Not so long ago, platforms were closely associated with Silicon Valley tech startups (and not much else). Technology opened the door for startups to develop new ways of connecting people for a myriad of exchanges - known as platforms. And, the outcome of these platform innovations is 'platform thinking' that is now being applied by established companies and enterprises. On this episode, Daniel Trabucchi and Tommaso Buganza of Polictecnico di Milano discuss platform thinking - what it is, how companies leverage it, and the main driving forces behind it.

Driving Innovation with Platform Thinking

Daniel Trabucchi is Senior Assistant Professor of Platform Thinking, and Tommaso Buganza is Full Professor of Leadership & Innovation, both at Politec-nico di Milano.

They are Scientific Directors of the Observatory Platform Thinking HUB and co-authors of the book, "Platform Thinking: Read the Past, Write the Future."

Tommaso and Daniel join Dan Pontefract on Leadership NOW to discuss all things 'platform thinking.' They do not disappoint.

Both Trabucchi and Buganza were recently appointed to the Thinkers 50 Radar Class of 2024.

Find out more about their book, "Platform Thinking" at https://platformthinking.eu/

Find out more about Dan Pontefract at www.danpontefract.com

Platform Thinking with Daniel Trabucchi and Tommaso Buganza

Dan Pontefract is an award-winning author, leadership strategist, and culture change expert. Dan's podcast explores all aspects of leadership, organizational culture, purpose, and professional development. 
 
Dan is the best-selling author of five books: WORK-LIFE BLOOM, LEAD. CARE. WIN., OPEN TO THINK, THE PURPOSE EFFECT, and FLAT ARMY. A renowned speaker, Dan has presented at four different TED events and also writes for Forbes and Harvard Business Review. Dan is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria, Gustavson School of Business, and has garnered more than 20 industry awards over his career.
 
Previously, as Chief Envisioner and Chief Learning Officer at TELUS—a Canadian telecommunications company with revenues of $14 billion and 50,000 global employees—he launched the Transformation Office, the TELUS MBA, and the TELUS Leadership Philosophy, all award-winning initiatives that dramatically helped to increase the company’s employee engagement to record levels of nearly 90%. Prior to TELUS, he held senior roles at SAP, Business Objects, and BCIT. He is honoured to be on the Thinkers50 radar list.

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