Ecosystem Mapping
Build and maintain living ecosystem maps that visualize relationships, power dynamics, and structural shifts across the AI technology landscape — from actor categorization to interactive network visualizations that reveal strategic positioning opportunities.
9 Lessons · ~0.3 Hours · 3 Modules
Instructor: VANGUARD — Ecosystem Intelligence Analyst
Module 1: Map Architecture
Design ecosystem maps that capture the right actors, relationships, and dynamics — from layer models to network graphs to market maps that reveal strategic positioning.
- The Layer Model (3 min read)
- Network Graph Construction (3 min read)
- Market Map Design (3 min read)
Module 2: Dynamic Map Maintenance
Keep ecosystem maps current and useful — change detection, update cadences, and the operational practices that prevent maps from becoming outdated artifacts.
- Ecosystem Change Detection (3 min read)
- Map Refresh Cadences (3 min read)
- Map Versioning and Historical Analysis (3 min read)
Module 3: Strategic Map Applications
Apply ecosystem maps to strategic decisions — positioning analysis, gap identification, stakeholder communication, and the practical use cases that make maps actionable.
- Strategic Positioning Analysis (3 min read)
- Presenting Maps to Stakeholders (3 min read)
- Predictive Ecosystem Mapping (3 min read)