How to Spot Major Changes in Business Before They Happen [Fan Favorite]

 Even in the midst of ambiguity, it is possible  to “see around corners”  Find out more by listening to fan-favorite Episode 168. Scott and I speak with Professor Rita Gunther McGrath, a world-renowned thought leader and a professor at Columbia Business School, where she directs the popular Leading Strategic Growth and Change program. She is widelyRead More

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 Even in the midst of ambiguity, it is possible  to “see around corners” 

Find out more by listening to fan-favorite Episode 168. Scott and I speak with Professor Rita Gunther McGrath, a world-renowned thought leader and a professor at Columbia Business School, where she directs the popular Leading Strategic Growth and Change program. She is widely recognized as a premier expert on leading innovation and growth during times of uncertainty.

She is also the author of many scholarly articles and best-selling books, the latest of which is Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen. (read more below about Dr. Rita Gunther McGrath).

You’ll gain insights on:

Why 10X shifts in the business landscape (known as inflection points) can seem sudden but are not
The key to distinguishing between real signals of a disruptive inflection point and “noise”
Three immediately useful ideas your leadership team can use to see around corners and position your organization and yourself for your next level of success

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About Rita Gunther McGrath

Dr. Rita Gunther McGrath a world-renowned thought leader and a professor at Columbia Business School where she directs the popular Leading Strategic Growth and Change program. She is widely recognized as a premier expert on leading innovation and growth during times of uncertainty. In her speeches and consulting, Rita works with Fortune 1,000 companies, helping boards, CEOs, and senior executives act strategically in rapidly changing and volatile environments. She has received the #1 achievement award for strategy from the prestigious Thinkers50 and has been consistently named one of the world’s top ten management thinkers in its bi-annual ranking.

She is the author of many scholarly articles and best-selling books, the latest of which is Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen. Read more about Dr. Rita Gunther McGrath.

Resources for This Episode

Learn more about Rita’s Book, Seeing Around Corners, including a 1-minute trailer video
Listen to additional episodes about visionary Leadership

Growth Igniters Radio Episode 152: The New Keys for Leadership Success in a Disruptive World
Growth Igniters Radio Episode 155: How To Gain Real Commitment To Your Vision
Growth Igniters Radio Episode 135: How Tough Conversations Can Shape Real Change

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