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

BRG #1: Business Ecosystem Story ‐ Translation * Print out/Draw Large (“SEMPORCES”) Templates for the Business Ecosystem Story * Translate Each of Your Following Documents: Business Plan; Strategic Plan; Product Plan; Business Idea Business Model (Canvas); Value Chain; Balanced Scorecard Mission/Vision/Value Statements Dreams/Vision Into a One‐Page Business Ecosystem Story Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

BRG #2: Business Ecosystem Story ‐ Evaluation * Print out/Draw Large (“SEMPORCES”) Templates for the Business Ecosystem Story * Map/Document and Evaluate Customers’ Problems Using a One‐Page Business Ecosystem Story of Your Business Your Main Customer’s Business Your Supplier’s Business Your Main Competitor’s Business Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

BRG #3: Fun Collaborative Project Use a Social Media Platform Such as Twitter To Collaboratively Prepare A Story For Your Organization or Project: [Organization’s] Business Ecosystem Story. Each Collaborator Submits a Description for Each of 9 Topics of the Business Ecosystem: S‐E‐M‐P‐O‐R‐C‐E‐S Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

BONUS Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM PROJECT MANAGEMENT MAPPING, PLANNING, AND MANAGING ANY EVENT OR ANY BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM STORY IN SPACE AND TIME Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Building A Profitable & Sustainable Business Ecosystem Involves Planning, Executing, and Managing The Story of An Arduous Epic Journey Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

The Disruptor’s Arrow of Time Is An All‐in‐One Tool As Well As A Living Map For Effectively Managing Stories in Space and Time Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

You Can Use the Visual Tool of The Disruptor’s Arrow of Time (DAT) To Plan, Present, and Manage The Evolution of Any Ecosystem Story: Enterprises; Non‐profit Organizations; Tools; Products; Facilities; Employees; Teams; Society; Industries; the World; Universe Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

The Disruptor’s Arrow of Time Presents Two or More Scenes, Systems, or Ecosystems That Are Arranged in a Timeline. A Value Transformation Tool or Process Occupies the Space Between Past & Present as well as Present & Future Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

The Disruptor’s Arrow of Time Can Be Used to Answer The 6 Customer Problem Solving Questions: What is the existing situation or problem? Where were we? Where currently are we? Where must we go? How should we get there? What are the constraints? Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Disruptor’s Arrow of Time (DAT): ………………………………………..…………….………………….. Client/Customer: ………….………………..…….…… PROBLEM/NEED/GOAL/JOB: ………………………………………..………………………………………………………. Date: ………………………………….…… PRESENT “SYSTEM” VALUE TRANSFORMATION TOOL – FUTURE “ SYSTEM” (Where currently are we?) Evolve, Explore, or Disrupt: What if (Where must we go?) (Eliminate/Reduce/Increase/Create) Short/Medium/Long‐term “Red “Blue Ocean” Ocean” DREAM/ VISION/ Ideal Final Result (IFR): Value (+/‐) CONSTRAINTS (What are constraints/obstacles/barriers/problems that prevent full realization of future system/vision/dream/IFR)? Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

ECOSYSTEM Story on Arrow of Time (ESAT): ………………………..…………….………………….. Client/Customer: ………….………………..…….…… PROBLEM/NEED/GOAL/JOB: ………………………………………..………………………………………………………. Date: ………………………………….…… PRESENT “ECOSYSTEM Story” VALUE TRANSFORMATION TOOL – FUTURE “ ECOSYSTEM Story” (Where currently are we?) Evolve, Explore, or Disrupt: What if (Where must we go?) (Eliminate/Reduce/Increase/Create) Short/Medium/Long‐term S S E E M M DREAM/ P P VISION/ Ideal O O Final R R Result (IFR): C C Value (+/‐) E E S SCONSTRAINTS (What are constraints/obstacles/barriers/problems that prevent full realization of future system/vision/dream/IFR)? Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

This Blended Reality Presentation Is Available for FREE ON THE INTERNET Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Why Not Download a Copy, Now? Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Please Share ‐ Especially on Social Media Such As Twitter and Facebook ‐ This Blended Reality Story In Your Ecosystem Involving Colleagues, Friends, and Family Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Let’s Reinvent the Way Business Plans and Stories Are Created, Organized, Managed, Evaluated, and Shared Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

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See the Universe Through A Blended Reality Lens Using The Natural Story Template Of “S‐E‐M‐P‐O‐R‐C‐E‐S” Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

Life must be lived forward … .Backwards Understood Be Only Can But Based on a Quote by Soren Kierkegaard Danish Philosopher Copyright 2012. Dr. Rod King. rodkuhnking@sbcglobal.net & http://businessmodels.ning.com & http://twitter.com/RodKuhnKing “Visually Organize and Manage the World’s Ecosystems, Projects, and Trends” Buy the ebook - “The Business DNA Model for Business Investors, Mentors, and Startups” - for $8. Visit http://goo.gl/6NFFE

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