Rita McGrath
@rgmcgrath.bsky.social
Columbia University Business School Professor | C-Suite Strategist | Thinkers 50 Top 10 | Best-selling author | Founder, Valize and Rita McGrath Group
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Big news: I’m writing a new book.
Over the past few years, I’ve advised C-suite leaders facing unprecedented levels of change. The most urgent question they’re asking?
How do we build organizations that can adapt—fast?
Coming October 13, 2026.
#Permissionless #Unbossed #Strategy #Innovation
Over the past few years, I’ve advised C-suite leaders facing unprecedented levels of change. The most urgent question they’re asking?
How do we build organizations that can adapt—fast?
Coming October 13, 2026.
#Permissionless #Unbossed #Strategy #Innovation
October 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Big news: I’m writing a new book.
Over the past few years, I’ve advised C-suite leaders facing unprecedented levels of change. The most urgent question they’re asking?
How do we build organizations that can adapt—fast?
Coming October 13, 2026.
#Permissionless #Unbossed #Strategy #Innovation
Over the past few years, I’ve advised C-suite leaders facing unprecedented levels of change. The most urgent question they’re asking?
How do we build organizations that can adapt—fast?
Coming October 13, 2026.
#Permissionless #Unbossed #Strategy #Innovation
In a rapidly changing world, how should firms and leaders approach value creation?
We're convening the Management Summit this September 23-24 in Lisbon to explore proven strategies for creating value.
Learn more here: www.managementsummit.org
We're convening the Management Summit this September 23-24 in Lisbon to explore proven strategies for creating value.
Learn more here: www.managementsummit.org
July 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In a rapidly changing world, how should firms and leaders approach value creation?
We're convening the Management Summit this September 23-24 in Lisbon to explore proven strategies for creating value.
Learn more here: www.managementsummit.org
We're convening the Management Summit this September 23-24 in Lisbon to explore proven strategies for creating value.
Learn more here: www.managementsummit.org
Thanks to @yetvart.bsky.social for this glowing review of Thought Sparks! Published biweekly on Tuesdays, Thought Sparks tie in new and enduring ideas around innovation and strategy with today’s business trends.
Find Thought Sparks on Substack: thoughtsparks.substack.com
Find Thought Sparks on Substack: thoughtsparks.substack.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Thanks to @yetvart.bsky.social for this glowing review of Thought Sparks! Published biweekly on Tuesdays, Thought Sparks tie in new and enduring ideas around innovation and strategy with today’s business trends.
Find Thought Sparks on Substack: thoughtsparks.substack.com
Find Thought Sparks on Substack: thoughtsparks.substack.com
Amy Edmondson and myself in Basel last year for the Novartis Culture Lab, yukking it up with a (kid-you-not) dinosaur fossil. 🦖 We're convening in Boston today for this year's C-LAB, so stay tuned for updates over the next few days!
@amycedmondson.bsky.social
#NovartisCLAB #LifeAtNovartis
@amycedmondson.bsky.social
#NovartisCLAB #LifeAtNovartis
June 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Amy Edmondson and myself in Basel last year for the Novartis Culture Lab, yukking it up with a (kid-you-not) dinosaur fossil. 🦖 We're convening in Boston today for this year's C-LAB, so stay tuned for updates over the next few days!
@amycedmondson.bsky.social
#NovartisCLAB #LifeAtNovartis
@amycedmondson.bsky.social
#NovartisCLAB #LifeAtNovartis
Tune into the @thinkers50.com accounts on Monday, May 12 for my social media takeover!
I'll be announcing the 2025 Management Classics Booklist - their annual curation of the best of business books, with ideas and tools that have become foundational to management over decades.
I'll be announcing the 2025 Management Classics Booklist - their annual curation of the best of business books, with ideas and tools that have become foundational to management over decades.
May 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Tune into the @thinkers50.com accounts on Monday, May 12 for my social media takeover!
I'll be announcing the 2025 Management Classics Booklist - their annual curation of the best of business books, with ideas and tools that have become foundational to management over decades.
I'll be announcing the 2025 Management Classics Booklist - their annual curation of the best of business books, with ideas and tools that have become foundational to management over decades.
