The World Economic Forum yesterday gathered several dozen, maybe even a hundred, of us to talk in small groups at tables about what went wrong with the economy. I was lucky enough to be at… Read more »
Thought Sparks
Thought Sparks, the brainchild of Rita McGrath, are insightful actions, strategic ideas, actionable suggestions and innovative approaches that help organizations and leaders master the future with less fear and more confidence. New episodes of the Thought Sparks Podcast are released every other Tuesday at 11am Eastern. Prior to 2025, episodes of the Thought Sparks Podcast were known as Fireside Chats.
Yesterday at Davos - Harvard Business Review / World Economic Forum Ideaslab
Yesterday, I participated in a really interesting session, based on a joint project between the Harvard Business Review and the World Economic Forum. Each year, the two organizations sponsor a series of discussions among a… Read more »
Heard at Davos - Boring is good
Hello from the World Economic Forum meetings at Davos. I’ll be posting some of the interesting things I’ve heard this week. From Victor Blank, the Chairman of Lloyds of London on the current financial crisis:… Read more »
Must-Read Winter Books for IT Pros
JASE Marketing blog lists the soon-to-be-released Discovery-Driven Growth: A Breakthrough Process to Reduce Risk and Seize Opportunity as a must-read here.
Must-Read Winter Books for IT Pros
JASE Marketing blog lists the soon-to-be-released Discovery-Driven Growth: A Breakthrough Process to Reduce Risk and Seize Opportunity as a must-read here.
Discovery-Driven Planning
Professor Kenneth E. Homa, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, undertakes a comprehensive explanation of the discovery-driven planning approach at his HomaHelp blog.
Discovery-Driven Planning
Professor Kenneth E. Homa, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, undertakes a comprehensive explanation of the discovery-driven planning approach at his HomaHelp blog.
Bubbling Thoughts about Disruptive Strategizing
At his Bubbling Thoughts blog, business analyst Muktesh Kandpal, in reflecting on the question, “What companies really need to evaluate is that, if their innovation is really disruptive?” refers to reading an article by Rita… Read more »
“Practical yet profound ideas on leadership and innovation”
John Caddell of Caddell Insight Group posted at PennLive.com his list of Overlooked Female Business Gurus, including Rita McGrath. His follow-up post Female Guru Alert of January 8 recounts his anticipation at reading a galley… Read more »
“Practical yet profound ideas on leadership and innovation”
John Caddell of Caddell Insight Group posted at PennLive.com his list of Overlooked Female Business Gurus, including Rita McGrath. His follow-up post Female Guru Alert of January 8 recounts his anticipation at reading a galley… Read more »
Rita McGrath quoted in Inc Magazine—Outsourcing to Save Money?
“Often, when companies add up the savings they will gain by outsourcing, they forget to account for additional expenses that can make outsourcing a pricier option,” says Rita Gunther McGrath, an associate professor at Columbia… Read more »
Rita McGrath quoted in Inc Magazine—Outsourcing to Save Money?
“Often, when companies add up the savings they will gain by outsourcing, they forget to account for additional expenses that can make outsourcing a pricier option,” says Rita Gunther McGrath, an associate professor at Columbia… Read more »