The document discusses self-organizing networks and adaptive network strategies. It describes networks as being comprised of core capabilities, complementary assets, and the capacity to learn. Networks involve various organizations collaborating, including startups, venture capital firms, service industries, universities, and governments. Networks can change through normal transitions or transformations, as indicated by technical communities and new technologies. Successful strategies depend on effective communication within the network and positioning to fit changes in the indicators. Determining the right strategies may involve considering whether network concepts are metaphorical or epistemological frameworks.

1. Adaptive Network Strategies H.C. Kuo 2009.09.23

2. Innovative Network Self-organizing networks have become: dominant innovators of complex technologies Networks have three sets of resources: existing core capabilities, existing complementary assets, and the capacity to learn.

3. Elements of the innovative network comprised of…… Startup organizations Venture capital firms Service industry Multinational corporations Small and medium enterprises Research institutes Universities

4. Self-Organizing Networks The Unit of Innovator Firm, firm, and firm….. Governments Universities Together! Heterogeneous network of aligned interests, including people, organizations and standards

5. Adaptive Network Strategies Patterns of Innovation By the degree in changes Normal Transition Transformation

6. Adaptive Network Strategies Pattern Changes Indicators Technical Community Invaders New Technology Climate

7. Adaptive Network Strategies

8. T to N N to T Core Clinac Software Complementary Varian Related Network Indicators Linear Communities Market Cancer treatment Communities Widely Application Cost Issues

9. How “Adaptive” it is Successful Strategies Fit Position What strategies ? Communicative linkage Effective network

10. The “ Real ” Question lies in… Metaphor a Terminological Question? Invisible hand Rugged individuals an Epistemological Question, probably Determine what we could/could not see

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