The Future-Ready Leader: Accelerated Learning for Business Success - Paperback

by Peter Lorange (Author), Jan Peter Balkenende (Contribution by), Karin Mugnaini (Author)

Back Jacket

If you're a business leader looking to stay ahead of the curve, this book is an essential guide. It offers a comprehensive overview of the major trends shaping the future of business, drawing on reviews of 70 recent management books and interviews with 21 senior leaders.
What sets this book apart is that it's grounded in the real-world experiences of active business leaders. From political affairs to family businesses and everything in between, each of the eight parts offers expert insights on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Whether you're seeking to adapt your strategy to the external environment, lead your organization towards fulfilling its mission, or simply stay ahead of the competition, this book has got you covered.

Author Biography

Peter Lorange, Honorary President, IMD, is a successful entrepreneur and the former owner of a highly diversified family investment company. He is regarded as one of the world's foremost business school academics, having held the position of President at IMD, Lausanne (Switzerland) for 15 years, having also been President of Norwegian School of Business, as well as a Professor at Wharton and at Sloan School (MIT). He has had several positions on various boards. His entrepreneurial journey spans key areas such as education, shipping, investments, and real estate businesses.
Karin Mugnaini is the Head of the International Alumni Association at IMD (Lausanne, Switzerland), and has been involved in international business since 1989, with engagements across the United States, Europe, Hong Kong, and currently in Switzerland. She has held numerous leadership positions in corporations as well as in startups, with a particular emphasis on new business initiatives.Ms. Mugnaini was formerly President & COO of the Lorange Network, working closely with Peter Lorange.