“Like any technology, it’s about how you deploy it.” – Dr. Mary Lacity

 

What if you could digitize uniqueness by sending one-of-a-kind originals, rather than easy-to-produce copies? It’s not just a thought: distributed ledgers, smart contracts, tokenization — these are all ways that we can take advantage of digital accountability to transfer value. But what’s the next step? With blockchain technology, it’s possible to turn a network of information into a network of value; but, that’s no easy feat. Will your organization be able to reap the benefits afforded by growing digital ecosystems? Join Ian Barkin this week on OneTAKE live as he discusses enterprise systems, blockchain technology and the future of work with Dr. Mary Lacity.

Having known Ian for several years, Dr. Lacity is a visionary pioneer at the forefront of enterprise information technology trends. She has written numerous books on subjects ranging from blockchain technology, service-outsourcing and even robotic process automation. A professor at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, Dr. Lacity researches complex systems of information in order to discover ways technology can augment human ability. In addition to teaching, Dr. Lacity also serves as the director of the Blockchain Center for Excellence. She led the charge to adopt automation as a means to augment human ability years ago, and now specializes in the expansion of complex data ecosystems.

 

Episode Resources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Lacity

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-lacity/

https://blockchain.uark.edu/

A selection of books written, or co-authored, by Mary Lacity

A Manager's Guide to Blockchains for Business: From Knowing What to Knowing How

Becoming Strategic with Robotic Process Automation

Nine Keys to World-Class Business Process Outsourcing (Criminal Practice Series)