Ecosystems are becoming the trendy thing in collaboration and working with partners. The latest episode of Biosphere [xp] features some amazing insights in to the world of ecosystems and is a must for anyone wanting to know more, either as a beginner or as an experienced partner professional.

What are ecosystems?

Ecosystems have emerged as a better way to collaborate, to enable once intractable challenges to be addressed and overcome. But what is different about an ecosystem approach compared to the traditional methods?

The difference between Ecosystems and Partner Programs
Ecosystems are built on trust and mutual capabilities, rather than relying on partner programs and certifications. However once under the hood, the differences become clear, and can lead to different behaviors for success.

Why ecosystems fail
Actually the reasons for failure are more common and frequent in spite of the initial enthusiasm and ambition for success.

Future of ecosystems
How will ecosystems evolve our thinking and attitudes, and how can we maximise the opportunities ecosystems offer?