Description
When a crisis like a pandemic sweeps through societies, it upends critical structures in health, economics, socioeconomics, institutional cultures, communities, and everyday life. This book examines how a world already stressed by rampant change reacts to a global crisis. It draws on experts that foresee a growing economic inequality as the tech-savvy pull further ahead of those with less access to digital tools, training, or aptitude. Some anticipate big technology firms that will exploit their market advantages and weaponize tools that erode the privacy and autonomy of their users. Some predict that changes exacerbated by the pandemic will result in significant portions of the population benefiting from reforms aimed at racial justice and social equity as critiques of current economic arrangements, and capitalism itself, gain support and policymaker attention. The authors examine the complexities and realities of a world filled with distraction and how focus is diverted during a time of primary technological revolution. These patterns are destroying old thinking models and establishing new paradigms. This conversation takes time to investigate voice, tools, and strategies for coping and remaining relevant in the middle of the whirlwind.
About the Author
Mahesh Joshi is a Global Business Executive with three decades of global business experience in senior management roles, including as Managing Director at MAN Energy Solutions USA, Chief Executive at Larsen & Toubro Valves, President of Centrifugal Compression at Cameron, Group President, Energy at Circor, and General Manager for Heavy Industrial Products at Ingersoll Rand. He has a Master's in International Strategy and Diplomacy from London School of Economics, an MBA from Murray State University, and a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Delhi Technological University. He has also attended the Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Program, Harvard business school for Advanced Management Program, and Nirma Institute of Management MBA programme. Mahesh is the host of the radio show Global Business with Mahesh Joshi on VoiceAmerica.com. Gaurav Rastogi is an entrepreneur with over twenty years of executive experience. As a professional he has held executive roles at large companies and has founded an AI start-up. As a Board Mentor he works with business leaders that are driving business reinvention and sales transformation. Mr Rastogi holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a Mechanical Engineering undergrad degree from Delhi Technological University. He is the author of three business books and several podcast episodes on the future of work. He is a Board Member and Dean at Hindu Community Institute which has a program to teach and practice Karma Yoga. J. R. Klein has been active in social impact finance for more than 40 years. He is an author, thinker, and artist with expertise in organizational structure, cultural sensitivity, pragmatic leadership, planning, and social impact. He has an MBA and has continued his post-graduate education at Harvard Business School and Said Business School, University of Oxford. He has been awarded three master level qualification - post graduate awards in Performance Measurement (HBS), Strategic Perspectives (HBS), and Advanced Management and Leadership (Oxford).
Reviews
A brilliant commentary on the changing faces of globalization and their implications for world leaders. * Dr Lalit Johri, University of Oxford *
This book provides us with an outstanding way of understanding the megatrends that affect our daily professional and personal lives. Fascinating to read and an absolute must for everybody. * Dr Marc Bertoneche, HEC Paris *
The authors present an overview of global mega-trends affecting work life, focusing on the themes of creative destruction and ubiquitous distraction. In a series of short chapters, they cover the causes of these forces and ways to leverage or counter them. Their book provides the working professional with ideas and tools to succeed and thrive in this new landscape. These strategies are both optimistic and realistic. * Choice *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192847133
Author Mahesh Joshi
Format Hardback
Page Count 178
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 426g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 161mm * 15mm
About the Author
Mahesh Joshi is a Global Business Executive with three decades of global business experience in senior management roles, including as Managing Director at MAN Energy Solutions USA, Chief Executive at Larsen & Toubro Valves, President of Centrifugal Compression at Cameron, Group President, Energy at Circor, and General Manager for Heavy Industrial Products at Ingersoll Rand. He has a Master's in International Strategy and Diplomacy from London School of Economics, an MBA from Murray State University, and a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Delhi Technological University. He has also attended the Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Program, Harvard business school for Advanced Management Program, and Nirma Institute of Management MBA programme. Mahesh is the host of the radio show Global Business with Mahesh Joshi on VoiceAmerica.com. Gaurav Rastogi is an entrepreneur with over twenty years of executive experience. As a professional he has held executive roles at large companies and has founded an AI start-up. As a Board Mentor he works with business leaders that are driving business reinvention and sales transformation. Mr Rastogi holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a Mechanical Engineering undergrad degree from Delhi Technological University. He is the author of three business books and several podcast episodes on the future of work. He is a Board Member and Dean at Hindu Community Institute which has a program to teach and practice Karma Yoga. J. R. Klein has been active in social impact finance for more than 40 years. He is an author, thinker, and artist with expertise in organizational structure, cultural sensitivity, pragmatic leadership, planning, and social impact. He has an MBA and has continued his post-graduate education at Harvard Business School and Said Business School, University of Oxford. He has been awarded three master level qualification - post graduate awards in Performance Measurement (HBS), Strategic Perspectives (HBS), and Advanced Management and Leadership (Oxford).
Reviews
A brilliant commentary on the changing faces of globalization and their implications for world leaders. * Dr Lalit Johri, University of Oxford *
This book provides us with an outstanding way of understanding the megatrends that affect our daily professional and personal lives. Fascinating to read and an absolute must for everybody. * Dr Marc Bertoneche, HEC Paris *
The authors present an overview of global mega-trends affecting work life, focusing on the themes of creative destruction and ubiquitous distraction. In a series of short chapters, they cover the causes of these forces and ways to leverage or counter them. Their book provides the working professional with ideas and tools to succeed and thrive in this new landscape. These strategies are both optimistic and realistic. * Choice *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192847133
Author Mahesh Joshi
Format Hardback
Page Count 178
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 426g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 161mm * 15mm