And to close our time in Dublin: an Executive Breakfast Briefing hosted by the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School! Over 150 senior and C suite leaders convened to dive into the topic of inflection points, and how to identify weak signals while there's still time to act.
May 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
And to close our time in Dublin: an Executive Breakfast Briefing hosted by the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School! Over 150 senior and C suite leaders convened to dive into the topic of inflection points, and how to identify weak signals while there's still time to act.
Ireland has long been a center for innovation and entrepreneurship, as the work of Entreprise Ireland can attest. In the wake of Brexit, and now in the face of proposed US tariffs, it has a unique opportunity to further grow as an international leader.
April 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Ireland has long been a center for innovation and entrepreneurship, as the work of Entreprise Ireland can attest. In the wake of Brexit, and now in the face of proposed US tariffs, it has a unique opportunity to further grow as an international leader.
How can leaders ensure their organizations are rapidly adaptive? (And a sneak peek at my upcoming book!)
My keynote today at #TheReinventionSummit explores the 6 questions leaders should ask of their organizations' structure as it evolves.
My keynote today at #TheReinventionSummit explores the 6 questions leaders should ask of their organizations' structure as it evolves.
April 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
How can leaders ensure their organizations are rapidly adaptive? (And a sneak peek at my upcoming book!)
My keynote today at #TheReinventionSummit explores the 6 questions leaders should ask of their organizations' structure as it evolves.
My keynote today at #TheReinventionSummit explores the 6 questions leaders should ask of their organizations' structure as it evolves.
When the global order as we know it is thrown into question, what are the strategic considerations for small countries?
In the leadup to The Reinvention Summit, our Valize team met with leaders from New Zealand and Enterprise Ireland, who are looking to further drive local innovation.
In the leadup to The Reinvention Summit, our Valize team met with leaders from New Zealand and Enterprise Ireland, who are looking to further drive local innovation.
April 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
When the global order as we know it is thrown into question, what are the strategic considerations for small countries?
In the leadup to The Reinvention Summit, our Valize team met with leaders from New Zealand and Enterprise Ireland, who are looking to further drive local innovation.
In the leadup to The Reinvention Summit, our Valize team met with leaders from New Zealand and Enterprise Ireland, who are looking to further drive local innovation.
On this Earth Day, I’m reminded about a cartoon Rebecca Henderson referenced during our Fireside Chat that still sticks with me:
“Yes, the planet got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders."
“Yes, the planet got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders."
April 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
On this Earth Day, I’m reminded about a cartoon Rebecca Henderson referenced during our Fireside Chat that still sticks with me:
“Yes, the planet got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders."
“Yes, the planet got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders."
Most leaders aim for sweeping overhauls. I say: try being 2% less stupid.
It’s about progress, not perfection. Small, consistent, changes can reshape entire organizations. Instead of chasing the next big fix, what would it look like to improve your business just 2% at a time?
It’s about progress, not perfection. Small, consistent, changes can reshape entire organizations. Instead of chasing the next big fix, what would it look like to improve your business just 2% at a time?
April 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Most leaders aim for sweeping overhauls. I say: try being 2% less stupid.
It’s about progress, not perfection. Small, consistent, changes can reshape entire organizations. Instead of chasing the next big fix, what would it look like to improve your business just 2% at a time?
It’s about progress, not perfection. Small, consistent, changes can reshape entire organizations. Instead of chasing the next big fix, what would it look like to improve your business just 2% at a time?
Why we chose Dublin to host The Reinvention Summit, from the Irish Times:
Ireland has long been at the forefront of innovation, and in a shifting global order, Ireland now emerges as a powerhouse for digital goods and knowledge-intensive industries.
valize.com/reinventionsummit
Ireland has long been at the forefront of innovation, and in a shifting global order, Ireland now emerges as a powerhouse for digital goods and knowledge-intensive industries.
valize.com/reinventionsummit
April 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Why we chose Dublin to host The Reinvention Summit, from the Irish Times:
Ireland has long been at the forefront of innovation, and in a shifting global order, Ireland now emerges as a powerhouse for digital goods and knowledge-intensive industries.
valize.com/reinventionsummit
Ireland has long been at the forefront of innovation, and in a shifting global order, Ireland now emerges as a powerhouse for digital goods and knowledge-intensive industries.
valize.com/reinventionsummit
During #EarthMonth, I’ve been reflecting on how we make big change happen - especially when the challenge feels overwhelming.
