How To Develop an Extended Enterprise The notion of extended enterprise includes many different arrangements such as virtual integration, outsourcing, distribution agreements, collaborative marketing, R&D program partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, preferred suppliers, and customer partnership.       Build People-to-People (P2P) Bridges Bridges to customers, partners, and communities expand the company’s reach beyond its own walls. These relationships reveal new markets, new ideas, and new collaborations. A company with many bridges sees more opportunities than one standing alone... More     Example   Roofland       Rooflanders crafted five guiding principles, expressed as KoRe hacks: ① Turn every idea into a game – and play it. ② Build first drafts fast; improve them joyfully. ③ Mix generations – wisdom rises, energy flows. ④ When stuck, climb higher. ⑤ Celebrate every small win loudly and together.       Guiding Principles for Developing an Extended Enterprise By; IDC       ❶  Carefully consider these Guiding Principles and augment as necessary with organization unique requirements ❷  Review current extended enterprise operation against these principles, identifying gaps or conflicts ❸  Involve other parties in the extended enterprise during these discussions and considerations   Business Design Business Model Extended Enterprise Strategic Alliances Value Chain IT-powered  Connected Enterprise     ❹  Consult widely with IT vendors, systems integrators and preferred consulting firms when establishing extended enterprise strategies and implementation approaches ❺  Develop plans along with partner organizations to resolve gaps and conflicts ❻  Ensure that the principles become part of the ongoing management and strategic planning processes   Partnerships Benefits Synergistic 4Ps Virtual Integration 3 Action Areas Business Architect T-shaped