Investors: Accelerate fund value creation by exploiting industry disruption
Corporates: Accelerate corporate renewal by creating new, disruptive ventures
Policymakers: Understand how technology is changing society, locally and globally
The rapid progress of technologies such as machine learning, intelligent agents, robotics, drones, autonomous vehicles, distributed ledgers, and additive manufacturing is resulting in dramatic structural changes in all industries. For the first time in the history of the human species, we have exponential technology development coupled with massive decentralization. We are now seeing the beginning of a post-industrial civilization. This goes beyond “digital” — it is change on an anthropological level.
Brought to you by the Post-Lean Institute in collaboration with industry partners, the Post-Industrial Forum is a unique global community for leaders driving the post-industrial transition. We will bring together executives, investors, policymakers, and technologists, connect the dots, and collaborate to build an exciting and prosperous future.
White paper
February 25, 2019
Abstract
Exponential technologies are invalidating long-held assumptions about jobs, firms, industries, and whole economies. Agility and adaptation are necessary for survival and flourishing for investors, companies, and nation states. They are not sufficient, however. Leaders need to better understand the nature of the changes that are occurring. These changes are much more profound than most of us realize.
White paper
Abstract
Industry disruption is everywhere, but many corporate boards are ill prepared for the onslaught. In this paper we discuss how boards can better understand the nature of industry disruption and more effectively hold management accountable for navigating the changes ahead. Topics covered include new expectations for directors, board meeting frequency, board composition, how to improve the board’s capabilities, and how the very nature of board work may soon change.
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Keynotes:
Inspirational speeches at industry conferences and your internal events. Our keynotes can serve as a wake-up call for board or management action, or help rally managers to boldly pursue new opportunities.
Education:
We provide workshops for investors, board directors, executive teams, and managers. Participants will gain deep insight into the the post-industrial transition and learn about powerful new management tools and strategies for causing and benefiting from industry disruption.
Assessments:
We help corporates and investors discover industry disruption threats and opportunities. Assessments look at relevant technologies, changing industry structures, industry position, and emerging competitors. They also evaluate innovation capability.
Transformation:
We help corporates and PE firms develop a post-industrial vision and strategy, emphasizing rapid evolution, recruiting outside innovators, and building new high-growth ventures targeting industries vulnerable to disruption.
Monitoring:
We provide investors and corporates with ongoing support to navigate industry disruption threats and opportunities. This can include evaluation of exponential technologies, policy challenges, innovation system performance, and M&A due diligence.
Post-Lean Institute
68 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
USA
Main: +1-(650) 830-0430
Frode Ødegård
Founder and CEO
Phone: +1-(650) 830-0430 ext. 501
