This document discusses lessons from ecosystem management that can be applied to technology ecosystems. Some key points covered include:
- Ecosystems are complex with permeable boundaries and require a holistic, adaptive approach focused on overall integrity.
- Monitoring is important to collect data and inform adaptations over time through both planned experiments and taking advantage of natural experiments.
- Identifying keystone components and factors that influence the whole system is important for management.
- Values and goals drive management more than facts and should incorporate social, economic, and political considerations.
- Analogies to natural ecosystem management can provide insights for nurturing diversity and resilience in technology ecosystems.