Beating the Global Odds

More than any other time in human history, it's possible-even necessary-to be plugged in to what's going on 24/7. But while the widespread proliferation of information can yield great benefits, the overall result has been a drastic decrease in original thinking, fresh innovation, and much-needed leadership, and a move towards a more fragmented society. This book is here to help, showing you how to cut through the clutter and regain your focus as you confront the challenges of the future.
The ultimate road map to building a better, more cohesive, and more coherent tomorrow, for your business, your world, and yourself, Beating the Global Odds: Successful Decision-Making in a Confused and Troubled World is designed to help business leaders and readers overcome the confusion of the twenty-first century and start working together with clear purpose.
Change is essential, and in this book,A.T. Kearney CEO Paul Laudicina takes a behind-the-scenes look at the people and institutions that are thinking big to repair the international social fabric and help pave the way for a better future so that you can follow in their footsteps. Showing you where to look for new insights and ideas, how to widen your lens, and why you need to master scenario planning in order to make sense of today's world, Laudicina presents a comprehensive and insightful look into the information overload threatening businesses everywhere and how you can fight back.
Emphasizing the importance of staying true to your core values as you work to build a more focused life for yourself and your company, Beating the Global Odds shows how the future is yours for the making.

PAUL A. LAUDICINA is the CEO, chairman of the board, and managing partner at global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney, and the founder and chairman of the firm's Global Business Policy Council. With over forty years of professional experience in government, research, business, and at the United Nations, he has worked with leaders from all backgrounds across a broad range of strategic, corporate, and public policy issues. The author of World Out of Balance, one of the top business books of 2005, Laudicina was named to Consulting magazine's annual ranking of the "Top 25 Most Influential Consultants" in 2005 and 2007.