Rita McGrath, top global transformation strategist, shares how to spot inflection points, manage risk and futureproof your business in disruption.

She isn’t just a Columbia Business School professor – she’s one of the world’s most influential voices on strategy and innovation. Named by Thinkers50 as a top global business thinker, Rita has shaped how leaders everywhere respond to change and disruption.

In this episode, she sits down with Stephen McDonnell to tackle the critical question: how do you spot the “inflection points” before they blindside your business? From Kodak’s collapse to Amazon’s rise, Rita unpacks the real stories behind why some companies thrive in disruption while others disappear.

Join us to explore:

Spotting inflection points before they disrupt
Lessons from Kodak, Fuji and Amazon
Building innovation portfolios that last
Leadership and culture as change drivers
Practical tools to execute transformation

Please email stephen@liveunbound.com if you have any questions about what we discussed today.

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