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Wardley Maps Workshop hosted by digital HKS

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David Eaves and digital HKS are thrilled to host a Wardley Maps Workshop with Simon Wardley (inventor of Wardley Mapping). The purpose of the workshop is to introduce attendees to the importance of situational awareness in an organization and how to map a competitive environment. The technique has been used in Silicon Valley, VC firms, open source, and government circles successfully for almost 15 years. The workshop is design increase awareness and by the end of the workshop, the attendees should have a rudimentary understanding of mapping. (Lunch and afternoon coffee and tea to be provided)

Date: Time: - Location: Room 434 A-B
stack of vintage maps

About speaker Simon Wardley

Simon Wardley

Simon is a former CEO, former advisory board member of startups (all now acquired by US Giants), fellow of Open Europe, inventor of Wardley Mapping, a regular conference speaker and a researcher for the LEF. He uses mapping in his research for the LEF covering areas from Serverless to Nation State competition whilst also advising and teaching LEF clients on mapping, strategy, organization and leadership.

As a geneticist with a love of mathematics and a fascination in economics, Simon has always found himself dealing with complex systems, whether it’s in behavioral patterns, environmental risks of chemical pollution, developing novel computer systems or managing companies. He is a passionate advocate and researcher in the fields of open source, commoditization, innovation, organizational structure and cybernetics . 

Agenda overview

Boot Camp Agenda

  • Welcome and introductions
    • David Eaves, Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
  • Wardley Mapping Program
  • Introduction to strategy
  • Scenario (case study) analysis
  • Learning to (Wardley) Map
  • Scenario revisited
  • Discussion

Wardley Maps are fundamentally a communication and learning tool and a necessary component of the strategy cycle — the landscape. To learn more see Simon's video below.