AUTHOR: Heather E. McGowan

The Adaptation Advantage

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The Adaptation Advantage, written in collaboration with fellow future-of-work thought leader Chris Shipley, offers transformative insight into what a fast-changing world means for work and workers, and lights a path forward for anyone who works and leads others in their work.

The Adaptation Advantage

With over 75 graphics that make tough concepts easily visible in Heather’s distinct style, The Adaptation Advantage is a guidebook for individuals and organizations as they reimagine their future of work and become the leaders they’ve dreamed of becoming.

THE BOOK IS SEPARATED INTO THREE PARTS, EACH ONE BUILDING ON THE LAST.

Understanding the dynamics and impact of technology and social change
Understanding what this change means to individuals and their identity
Understanding how to lead in this learning-centric future of accelerated and continuous change and seize the Adaptation Advantage for your organization

Combining and synthesizing wisdom from interviews with hundreds of executives, The Adaptation Advantage explains the profound changes happening in the world of work and suggests a powerful solution: a new way of thinking about careers that detaches our sense of pride and personal identity from our job title, connecting it instead to our sense of purpose.

If we want to keep up with the impossible pace at which technology, the workplace, and the world are changing, we need to lead differently. We can no longer focus on straightforward skills or metrics like productivity. We need to focus on culture, collaboration, collaborative intelligence, and the most elusive yet essential skill of all— adaptability.

Product Details

Ratings: 4.4 (260 ratings)
Read Time: 18 mins
Take-Away: 5 Key ideas
Available As: Audio & text

Author

Future-of-work strategist Heather E. McGowan helps leaders prepare their people and organizations for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The Third Industrial Revolution was marked by computerization and automation of physical labor, laying the foundation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which will be notable for the rapid advancement of technology tools into the domain of human knowledge work.

In this world, humans must continuously learn and adapt, and with this transition comes information overload.

Heather E. McGowan gives lucidity to this topic through her illuminating graphic frameworks and powerful metaphors, all backed by deep research. In 2017, LinkedIn ranked her as its number one global voice for education.

Future of Work

Heather E McGowan

Heather E McGowan is a visionary future-of-work strategist dedicated to helping leaders and organizations navigate the complexities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. With a background that spans various industries and an in-depth understanding of technological advancements, Heather is renowned for her ability to foresee and articulate the future landscape of work. Her insightful perspectives have […]