Resources

Our approach is based on leading scientific research from the University of St. Gallen - translated into easy-to-use tools for practitioners.

 

Books & Whitepapers

An overview of the most relevant publications (co-)authored by the founders or team members of the BMI Lab - and practical instructions on how to apply their findings.

 

The Business Model Navigator

The strategy behind the world’s most successful companies.

  • 350+ case studies of leading innovators

  • 55+ patterns behind 90% of successful business models

  • Step-by-step guide for building new business models

  • >100,000 books sold in over 20 languages

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Need support applying the methodology?

Three guided approaches for creating sustainable new business for your company:

A 3-day program for learning how to think in business models.

A range of programs addressing clearly scoped challenges.

An integrated program for building new business - from idea to market in 6 months.


The Digital Transformer's Dilemma

The first practitioner’s guide for executing a digital transformation.

  • Explore real companies' digital transformation journeys

  • 4-tier approach for overcoming the digital transformer’s dilemma

  • Learn how to simultaneously explore and exploit digitization opportunities

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Need support applying the methodology?

Two guided approaches for transforming your company:

Identify the areas of digitization most relevant for your company and leverage them.

An integrated program for building new business - from idea to market within six months.

 

Business Model Innovation for the Circular Economy

A systematic approach to creating sustainable business models that make the circular economy work.

  • Actionable path for companies to create a circular ecosystem

  • 7-step framework for business model development

  • Practical tools for design, validation, and implementation

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Need support applying the methodology?

Two guided approaches for developing a circular business model for your company:

A range of programs addressing clearly scoped challenges in the transition to circularity.

An integrated program for creating business for a circular economy - from idea to market in six months.

 
 

Smart Cities

The complete guide to digital innovation for cities.

  • Practical tools for innovators and policy makers

  • Introducing Smart City Management Model

  • Based on perennial international research

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Der Geschäftsmodell-Toolguide

Der Geschäftsmodell-Toolguide unterstützt von der Idee bis zur Umsetzung. Das Buch, mitgeschrieben von Autoren des BMI Lab, befasst sich unter anderem mit:

  • Geschäftsmodellentwicklung als iterativen Prozess

  • Überblick zum sechs-phasigen Vorgehensmodell

  • 24 Tools für die Entwicklungspraxis