In this episode of the Leadership Spark Podcast, Sylvain interviews Julian Birkinshaw, Dean and Professor at the Ivey Business School in Canada, and co-author of "Resurgent." They discuss how established companies are better positioned to navigate the digital transformation than new market entrants. Burkinshaw shares lessons from companies like Disney, GE, Pearson and Nokia and explores the challenges of AI and productivity. Additionally, they explore the Leadership capabilities required to successfully navigate the Digital Transformation. This episode offers practical insights for leaders facing rapid technological and organizational change.

Show notes:

• Julian Birkinshaw‘s website
• Book “Resurgent” by Julian Birkinshaw and John Fallon
• Book "Only the Paranoid Survive" by Andrew Grove
• Book "The Age of Unreason" by Charles Handy
• Book "Team of Teams" by General Stanley McChrystal
• Book "Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman
• Book "Megatrends" by John Naisbitt

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In this episode of the Leadership Spark Podcast, Sylvain interviews INSEAD professor Subramanian Rangan about the intersection of economic performance and societal progress. Rangan discusses his book, "Core Assumptions in Business Theory," and highlights how businesses can integrate profit, people, and planet through practical examples like the Linden Group’s True Value Method. The conversation explores the importance of moral reasoning in leadership, the challenges of measuring intangible impacts, and the need for companies to balance financial success with ethical responsibility and sustainability for lasting progress.

Show notes:

• Society for Progress
• Book “Core Assumptions in Business Theory” by Subramanian Rangan
• Book "Dreams and Details" by Jim Hagemann Snabe
• Book "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith
• Book "The Great Transformation" by Karl Polanyi
• Book "Passions and Interests" by Albert

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In this episode of the Leadership Spark Podcast, Sylvain converses with Robert Wreschniock, CEO of the Tatin Institute for Strategy Activation. They delve into Robert's book, "The Strategy Activation Canvas," focusing on bridging the gap between strategy formulation and implementation. Robert emphasizes the importance of mutual understanding and visual communication of strategy within organizations. He advocates for engaging, memorable formats over traditional presentations to ensure employees retain and act upon strategic goals. Additionally he shares his perspective on Change Management and Transformation and the necessity to embrace the “nay sayers” in the process.

Show notes:

• Book “Strategy Activation Canvas” by Ansgar Thiessen and Robert Wreschniok
• QuickMBA website
• Book “Das große Buch der Strategie“ by Robert Wreschniok
• Book „Leading Change“ by John Kotter
• Book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey
• Gallup Strengths Finder

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