Organizational Prerequisites for Blockchain Projects

May 20, 2019

Blockchain is not suitable for every use case – but when chosen, the real challenge often lies in the organizational implementation rather than the technical setup.

I share this perspective to show that true innovation with blockchain requires organizational readiness – because technology only works when people and structures are aligned.

The Blockchain is not suitable for every use case, but can also be exactly the right tool. Once the decision for the technology has been made, the organizational implementation has to be planned.

The previous article describes the use cases for which Blockchain technology is suitable. But the technical decision is only one side of the coin, the other is the organizational implementation.

Despite all the enthusiasm, companies should also consider possible pitfalls. The technical introduction is then often the smaller challenge. The organizational implementation of a Blockchain project usually turns out to be more difficult. Many companies do not have the necessary maturity level to carry out such projects efficiently and sustainably.

The following model is suitable for determining your current blockchain maturity level. Read more in the article (in German): Organisatorische Voraussetzungen für Blockchain-Projekte