Business Strategy for the Future of Work

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14 hours 35 minutes
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Based on the best-selling book, Undisrupted, by Ian Khan. This course focuses on leadership strategies for navigating disruption, transformation, and future preparedness in business. It emphasizes practical frameworks to help leaders manage change and maintain profitability in a dynamic world. The course guides learners through historical insights, current disruptions, and how to apply the Future Readiness Score to assess organizational preparedness. By mastering these concepts, learners will be better equipped to navigate future challenges and drive sustainable success. What sets this course apart is its combination of theoretical knowledge and real-world examples. Leaders will explore case studies from various industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology, blending these with actionable strategies to build organizational resilience. Designed for business leaders, strategists, and policymakers, this course assumes a basic understanding of organizational strategy and technology. It’s ideal for professionals who wish to strengthen their leadership capabilities in the face of rapid change. Copyright © 2025 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved, including rights for text and data mining and training of artificial technologies or similar technologies. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Published simultaneously in Canada.

Syllabus

Becoming Undisrupted

In this section, we examine how the human survival instinct drives technological innovation, shapes societal and cultural evolution, and informs our responses to disruption, providing practical insights for navigating ongoing global change.

Early Human Disruptions

In this section, we examine the origins and impact of technological disruption through early innovations like the Archimedes screw, exploring their principles, historical significance, and relevance to present-day engineering and societal progress.

Financial System Disruptors

In this Section, we explore the forces reshaping the global financial landscape and redefining how money moves in the modern world.

Health Care Industry Disruptions

In this section, we explore how high-throughput screening (HTS), genomics, artificial intelligence, and robotics are transforming drug discovery, enhancing precision medicine, and shaping how treatments are delivered to patients and the future of healthcare.

Manufacturing Industry Disruptions

In this section, we examine how advances such as Industry 4.0, robotics, automation, and proximity manufacturing enhance efficiency, sustainability, and reshape global trade within modern industrial manufacturing.

Innovation at the Speed of Light

In this section, we examine the evolution from linear to collaborative innovation models, explore how technology and open innovation address global challenges, and discuss practical applications for sustainable, impactful solutions.

Disruptive Mobility and Transportation

In this section, we examine advancements in electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous vehicles (AVs), drones, and urban air mobility (UAM), focusing on enabling technologies like LiDAR and AI and their impact on smarter, safer, and more sustainable urban transportation.

Public‐Sector Future Readiness

In this section, we examine how digital transformation and social credit systems are revolutionizing public sector services, assess their impact on efficiency, and explore global digital government rankings and innovation.

Exploring Space

In this section, we examine how space tourism expands civilian access to space, evaluate the transformative role of private companies, and assess emerging opportunities in space industries such as medicine and manufacturing.

How Immersive Tech Drives the Future

In this section, we examine how VR, MR, and IoT technologies transform digital communication and connectivity, explore their benefits and challenges, and identify leading organizations driving innovation in immersive technology.

The Rise of Cognitive Cities

In this section, we examine the evolution from smart to cognitive cities, emphasizing how AI, IoT, and big data enable predictive, sustainable urban management through global examples and innovative urban planning concepts.

A New Age for Agriculture

In this section, we examine technological and sustainable innovations such as carbon capture, AI, and precision agriculture, discuss their impact on food security, and evaluate barriers to their adoption in modern farming.

The Theory of Future Readiness

In this section, we examine the evolution of Future Readiness theory, discuss the significance of measuring organizational adaptability, and explore how the Future Readiness Score informs practical strategies for navigating disruption.

The Critical Need to Measure Future Readiness

In this section, we examine the significance of future readiness in business, review the top 50 performance metrics, and explain how the Future Readiness Score (FRS) supports strategic decision-making and risk management.

FRS Pillar 1: Engagement

In this section, we examine how organizational engagement-both internal and external-drives productivity, satisfaction, and growth, and explore best practices and strategies to strengthen stakeholder commitment and brand loyalty.

FRS Pillar 2: Learning

In this section, we examine how structured learning enhances innovation, adaptability, and employee engagement, and explore strategies and frameworks organizations use to measure and improve learning impact for long-term competitiveness.

FRS Pillar 3: People

In this section, we examine how effective people management fosters organizational innovation, supports ongoing skill development, and cultivates a positive workplace culture, all contributing to sustained resilience and competitive advantage.

FRS Pillar 4: Culture

In this section, we examine how organizational culture influences future readiness, exploring its impact on engagement, innovation, and customer focus, and reviewing practical strategies to cultivate a strong, adaptive workplace environment.

FRS Pillar 5: Collaboration

In this section, we examine types and dimensions of collaboration in business, explore strategies for fostering internal and external partnerships, and analyze their impact on innovation, efficiency, and organizational growth.

FRS Pillar 6: Innovation

In this section, we examine how innovation drives agility, resilience, and digital literacy, using real-world examples to illustrate strategies for future readiness and sustained competitive advantage in rapidly changing environments.

FRS Pillar 7: Execution

In this section, we examine how effective execution transforms strategic vision into measurable results, explore real-world examples from industry, and discuss practices that foster accountability, adaptability, and customer satisfaction.

Undisrupted Business Leader Profiles

In this section, we examine the impact of leading business disruptors, identifying the core traits of disruptive leadership and evaluating their innovative strategies for transforming traditional industries and driving impactful change.