Futurize! dealing with megatrends and disruptors : a handbook for the future-oriented CEO

Table of Contents: 1. Purpose of this Book 2. Identification of the Megatrends and Disruptors 3. The High Performance Organization Framework 4. Speed of Technological Advancement 5. Flexbile Employment 6. Skills Mismatch 7. Sustainable Employment 8. Continued Globalization 9. Changing Workforce Composition 10. Increasing Inequality 11. Environmental Issues 12. Economic Power Shifts 13. Urbanization 14. Cross-Border Migration 15. Resource Scarcity 16. Individualism 17. Pandemics 18. The Futurize! Process

This is a book that helps business leaders and organizations prepare for the future through their high-performance organizations (HPO) framework and the self-assessment tool Futurize! Diagnosis. The book outlines the megatrends and disruptors that will impact organizations now and in the future and provides practical advice on how to deal with them. The book starts by introducing the HPO framework, which outlines the six key elements of success: strategy and execution, leadership and culture, organization, learning and knowledge, people, and technology. It then dives into the megatrends and disruptors that organizations need to be aware of and how to use the HPO framework to address them. This includes an in-depth look at the role of technology, the need for sustainable development, and the impact of globalization. It also explains the importance of self-assessment and the Futurize! Diagnosis tool and provides a step-by-step guide to using the tool to identify areas of improvement. The book concludes by emphasizing the importance of being future ready and offers practical tips on how to do so. It is a must-read for management teams, aspiring leaders, and professionals and students interested in the future of work, human resource management, and innovation.