Technology, globalization, economic shifts and geopolitical shocks have set in motion a continuous onslaught of radical, discontinuous change in the global business environment.
In fact, worldwide economic turmoil will most likely only increase in the future. Is it possible for existing businesses to survive, let alone thrive, in this turbulence?
Authors Shane Cragun and Kate Sweetman say "yes" -- as a leader you are prepared to look more inquisitively at the global shock waves that might impact your organizations and the people in them?
In Cragun and Sweetman's book, "Reinvention: Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption," the authors propose a simple formula, common principles, and set of tools for individuals and organizations facing disruptive and radical change.
"The ability to pivot quickly, profoundly, and effectively might be the most important core competency for individuals and organizations to acquire with hope to prosper in the new economy," says Cragun. "Leaders must change before they have to, and they must enable their organization to surf the incoming global shockwaves with intelligence, agility, strength, and command."
Reinvention uses compelling and eclectic stories and cases from around the globe over the past 100 years to reinforce key learnings. A reinvention evaluation can help you get a sense of your current need for substantial change in your organizational realm.
When talking about the organizational reinvention evaluation, this is a great opportunity to have your leadership team fill out a survey individually (in a leadership team meeting) and then see to what extent the team is unified in their responses.
Source: Shane Cragun: Reinvention: Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption