Organizing for Sustainability: A Guide to Developing New Business Models

This textbook provides a structured approach to developing business models that create positive impact through multiple values, offering students and entrepreneurs a template based on the Business Model Template (BMT). It can be used to develop a business model from scratch or transform an existing one into one of the three archetypes: platform, community, or circular.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2021
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan

This comprehensive Open Access textbook is designed to educate students and professionals on the creation of business models that prioritize the well-being of people, society, and the social and ecological environment. It presents a fresh perspective on value creation, shifting from a sole emphasis on monetary value to one that encompasses a wide range of positive impacts.

The book offers a structured approach through the Business Model Template (BMT), consisting of three stages and ten building blocks. This template empowers students and entrepreneurs to develop a business model tailored to their specific needs. Whether they are aspiring students or seasoned practitioners, users can select from one of three archetypes: platform, community, or circular business models. Each archetype comes with its own unique logic for value creation.

The book serves as a valuable tool for both starting a business from scratch and transforming an existing model into one of the three archetypes. Throughout the text, additional resources, links to relevant online video clips, assignments, and literature are provided to enhance the development process. This book appeals to students studying business model development, sustainable management, innovation, and value creation. It also holds significance for executives, professionals, such as consultants or social entrepreneurs, who seek to expand their knowledge and expertise in these fields.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030781569
Edition number: 2021 ed.