Disruptive new business models are emblematic of our generation. Yet they remain poorly understood, even as the transform competitive landscapes ac...
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Jun 04, 2011
Michael
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Business Model Generation is one of my first readings on economics. (In my defense, I have prior experience with modeling in general, and some experience with economic models in comp.sci. and the market of distributed computing systems.)
This book turned out to be a mixed blessing. On the positive side, it's an easy-to-grasp, well-structured, richly illustrated book on the concepts, patterns, and processes that underlie the generation and use of business models. I particularly enjoye More...
This book turned out to be a mixed blessing. On the positive side, it's an easy-to-grasp, well-structured, richly illustrated book on the concepts, patterns, and processes that underlie the generation and use of business models. I particularly enjoye More...
Feb 04, 2011
Blog on Books
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“Business Model Generation” (Wiley) a new book by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur. More than a book, “BMG” is a project, nine years in the making and involving the contributions of some 470 members who set out to discover and expand upon a new formula for generating new businesses and retooling existing ones around a model of what works in todays seemingly topsy-turvy, customer centric business world.
Examples from the Apple iTunes store to Amazon to the new model of book publish More...
Examples from the Apple iTunes store to Amazon to the new model of book publish More...
Nov 01, 2011
Sofia
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Posted on my book blog.
A book on business model innovation and how important that is for businesses n today's economic and technological climate.
I was torn between giving this book 3 or 4 stars. On one hand, it's a visually beautiful book which introduces some thought-provoking and useful tools, like the Business Model Canvas. On the other hand, for most subsequent chapters I felt like I was reading the same thing over and over again, with slight changes in the details. More...
A book on business model innovation and how important that is for businesses n today's economic and technological climate.
I was torn between giving this book 3 or 4 stars. On one hand, it's a visually beautiful book which introduces some thought-provoking and useful tools, like the Business Model Canvas. On the other hand, for most subsequent chapters I felt like I was reading the same thing over and over again, with slight changes in the details. More...
Feb 12, 2012
Manuel
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Un verdadero clasico moderno sobre la generacion de Modelos de Negocio. Este libro tendra un impacto muy grande en los proximos años por el enfoque tan poderosamente sencillo hacia los modelos de negocio, su conceptualizacion y experimentacion. Incluso recientemente el autor se ha asociado con Steve Blank (Profesor de Stanford University y autor de "Four Steps to Epiphany"), otro guru del modelo de startups y creador de la metodologia de "Customer Development" , para mediante
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Dec 25, 2011
Marko
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Why is this book worth reading for?
1. Because it has a great design.
2. Because it was published as a innovative business model.
3. Because it can easily change your life.
If you don't believe me, read this review.
I wouldn't know exactly if there is a definition in a book, but Wikipedia says business model describes the rationale of how an organization creates, delivers, and captures value (economic, social, or other forms of value). From the experience in this More...
1. Because it has a great design.
2. Because it was published as a innovative business model.
3. Because it can easily change your life.
If you don't believe me, read this review.
I wouldn't know exactly if there is a definition in a book, but Wikipedia says business model describes the rationale of how an organization creates, delivers, and captures value (economic, social, or other forms of value). From the experience in this More...
Mar 26, 2011
Will
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There are many books in the marketplace to help people in business. They range from help to start a business, through to making sure the most is got out of any organisation. These books tend to have a formality about them that makes the reader take them seriously; after all business is serious enough for people to hang their futures on and depend on them for a livelihood.
Business Model Generation by Alex Osterwalder does not have this air of formality about it, as it is writte More...
Mar 26, 2011
Dennis
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The cartoonish packaging and presentation of this book shouldn't dissuade prospective readers, there actually is some meat. BMG's slug ambitiously reads, "You're holding a handbook for visionaries, game changers and challengers striving to defy outmoded business models and design tomorrow's enterprises..." While this is a little of a breathless oversell, BMG contains good tools to work with.
Its primary offering is a very useful "Business Model Canvas" which ca More...
Its primary offering is a very useful "Business Model Canvas" which ca More...
Feb 02, 2012
Mark M.
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I recently completed the design thinking course at Stanford and was compelled to read this after seeing the author there. It's a summary of the design thinking decision process in relation to all business models.
An intuitive and inspiring examination which is easily actionable after a single read.
The overall approach appears to borrow heavily from IDEO; however, doesn't appear to sufficiently credit them..nevertheless, it's quite simply...brilliant.
An intuitive and inspiring examination which is easily actionable after a single read.
The overall approach appears to borrow heavily from IDEO; however, doesn't appear to sufficiently credit them..nevertheless, it's quite simply...brilliant.
Jul 24, 2011
Stephen
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READ DEC 2010
Excellent book and tool for all levels in an organization to map and understand their business model. This is applicable to all organizations, whether for-profit or non-profit.
