Strategy and Change: How to Succeed in the Face of Accelerating Disruptive Innovation

By Aaron Olson, Ward Ching, Richard Waterer, and B. Keith Simerson
ASIN#: 978-1119988717

In the AI era, where culture is the true driver of performance, leaders face disruption at unprecedented speed and scale. Strategy and Change equips executives to turn that disruption—whether from generative AI, digital transformation, or unforeseen global crises—into opportunities for cultural alignment and talent development.

Drawing from decades of strategic leadership and risk management expertise, the authors present a practical playbook for recognizing emerging patterns, making confident, values-driven decisions, and reframing risk as a springboard for innovation. The book explores the critical leadership mindsets and cultural levers needed to thrive in today’s volatile business environment.

Talent and Line Leaders will learn how to:

  • Apply four leadership approaches—visionary, directive, incubating, and collaborative—to build cultures that flourish in complexity.

  • Align strategic choices with cultural priorities to achieve both immediate wins and long-term resilience.

  • Harness disruption as a catalyst for redefining how organizations attract, grow, and retain talent.

Grounded in research and illustrated through real-world case studies, Strategy and Change is essential reading for senior talent executives, CLOs, CHROs, and organizational leaders committed to shaping high-performance cultures in the AI-driven future of work.

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