Determine Internal Capabilities

Determining Internal Capabilities is the process of assessing an ecosystem's strengths, resources, skills, and unique attributes to identify its competitive advantage — often referred to as its "unfair advantage." This involves a thorough analysis of internal processes, talent, technology, and intellectual property.

Goal

The goal is to pinpoint the unique strengths and capabilities that set the ecosystem apart from competitors, which can be leveraged to achieve market dominance, innovate, and deliver exceptional value to customers.

Context

Every ecosystem has unique capabilities that can be harnessed to drive success. By identifying and exploiting these internal strengths, ecosystems can differentiate themselves in the market, create barriers to entry for competitors, and deliver exceptional products and services that meet customer needs.

Inputs

ArtifactDescription
Employee Skill InventoriesDetailed listings of employee skills, certifications, and experiences, helping to identify unique competencies.
Technology and IP PortfoliosInventories of technological assets and intellectual property, including patents, proprietary technologies, and unique software tools.

Outputs

ArtifactDescriptionBenefits
How to Win InsightsInsights into how the ecosystem can leverage its unique capabilities to gain a competitive advantage.Guides strategic planning and decision-making, focusing efforts on leveraging unique strengths.

Anti-patterns

  • Overlooking Emerging Capabilities: Failing to recognise and develop nascent strengths that could become future competitive advantages.
  • Underutilising Unique Assets: Not fully leveraging unique resources, skills, or intellectual property that could differentiate the organisation.

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