In my most recent Thought Sparks conversation with Terence Mauri, we discussed the power of naming a problem, identifying a shared goal, and enacting systems-level change.
In my most recent Thought Sparks conversation with Terence Mauri, we discussed the power of naming a problem, identifying a shared goal, and enacting systems-level change.
April 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
During #EarthMonth, I’ve been reflecting on how we make big change happen - especially when the challenge feels overwhelming.
In my most recent Thought Sparks conversation with Terence Mauri, we discussed the power of naming a problem, identifying a shared goal, and enacting systems-level change.
In my most recent Thought Sparks conversation with Terence Mauri, we discussed the power of naming a problem, identifying a shared goal, and enacting systems-level change.
A month of change, April is a perfect reminder of why it’s so important to see around corners.
Whether it’s climate, policy, tech, or talent — inflection points rarely announce themselves. The leaders who thrive are the ones who spot the shift early and act with clarity.
Whether it’s climate, policy, tech, or talent — inflection points rarely announce themselves. The leaders who thrive are the ones who spot the shift early and act with clarity.
April 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
A month of change, April is a perfect reminder of why it’s so important to see around corners.
Whether it’s climate, policy, tech, or talent — inflection points rarely announce themselves. The leaders who thrive are the ones who spot the shift early and act with clarity.
Whether it’s climate, policy, tech, or talent — inflection points rarely announce themselves. The leaders who thrive are the ones who spot the shift early and act with clarity.
The Trump administration's tariffs will have an inordinate impact on small countries, that rely on frictionless global trade.
So what options do small countries have?
So what options do small countries have?
March 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The Trump administration's tariffs will have an inordinate impact on small countries, that rely on frictionless global trade.
So what options do small countries have?
So what options do small countries have?
The business world is changing fast. Traditional “sustainable” competitive advantages are no longer the norm. Instead, companies must master transient competitive advantages—seizing opportunities as they come and pivoting quickly when they fade.
January 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The business world is changing fast. Traditional “sustainable” competitive advantages are no longer the norm. Instead, companies must master transient competitive advantages—seizing opportunities as they come and pivoting quickly when they fade.
The best of executive education with the best of custom tailoring. 🤝
What does attending a program at a leading business school do for you? Well, the chance to network, to engage with cutting-edge ideas and to get away from the buzz of daily work to give important topics real, focused, thought. 💡
What does attending a program at a leading business school do for you? Well, the chance to network, to engage with cutting-edge ideas and to get away from the buzz of daily work to give important topics real, focused, thought. 💡
January 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The best of executive education with the best of custom tailoring. 🤝
What does attending a program at a leading business school do for you? Well, the chance to network, to engage with cutting-edge ideas and to get away from the buzz of daily work to give important topics real, focused, thought. 💡
What does attending a program at a leading business school do for you? Well, the chance to network, to engage with cutting-edge ideas and to get away from the buzz of daily work to give important topics real, focused, thought. 💡
Want to join me and a stellar host of speakers and facilitators - Seth Godin, Alexander Osterwalder, and Charles Conn of Patagonia among them - at The Reinvention Summit?
#reinventionsummit #conferences #Forbes #topfive #strategy #seeingaroundcorners #innovation #reinvention
#reinventionsummit #conferences #Forbes #topfive #strategy #seeingaroundcorners #innovation #reinvention
January 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Want to join me and a stellar host of speakers and facilitators - Seth Godin, Alexander Osterwalder, and Charles Conn of Patagonia among them - at The Reinvention Summit?
#reinventionsummit #conferences #Forbes #topfive #strategy #seeingaroundcorners #innovation #reinvention
#reinventionsummit #conferences #Forbes #topfive #strategy #seeingaroundcorners #innovation #reinvention
What does the Supreme Court investigation mean for the future of TikTok? I'm joining Mike Emanuel on Fox in NYC today to discuss the implications of a potential TikTok ban.
Watch this space for updates on the final interview!
Watch this space for updates on the final interview!
