ExO Foundations Learning

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Get started by learning the foundations of the ExO Model!

The ExO Foundations course is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to transform organizations and the world for a better future. Created by the OpenExO team, the course covers a range of topics including the ExO attributes, Exponential Technologies, 4Ds, examples of Exponential Organizations and their implications. Through a combination of online lectures and a series of assessment tasks, participants will learn how to apply the principles of Exponential Organizations to their own organizations and create a framework for growth and innovation. Whether you are a startup entrepreneur, a corporate executive, or a social impact leader, the ExO Foundations course will provide you with the mindset, skillset, and toolset necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.

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How information enablement drives exponential growth in technologies powering our world.
How exponential technologies can lead to abundance of key domains of our society such as healthcare, water, energy and education.
How difficult it is for us to grasp the difference between linear and exponential pace of change.
How rapid growth of exponential technologies impacts our society and markets.
How to define a first version of your own Massive Transformative Purpose.
How exponential organizations smartly use 11 key attributes to scale as fast as technology can.
How the growth of exponential organisations impacts the way we run our businesses and institutions.
How exponential organizations consistently outperform traditional companies.
How legacy businesses can benefit from the key attributes of exponential organizations.
How a new breed of organizations achieve unprecedented results and speed of growth by tapping into exponential technologies.

Course Content

Course Introduction

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Exponential World
In an exponential world, traditional linear models and approaches are no longer adequate. The exponential increase in computing power and connectivity has resulted in technological advancements transforming every aspect of our lives. Exponential organizations are leading the way by leveraging exponential technologies and business models to drive growth, create impact and continuously adapt and evolve. Understanding the principles and practices of exponential organizations is crucial for success in today's rapidly changing world, whether as an entrepreneur, business leader or simply staying ahead of the curve.

4Ds introduction
The concepts of Digitize, Disrupt, Demonetize, and Democratize refer to the impact of digital technology on various industries and society as a whole. Digitize involves converting traditional processes into digital ones, Disrupt challenges established industries, Demonetize reduces the role of money in transactions, and Democratize makes goods, services, and information more accessible to a wider population. These concepts are interrelated and have far-reaching implications for the economy, politics, and culture.

Digitize & Disrupt
"Digitize and Disrupt" is a term that refers to the transformation of traditional industries through the integration of digital technology, leading to improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced customer experience. It often leads to the disruption of established business models and creates new opportunities for innovation and growth. This transformation is changing the way we live, work, and do business, and will likely continue to do so in the future.

Demonetize & Democratize
"Demonetize" means removing or reducing the monetary value of something, and "democratize" means making it more accessible to a wider group of people. In the context of technology, "demonetizing and democratizing" refers to efforts to remove economic barriers and make technology and information more accessible and usable to everyone, regardless of their financial resources or technical expertise. The goal is to allow more people to participate in the digital economy and benefit from technological advancements.

Exponential Organizations
Exponential organizations are companies that use technology and innovative business models to achieve rapid growth and scale quickly. They leverage crowd-sourcing, sharing economy, platform-based businesses, and network effects to outperform traditional companies. Exponential organizations have a lean structure, a mission-driven culture, and a focus on positive impact. They challenge traditional business models and are transforming entire industries, changing the way we work, live, and interact with the world around us.

ExO Attributes
Exponential organizations (ExOs) are characterized by a set of attributes that enable them to achieve rapid growth and scale at an unprecedented pace.

Nine Implications of ExOs
The concept of exponential organizations is transforming the business landscape with its 11 attributes that enable rapid growth and disruption. These organizations are characterized by the acceleration of information, the drive to demonetization, and the disruption of every industry. To stay competitive, businesses need to hire for imagination and adopt a one-year operating plan that updates in real-time. Smaller companies can beat bigger ones, and renting instead of owning can lead to increased flexibility. Trust beats control, and businesses need to be open to change to thrive in this new world. Finally, everything is measurable, and data analysis can give companies a competitive advantage.

Transforming into an ExO
The author discusses the challenge of adapting the Exponential Organization (ExO) model to legacy organizations, which can be addressed through updating leadership to understand that the world has fundamentally transformed. Education is a critical component in this process. Legacy organizations can also partner, invest or acquire ExOs to learn from their disruptive practices and apply some of the characteristics internally. The final suggestion is to form small teams, as Apple does, to disrupt other industries. Evidence shows that organizations that can adapt and be flexible outperform those that do not. The author emphasizes the importance of embracing change to remain competitive and thrive in the new world.

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Course Content

Course Introduction

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Learning video: Exponential World

Learning video: 4Ds Introduction

Learning Video: Digitize & Disrupt

Learning video: Demonetize & Democratize

Learning video: Exponential Organizations

ExO Attributes
Exponential organizations (ExOs) are characterized by a set of attributes that enable them to achieve rapid growth and scale at an unprecedented pace.

MTP, SCALE & IDEAS

01. MTP

02. Staff On Demand

03. Community & Crowd

04. Algorithms

05. Leveraged Assets

06. Engagement

07. Interfaces

08. Dashboards

09. Experimentation

10. Autonomy

11. Social Technologies

Learning video: Nine Implications of ExOs

Learning video: Transforming into an ExO

Defining your MTP

Practical video: Defining your MTP

Assessment

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What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Course Introduction

ExO Attributes Exponential organizations (ExOs) are characterized by a set of attributes that enable them to achieve rapid growth and scale at an unprecedented pace.

Defining your MTP

Assessment

ExO Attributes
Exponential organizations (ExOs) are characterized by a set of attributes that enable them to achieve rapid growth and scale at an unprecedented pace.