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Ready your organization for the future - regardless of what it may bring - with one of the world's foremost business strategists
In Undisrupted: Leadership Essentials on Creating a Future-Ready Organiztion, Ian Khan, a distinguished futurist, filmmaker, and author delivers a compelling message that challenges the conventional approach to future-proofing businesses with technology, offering a fresh, comprehensive strategy for thriving in an uncertain future.
In the book, Khan introduces the innovative Future Readiness Score™, a tool developed through his extensive research and experience with over 750 organizations. This score assesses a company's ability to adapt to unforeseeable changes, preparing them to handle both challenges and opportunities. The book elaborates on the seven pillars of future readiness - Engagement, Learning, Collaboration, People, Culture, Innovation, and Execution - demonstrating how to safeguard your company against adverse events and capitalize on positive ones. You'll also discover:
- The proprietary Future Readiness Score™ to evaluate and enhance organizational adaptability
- Practical insights into the seven pillars of future readiness for robust business strategy
- Strategies to not only withstand negative events but also harness positive opportunities
Undisrupted an essential guide for business leaders, including managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and strategists. It is also invaluable for consultants serving various businesses. This book is a crucial resource for anyone aiming to navigate and succeed in the ever-evolving business landscape of tomorrow.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I 3
Chapter 1 Becoming Undisrupted 7
Chapter 2 Early Human Disruptions 11
Chapter 3 Financial System Disruptors 25
Chapter 4 Health Care Industry Disruptions 33
Chapter 5 Manufacturing Industry Disruptions 39
Chapter 6 Innovation at the Speed of Light 51
Chapter 7 Disruptive Mobility and Transportation 63
Chapter 8 Public-Sector Future Readiness 79
Chapter 9 Exploring Space 95
Chapter 10 How Immersive Tech Drives the Future 103
Chapter 11 The Rise of Cognitive Cities 115
Chapter 12 A New Age for Agriculture 129
Part II 145
Chapter 13 The Theory of Future Readiness 147
Chapter 14 The Critical Need to Measure Future Readiness 165
Chapter 15 FRS Pillar 1: Engagement 175
Chapter 16 FRS Pillar 2: Learning 189
Chapter 17 FRS Pillar 3: People 199
Chapter 18 FRS Pillar 4: Culture 207
Chapter 19 FRS Pillar 5: Collaboration 219
Chapter 20 FRS Pillar 6: Innovation 225
Chapter 21 FRS Pillar 7: Execution 241
Chapter 22 Future Readiness Metrics 261
Chapter 23 Undisrupted Business Leader Profiles 265
Notes 281
Acknowledgments 287
About the Author 289
Index 293
