Rita McGrath is a world-leading strategy and innovation expert who helps organizations navigate strategic inflection points and build sustainable innovation capabilities.
As well as being a professor and Academic Director in Executive Education at Columbia Business School, Rita is the founder of the Rita McGrath Group and innovation platform Valize, translating 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.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Rita McGrath available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Rita McGrath's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting 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 delivers inspiring, future-focused sessions that spark engagement and insightful discussion. Her presentations offer the right balance of challenge and practical examples, leaving leaders motivated and ready to act.
Does Rita McGrath offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Rita McGrath offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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