Strategizing at the Ecosystem Level: Current Research and Perspectives

The Department of Supply Chain and Business Technology Management is proud to host Dr. Fabiano Armellini, Professor of Department of Mathematical and Industrial Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. Dr. Armellini will present his working paper, "Strategizing at the Ecosystem Level: Current Research and Perspectives" This talk is presented as part of the MIS Speaker Series. Please join us for an engaging session of learning and discussion.

Abstract

As innovation increasingly emerges from networks of interconnected organizations rather than isolated firms, strategizing must evolve beyond traditional firm-centric approaches. This presentation explores the growing need to think and act strategically at the ecosystem level, where multiple actors with diverse objectives, capabilities, and perspectives collectively create and capture value. Drawing on recent research in innovation and business ecosystems, as well as ongoing design science projects conducted at Polytechnique Montréal, the talk examines the challenges of ecosystem strategizing and discusses emerging methods to support collective vision building, ecosystem mapping, value alignment, and collaborative roadmapping. The presentation reflects on the implications of adopting an ecosystem perspective for strategic management and highlights promising avenues for both research and practice in increasingly interconnected innovation environments.

About the speaker

Fabiano Armellini, eng. D.Sc., professor in the Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, holds B.Eng., M.Sc. and D.Sc. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil. Prior to professorship, Dr. Armellini worked for 10 years as a practitioner in innovation management and product engineering, mainly in the aerospace and defense sectors, and is the co-founder of two successful consulting companies in the field. In research, Dr. Armellini coauthors more than 100 scientific publications and communications. His research interests lie on technology and innovation management, with a particular interest in the strategic management of open and collaborative innovation.

Facilitator: Dr. Suchit Ahuja