Blockchain and the Project Management Office
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https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/blockchain-and-the-project-management-office/
May 21, 2019 - This research delves into the current state of project management and how blockchain technology is beginning to transform it. Its authors identify five key areas where blockchain-based platforms and applications can support the efforts of the project management office, including creating and managing digital records, exchanging digital assets, verifying and reinforcing acceptable performance, building reputation systems, and executing smart contracts. It presents case studies of enterprises that are currently deploying blockchain to manage clinical trials, construction projects, and the provenance and custody of assets in collaborations with ...
Keyword: Aon,
BorgWarner,
Boston Consulting Group,
Brightline Initiative,
Briq,
ConsenSys,
Construction Blockchain Consortium,
Construction Digital Transformation Alliance,
HerenBouw,
management,
Pfizer,
PMO,
Project Management Institute,
Sanofi Pasteur,
SDG 12,
SDG 9,
Structural Genomics Consortium,
Visa
Blockchain and the Chief Strategy Officer
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https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/blockchain-and-the-chief-strategy-officer/
Jul 19, 2019 - This research looks at blockchain technology’s impact on enterprise strategy and the role of the chief strategy officer. It discusses new elements of strategic design and delivery—shared ledgers, smart contracts, and tokenized assets—and develops the concept of strategic liquidity, the degree to which an enterprise can maneuver in a competitive environment and dynamically reallocate resources and access capabilities. It frames implementation challenges as areas for further research and opportunities to participate in blockchain standards development. Finally, it suggests ways for companies to cultivate blockchain knowledge and expertise...
Keyword: Amazon.com,
BNP Paribas,
Brightline Initiative,
Chained Finance,
cryptoeconomics,
FedEx,
Fujitsu,
HSBC,
Hyperledger,
management,
Mattereum,
Overstock,
prediction market,
SDG 12,
Sweetbridge,
York University
Enabling Enterprise Transformation with Blockchain
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https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/enabling-enterprise-transformation-with-blockchain/
Mar 23, 2020 - This research focuses on blockchain as a platform for enterprise transformation in terms of operations, organizational structure, systems integration, new product development, and business model innovation. The featured case study shows how Canada's largest digital payments company is using blockchain to seize new opportunities in the highly regulated energy and health care sectors, primarily through a blockchain-powered app that offers consumers monetary incentives paid in real time for changing their behavior. The case underscores the importance of organizational governance, culture, and fresh approaches to accessing skills and talent.
Keyword: Alectra,
Circulor,
corporate social responsibility,
electric vehicle,
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada,
IBM,
Interac,
management,
SDG 3,
SDG 8,
The Working Group,
World Food Programme
Cryptocurrency for Ohio Tax Payments
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https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/cryptocurrency-for-ohio-tax-payments/
May 31, 2019 - This research demonstrates a potential use of blockchain in the financial system―the use of cryptocurrency for taxation. The research focused on the state of Ohio, the government of which had strong support from relevant stakeholders in the private sector. The use case gives readers a sense of the social, political, and entrepreneurial acceptance during early adoption of blockchain at a governmental level. The outcomes should inform policymakers of more efficient options to implement blockchain-related initiatives while maximizing their public impact.
Keyword: Bernie Moreno,
Bitcoin Core,
BitPay,
Blockland Cleveland,
Electrum,
financial services,
law & regulation,
Ohio,
Payment Protocol,
Rep. Brad Sherman,
SDG 11
Blockchain for Planetary Stewardship, Part 1/2
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https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/blockchain-for-planetary-stewardship/
Jan 30, 2018 - In the context of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the agenda for sustainable development, this project provides a taxonomy for analyzing what the blockchain community is doing to counter the adverse effects of human activity on the planet. It explores such approaches as developing less computationally demanding consensus algorithms, aligning stakeholder incentives, and combining distributed ledgers with other innovations such as artificial intelligence, sharing economy, Internet of Things, and big data analytics.
Keyword: carbon credit trading,
clean energy,
Climate Ledger Initiative,
emission reduction,
energy & resources,
green finance,
Hack4Climate,
Paris Agreement,
SDG 13,
SDG 14,
SDG 15,
smart standards,
Veridium,
wildlife conservation,
Xpansiv