Why have I focused my attention on strategy when it comes to quantum over the last five years? Without a successful approach to implementing quantum technologies, this tech set could flounder when it reaches the end user or buyer. From clear, common language explanation of the underlying science to elevator pitches to broad strategic plans, quantum will only succeed when coupled with proven strategies.
Strategy is crucial to new technology adoption because it ensures that the integration of new tools aligns with an organization's long-term goals and objectives. Without a clear strategy, companies risk investing in technology that may not meet their needs, wasting resources on implementation without understanding how it fits into their broader business model. A well-defined strategy helps identify potential challenges, streamlines the adoption process, and ensures that staff are trained to use the new technology effectively. It also allows organizations to stay ahead of the competition by leveraging innovation in a way that enhances productivity, customer satisfaction, and overall performance.
“Our future success is directly proportional to our ability to understand, adopt and integrate new technology into our work” - Sukant Ratnakar, Author
How can you build your own quantum strategy? From the Board level to the Qubit level? After years of community interaction and research, I’ve pulled together a compendium of resources dedicated to quantum strategy to prepare your organization for the pending evolution of computing, sensing and communication technologies.
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Become a Certified Quantum Strategist
In 2024, I developed the Quantum Strategy for Business online course on the Qureca platform, certified by CPD, an international certification body. In 4 short hours, students can gain a solid foundation in quantum strategy without being overwhelmed by the science of quantum. Quantum Strategy for Business (QS4B) course equips you with tools and frameworks essential for crafting a competitive business strategy aimed at securing a quantum advantage for you and your organization. By learning how to maximize your strategic leverage, you can achieve long-term business goals and objectives through an in-depth strategy formulation and its effective implementation.
Quantum Strategy Centers of Excellence
Quantum Strategy Institute’s (QSI) mission is to accelerate the adoption of quantum technologies worldwide. QSI’s publications include
“Quantum Talent: Shortages & Tactics”
“Quantum Adoption: Lessons Learned from a Quantum Strategist”
Competitions to Build Strategy Skills
International Quantum Strategy Day is an annual, global business case competition taking place in April and including teams from around the world. Consider your team for the next IQSD in 2025 to develop your quantum planning skills.
Conferences
Quantum conferences have flourished in the past half-decade and below are just a few examples:
The City Summit Quantum & AI Summit is an annual event taking place in London, England which “brings together world changing technology and the City to leverage the UK’s position as the home of the second largest number of quantum start-ups in the world and a leader in AI.”
Quantum.Tech offers a series of quantum conferences around the world bringing thousands of industry people together to discuss the most important quantum topics of the day.
Inside Quantum Technology offers research, job boards and conferences worldwide.
The Quantum World Congress recently took place in Washington, DC. showcased dozens of leading speakers.
Publications
Books I have written and published on Amazon devoted to quantum strategy excellence include “Quantum Boost: Using Quantum Computing to Supercharge Your Business” and “Quantum Excellence: How Leading Companies are Deploying the Transformational Technology”.
Videos
Conference, podcast and interview videos we’ve produced or been a part of over the years are available on quantum strategy and the quantum journey on YouTube.
Substack Archives
Check out previous substack articles like the ones below to gain more strategic insights.
Summary
Strategy and quantum technologies go hand-in-hand and finding the resources to enable your teams to accelerate up the learning curve are available. We hope you enjoy these resources and your quantum journey.
Brian Lenahan is founder and chair of the Quantum Strategy Institute, author of seven Amazon published books on quantum technologies and artificial intelligence. Brian’s focus on the practical side of technology ensures you will get the guidance and inspiration you need to gain value from quantum now and into the future. Brian does not purport to be an expert in each field or subfield for which he provides science communication.
Brian’s books are available on Amazon. Quantum Strategy for Business course is available on the QURECA platform.
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