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A research agenda for the enterprise of the future

Arthur J. Murray (Applied Knowledge Sciences, Inc., Boyce, Virginia, USA Institute for Knowledge and Innovation, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA)
Kent A. Greenes (Greenes Consulting, Encinitas, California, USA Institute for Knowledge and Innovation, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA)

VINE

ISSN: 0305-5728

Article publication date: 1 April 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to summarize the results of the first enterprise of the future industry roundtable. The purpose of the roundtable was to identify the major areas of research needed to help organizations transform themselves in order to achieve sustainable performance in a flat world.

Design/methodology/approach

The agenda consisted of individual presentations by thought leaders, followed by a roundtable discussion.

Findings

The group concluded that in order to help organizations transform themselves, a focused research effort was required in the following four areas; transformation through the co‐creation of new business ecosystems and strategies; new, non‐hierarchical organizational designs; creating ideal environments for attracting, retaining, and growing talent; integrating a myriad of technology components into a unified infrastructure.

Originality/value

Enterprise transformation is an expensive and risky undertaking. These findings provide an initial set of the most critical research areas needed for successful transformation. Decision makers can use these results as a guide for planning their future research agenda.

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Citation

Murray, A.J. and Greenes, K.A. (2006), "A research agenda for the enterprise of the future", VINE, Vol. 36 No. 2, pp. 119-124. https://doi.org/10.1108/03055720610682906

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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