January 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
What does the Supreme Court investigation mean for the future of TikTok? I'm joining Mike Emanuel on Fox in NYC today to discuss the implications of a potential TikTok ban.
Watch this space for updates on the final interview!
Watch this space for updates on the final interview!
A highly sought-after quality in people looking to get ahead is the ability to think strategically - #ThoughtSparks can give you a boost.
Thought Sparks are free resources I’ve created to share cutting-edge ideas, research-backed strategies, and practical frameworks (1/4)
Thought Sparks are free resources I’ve created to share cutting-edge ideas, research-backed strategies, and practical frameworks (1/4)
January 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A highly sought-after quality in people looking to get ahead is the ability to think strategically - #ThoughtSparks can give you a boost.
Thought Sparks are free resources I’ve created to share cutting-edge ideas, research-backed strategies, and practical frameworks (1/4)
Thought Sparks are free resources I’ve created to share cutting-edge ideas, research-backed strategies, and practical frameworks (1/4)
The only way to deal with uncertainty is to go through it - and fast learning is the key.
In my Journal of Management article, I explore how leaders can succeed by focusing on innovation + learning at every step.
Key takeaways:
💡 Embrace uncertainty to refine strategies...
In my Journal of Management article, I explore how leaders can succeed by focusing on innovation + learning at every step.
Key takeaways:
💡 Embrace uncertainty to refine strategies...
January 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The only way to deal with uncertainty is to go through it - and fast learning is the key.
In my Journal of Management article, I explore how leaders can succeed by focusing on innovation + learning at every step.
Key takeaways:
💡 Embrace uncertainty to refine strategies...
In my Journal of Management article, I explore how leaders can succeed by focusing on innovation + learning at every step.
Key takeaways:
💡 Embrace uncertainty to refine strategies...
A huge thank-you to our listeners for making 2024 a standout year for the Thought Sparks Podcast! 🌟 From meaningful conversations to fresh perspectives on business transformation, your support fuels every spark of innovation.
January 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A huge thank-you to our listeners for making 2024 a standout year for the Thought Sparks Podcast! 🌟 From meaningful conversations to fresh perspectives on business transformation, your support fuels every spark of innovation.
Hold onto your hats: consulting is going through a massive sea change, thanks to the widespread adoption of #AI.
AidanMcCullen hosted Ryan Shanks, Alex Osterwalder, and myself for a fascinating discussion on how AI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmg3...
AidanMcCullen hosted Ryan Shanks, Alex Osterwalder, and myself for a fascinating discussion on how AI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmg3...
December 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Hold onto your hats: consulting is going through a massive sea change, thanks to the widespread adoption of #AI.
AidanMcCullen hosted Ryan Shanks, Alex Osterwalder, and myself for a fascinating discussion on how AI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmg3...
AidanMcCullen hosted Ryan Shanks, Alex Osterwalder, and myself for a fascinating discussion on how AI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmg3...
In the past 5 years, economic, geopolitical, and technological disruptions have increased by 200%, forcing 53% of companies to reinvent every three years or less.
In constant disruption, what are innovators to do? Enter The Reinvention Summit.
valize.com/reinvention
In constant disruption, what are innovators to do? Enter The Reinvention Summit.
valize.com/reinvention
December 17, 2024 at 5:54 PM
In the past 5 years, economic, geopolitical, and technological disruptions have increased by 200%, forcing 53% of companies to reinvent every three years or less.
In constant disruption, what are innovators to do? Enter The Reinvention Summit.
valize.com/reinvention
In constant disruption, what are innovators to do? Enter The Reinvention Summit.
valize.com/reinvention
Thank you Michael Hudson for this feature in @forbes.com on how leaders can navigate the constant uncertainty we live in!
➡️ Read more here:
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
#GenAI #AI #uncertainty #strategy #leadership #complexity #forbes
➡️ Read more here:
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
#GenAI #AI #uncertainty #strategy #leadership #complexity #forbes
December 16, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Thank you Michael Hudson for this feature in @forbes.com on how leaders can navigate the constant uncertainty we live in!
➡️ Read more here:
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
#GenAI #AI #uncertainty #strategy #leadership #complexity #forbes
➡️ Read more here:
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
#GenAI #AI #uncertainty #strategy #leadership #complexity #forbes