Web3 and Blockchain Leadership for Transformation
This course is part of Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce.
This comprehensive course explores how blockchain technologies are transforming global commerce through new models of industry collaboration and leadership. Participants will learn about the various stakeholders in the blockchain ecosystem and the critical leadership roles needed to steward the blockchain revolution. The course examines different organizational models and best practices for industry consortia, showcasing real-world examples of collaborative projects at the forefront of blockchain innovation. Students will explore the important themes of standardization and interoperability—two major challenges limiting mainstream enterprise adoption of blockchain in global commerce. The course also delves into how blockchain will transform the C-Suite roles and functions, helping leaders navigate the balance between blockchain's hype and its true potential. Developed with support from FedEx, this course brings practical industry perspective to academic rigor, preparing leaders to implement effective blockchain strategies.
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What you'll learn
Understand blockchain governance networks and stewardship at platform, application, and ecosystem levels
Identify key stakeholders in the blockchain ecosystem and their roles in technology adoption
Anticipate how blockchain will transform C-Suite roles and organizational structures
Evaluate consortium models and coopetition strategies for blockchain innovation
Apply standardization frameworks to blockchain implementations
Assess interoperability solutions for cross-chain communication
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5 Hours PreRecorded video
34 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Batch access
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of blockchain leadership for business transformation. It begins with blockchain governance at multiple levels and the conditions necessary for blockchain innovation hubs to succeed. Students then explore the diverse blockchain ecosystem and its various stakeholders, from industry pioneers to regulators. The course delves deeply into how blockchain will transform C-Suite roles, examining implications for CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and other executives. It covers consortium models, coopetition strategies, and best practices for collaborative blockchain initiatives. The final modules address crucial challenges of standardization and interoperability, exploring token taxonomy frameworks and examining projects like Aion, Chainlink, and Polkadot that enable cross-chain communication.
Leadership for the Next Era
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
The Blockchain Ecosystem
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
The C-Suite
Module 3 · 9 Hours to complete
Consortia, Coalitions, and Coopetition
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Toward Web3 Standards and Interoperability
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce
Instructors
Blockchain Pioneer and Author Shapes Digital Innovation Through Global Research
Alex Tapscott, born in 1986 in Toronto, has established himself as a leading voice in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency innovation. After graduating cum laude from Amherst College with a BA in Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought, he combined his business acumen with technological expertise to become a globally recognized authority in emerging technologies. Together with his father Don Tapscott, he co-authored the bestselling book "Blockchain Revolution" and co-founded the Blockchain Research Institute, a multi-million dollar think-tank investigating blockchain strategies and applications. His contributions to digital transformation earned him and his father the Digital Thinking Award from Thinkers50. Beyond his academic work, Tapscott's early career included representing Canada as captain of the Men's Rugby Under-21 Team. His expertise spans blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and their impact on business, society, and government, demonstrated through his widely viewed TEDx San Francisco talk and his advisory roles with various organizations, including Elections Canada and several early-stage startups.
Global Technology Thought Leader Shapes Digital Transformation Through Blockchain Innovation
Don Tapscott stands as a preeminent authority on technology's impact on business and society, serving as an Adjunct Professor at INSEAD and co-founder of the Blockchain Research Institute. His influential career spans over three decades, during which he has authored sixteen groundbreaking books, including the internationally acclaimed "Wikinomics" and "Blockchain Revolution," the latter co-authored with his son Alex Tapscott. As CEO of the Tapscott Group and Executive Chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute, he leads over eighty research projects investigating blockchain strategy and implementation. His contributions have earned him membership in the Order of Canada and recognition as the second most influential Management Thinker globally by Thinkers50. Beyond his academic role at INSEAD, he serves as Chancellor of Trent University in Ontario, where he continues to shape understanding of technological revolutions and their societal impact. His work consistently demonstrates how blockchain technology and digital transformation are reshaping business models, governance structures, and social interactions in the emerging digital economy.
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