Release date: April 22, 2021
Speakers: Rita McGrath
Description: Paradigmatic shifts in the business landscape, known as inflection points, can either create new, entrepreneurial opportunities (e.g. Amazon and Netflix), or they can lead to devastating consequences (e.g., Blockbuster and Toys R Us). Only those leaders who can “see around corners” –that is, spot the disruptive inflection points developing before they hit– are poised to succeed in this market.
Columbia Business School professor and corporate consultant Rita McGrath contends that inflection points, though they may seem sudden, are not random. Every seemingly overnight shift is the final stage of a process that has been subtly building for some time. Armed with the right strategies and tools, smart businesses can see these inflection points coming and use them to gain a competitive advantage. Rita will explore the opportunities and requirements in a hands-on guide to anticipating, understanding, and capitalizing on the inflection points shaping the marketplace and competitive environments