Rita Gunther McGrath

The human and the algorithm

The mass production paradigm is at an end; the AI era has arrived. Here’s what it means for…

No-regrets strategy

Three principles from game theory can shape successful strategies for a chaotic world There’s a video of celebrated…

Exploring uncertain opportunities

The Nokia Ventures Organization of the early 2000s offers enduring lessons for innovation The track record for corporate…

A golden age

Not everything that matters can be easily measured Are we living through a golden age? Carlota Perez’s theory…

The merger mirage

Mergers and acquisitions persistently fail because of over-optimistic assumptions Here’s a puzzle that should keep executives awake at…

Masters of velocity

In a world defined by exponential change, leaders can seize competitive advantage by honing how their organization makes…

A promotion? Thanks but no thanks

Gen Z is turning down promotions on the basis of a different strategic calculus about work. Baby Boomers’…

Know your enemy

You may think you know who your competition is – but do you? In traditional strategy, the industry…

How to face the future

Scenario development labs help innovators make the case for investment. Like the center of the earth, the core…

The myth of surprises

Early warnings are there if you know where to look. An inflection point occurs. An event signals a…

The failure facade

Failure is as unfashionable as ever. And that’s a problem. Failure has had a cheerful rebrand. Yet, despite…

The ozone-hole solution

An old climate problem shows that global action is possible. Fall was full. Conferences, meetings, and gatherings of…

1 2 3