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Rita McGrath

@rgmcgrath.bsky.social
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Columbia University Business School Professor | C-Suite Strategist | Thinkers 50 Top 10 | Best-selling author | Founder, Valize and Rita McGrath Group linktr.ee/ritamcgrath

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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
My piece on the end of the billable hour, in the December 15 edition of the Wall Street Journal – as AI can increasingly handle the routine work of professional services in a matter of minutes, how then do we value human judgment, creativity, and relationship management? @wsj.com
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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
Rita McGrath, business strategist, signs copies of her book, "Seeing Around Corners".
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
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
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
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
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
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
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
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.
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
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.
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
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.
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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.
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
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.
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
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."
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
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?
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
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
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
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.
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
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.
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
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?
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
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.
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
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. 💡
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
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
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
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!
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
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)
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
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...
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
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.
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
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...
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
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
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
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
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
📢 Tomorrow’s the day! I’m excited to join Innov8rs.co as a panelist in the discussion, "How to measure and showcase the value we create?". I’ll be sharing insights alongside the brilliant Tyler Anderson, Rachel Gordon, and Tendayi Viki.
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Join me by the fireside this Friday with Matt Beane as we dive into one of today’s biggest workforce challenges: upskilling at scale. 📈 Linke below to hear the full discussion on Friday, December 13 at 11 am EST! linktr.ee/RitaMcGrath @mattbeane.bsky.social
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
It isn’t every day that you get to hang with a Nobel laureate! @columbiauniversity.bsky.social
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Mark your calendar! I'm excited to join Innov8rs as a panelist in the discussion: "How to measure and showcase the value we create?" alongside Tyler Anderson, Rachel Gordon, + Tendayi Viki. ➡️ Register to join the conversation on Dec. 11 at 10:30 am EST: innov8rs.co/ihb25-event/
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Rita McGrath @rgmcgrath.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Allow me to formally introduce myself.🤝 My name is Rita McGrath, and I am proud to have authored ideas that the late Clayton Christensen said are "some of the most important in management - ever".👇
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