Best quotes, "the past indicates little about what is possible in terms of future business models" (p. 136) and "business model innovation is about challenging orthodoxies to design original models that meet unsatisfied, new, or hidden customer needs" (p.136).
Excellent book and tool for all levels in an organization to map and understand their business model. This is applicable to all organizations, whether for-profit or non-profit.
Best quotes, "the past indicates little about what is possible in terms of future business models" (p. 136) and "business model innovation is about challenging orthodoxies to design original models that meet unsatisfied, new, or hidden customer needs" (p.136).
Nov 29, 2010
Anandh
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The name describes it all. How to generate new business models which can stand the brutal test of today's world. Deviating from the conventional examples of publishing, music and TMT sectors, the book "connects the dots" in a multitude of sectors.
Read 1001 business books and still remain uninformed or just read this one. Besides the amazing content, 2 other noteworthy features are (i)the open sourcing_book based on 470+ contributions (ii)Great graphics
Read 1001 business books and still remain uninformed or just read this one. Besides the amazing content, 2 other noteworthy features are (i)the open sourcing_book based on 470+ contributions (ii)Great graphics
Aug 09, 2011
Great read and one that I very much enjoyed. If you are looking for a model for your business, a new one or a business venture within your existing organization, then this book will provide you with a set of tools and techniques to help you build a successful model. Good stuff.
Sep 06, 2011
Nic
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This book is a good high level guide to all possible aspects of business models, but that made it too high level to be of interest to me, or I suspect most people faced with a practical situation to deal with. I put it down after 30 pages.
Feb 07, 2012
Nicholas
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Gorgeously designed and easily digested, this book offers amazing insights on how effective business models and operations are set up. Books this useful and beautiful are rare. Must-have for any business bookshelf.
Sep 06, 2011
William R. J.
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Amazing design! Easy to understand. Great examples. Just great content! When I was reading on the train, a few people actually asked what book I was reading. It's definitely a must read for every startup beginner.
May 29, 2011
Can't recommended this book ENOUGH -- fantastic marriage of solid design principles (storytelling, scenarios, drawing, etc) with creative innovation and entrepreneurship. These tools will give the typical 'business person' a whole new arsenal when it comes to innovating new and exciting business models.
I would recommend getting the print version -- the graphics, colors, fonts, and layouts are all vivid and memorable. This would be lost on a Kindle or iBook.
I would recommend getting the print version -- the graphics, colors, fonts, and layouts are all vivid and memorable. This would be lost on a Kindle or iBook.
Jul 21, 2011
Fabrizio
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This is a great read. I went through it a few times as I designed the business model for my new venture.
I highly recommend anyone thinking of starting a business to use this to help build your business plan.
I highly recommend anyone thinking of starting a business to use this to help build your business plan.
Jan 07, 2012
Mitch
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I'm not a big fan of business books, but I found this book very engaging and helpful. This book provides a nice framework for creating business models for any level of project. Whether you are starting a company or planning out features in a new release, this is an easy framework to help flush out the important details for the business justification.
Dec 13, 2011
Paul
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4 stars just because the design of the book is so good. For bringing together and organizing the best in innovation thinking (rather than original contribution) it's a worthwhile book.
Nov 24, 2011
Rahmad
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Highly recommended. Provides a very practical way to create a business mode. Moreover the method also can be use to analyze your current business model and uncover ways to improve it.
Jun 03, 2011
Roberto
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Me gusta sobre todo la primera parte, donde explica el "Model Canvas". La segunda parte está bien, pero se deja influir demasiado por el modelo de cuadro de mandos convencional.
Sep 01, 2011
Yashima
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Great even for those of us who have not studied economics. Explains a variety of business models by examples like Google, Apple etc. Definitely a very good introduction.
Jan 10, 2011
Marijn
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Beautifully designed book, useful model for brainstorming about businesses. I'm afraid the cover will fall off soon though, binding quality doesn't seem great.
Nov 27, 2011
Uncok
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I think this book give us the way learn Business model with easily. You can define your business model with Business model canvas. It's easy using cavas that author give to us to define our business model because the cavas has already give the clue what parameters that you should write.
Jan 03, 2011
Abdullah
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A Great book design and way of presenting ideas that forces you to continue reading.. Very inspiring and worths having :)
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Jun 03, 2011
Morgan
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This book does is very clearly and understandably written, complete with very useful examples and graphics.
Apr 20, 2011
Russ
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Fantastic book for cracking open your mind to think about the big picture with respect to your business.
Jan 23, 2011
TJ
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The most beautiful business book I've never read. Well, at least not all of it. Some day though, some day.
Apr 29, 2011
Frank
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Different approach to business planning and presenting the process. Overall, some good guidance.
Apr 10, 2011
Carol
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Excellent guide for existing companies or start-ups looking to innovate their business model.
Jun 13, 2011
EAAtWork
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Excellent book on bizarch, not only for innovation but also for business alignment
