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Rita McGrath - Speaker

Rita McGrath | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Rita McGrath

Anticipate strategic inflection points and build sustainable innovation capabilities for navigating uncertainty with Rita McGrath, speaker, Columbia Business School professor and founder of the Rita McGrath Group.
Rita McGrath | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Business Strategy
Innovation
Effective Leadership
Rita McGrath
Anticipate strategic inflection points and build sustainable innovation capabilities for navigating uncertainty with Rita McGrath, speaker, Columbia Business School professor and founder of the Rita McGrath Group.
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About Rita McGrath

World-leading strategy and innovation expert
Columbia Business School professor
Author of five acclaimed business books
Rita McGrath is a world-leading strategy and innovation expert who helps organizations navigate strategic inflection points and build sustainable innovation capabilities.

As a Columbia Business School professor and founder of the Rita McGrath Group and Valize, she translates cutting-edge research into actionable business insights.

Rita ranks consistently among Thinkers 50's top 10 management thinkers globally, earning their #1 award for strategy. Author of five acclaimed books including "Seeing Around Corners," her work on discovery-driven growth was praised by Clayton Christensen as offering "some of the most important tools of management and strategy ever developed."

Organizations facing disruption and uncertainty turn to Rita for practical frameworks that drive results. Her expertise helps leadership teams identify strategic inflection points before they become obvious, transform innovation from theater into capability, and develop the agility needed in today's volatile business environment. Rita's C-suite advisory work spans industries, bringing proven methodologies for sustainable growth.

Audiences leave Rita's presentations with concrete tools for spotting market shifts early, frameworks for building innovation proficiency beyond surface-level efforts, and actionable approaches to strategic growth amid uncertainty. Her engaging, customized delivery combines academic rigor with real-world applications.

Book Rita McGrath to equip your organization with the strategic foresight and innovation capabilities essential for thriving in an increasingly unpredictable business landscape.

How can I book Rita McGrath for my next event?  

Email rita.mcgrath@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Rita directly.

What topics does Rita McGrath specialise in?  

Rita McGrath specialises in discussing strategy, innovation, disruption and more.

What is Rita McGrath's speaking style like?  

Rita captivates audiences with her engaging delivery, combining academic rigor and real-world insights. Her sessions inspire strategic thinking and innovation, leaving participants equipped with actionable tools for navigating uncertainty.

Does Rita McGrath offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Rita McGrath offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Rita McGrath?

Rita McGrath, a top-ranked global strategy expert and Columbia Business School professor, equips organizations with practical frameworks to spot market shifts early and transform innovation from theater into sustainable capability. Book Rita to provide your team with the strategic foresight and actionable approaches needed to thrive in today's unpredictable business landscape.
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