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There were a lot of great tech books published in 2020, but when surveying digital and tech executives on some of the best reads of the year, here are some of the ones that came out on top. If you have a New Years resolution to read more, here is a list of books to get you started.
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The future is faster than you think: how converging technologies are transforming businesses, industries and our lives
by peter diamandis, steven kotler
Technology is accelerating at an unprecedented rate and will reshape all industries over the next decade. In the future is faster than you think, space entrepreneur-turned-innovation pioneer Peter Diamandis and his co-author Steven Kotler take an in-depth look at the emerging and converging technologies that will transform our world while providing a practical playbook for developers. executives leading their organizations through the technological disruption to come.
leading from the future: how to turn visionary thinking into revolutionary growth
by brand w. johnson, josh suskewicz
One of the lessons that has emerged from the covid pandemic is that companies can no longer plan for the future by looking to the past. To overcome this, Lead from the Future introduces a “future-backward” approach to strategy development that enables executives to think clearly, creatively, and broadly about the future while turning ideas for the future into action today.
no rules, rules: netflix and the culture of reinvention
by reed hastings, erin meyer
The culture at Netflix is legendary and has allowed the company to innovate to become the behemoth it is today. In No Rules Rules, Reed Hastings develops the counterintuitive and sometimes radical principles that define Netflix culture, while offering lessons that others can take inspiration from and translate into their companies.
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humanocracy: creating organizations as amazing as the people in them
by gary hamel, michele zanini
In the latest book from noted business thinker Gary Hamel, he and co-author Michele Zanini argue that the top-down bureaucracies that run most organizations are less than ideal for our rapidly changing world. the humanocracy articulates a model for a new organizational structure that encourages creativity and innovation rather than stifles it.
do agile right: transformation without chaos
by darrell rigby, sarah elk, steve berez
As more companies undergo agile transformations, it is increasingly important to dispel the myth of agility as a panacea. Doing agile right articulates the true value of agile while giving executives a clear understanding of the trade-offs and trade-offs they must strike to succeed.
Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Rule the World
by marco iansiti, karim r. lakhani
Artificial intelligence is likely to be the defining technology of the next decade. Competing in the Age of AI presents a clear framework for rethinking business and operating models in the Age of AI and offers a path for leaders seeking to transform their companies into AI-centric organizations.
Reprogramming the American Dream: From Rural America to Silicon Valley—Making AI Work for Us All
by kevin scott, greg shaw
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Much has been written about how artificial intelligence will transform the world of urban professionals, but less has been written about the impact of artificial intelligence on middle-skilled workers in America’s heartland. Reprogramming the American Dream, Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott offers an inclusive vision of how AI can create abundance and opportunity for all.
experimentation works: the amazing power of business experiments
by stefan thomke
In today’s rapidly changing digital world, it’s imperative that organizations constantly experiment with new ideas. In experimental jobs, Harvard Business School professor Stefan Thomke provides leaders with clear guidance on what constitutes a good experiment and how to foster a culture of experimentation and innovation.
post corona: from crisis to opportunity
by scott galloway
The covid-19 pandemic has upended life around the world and accelerated many trends that have been underway for years. In Post Corona, bestselling author Scott Galloway shares his take on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and how leaders can navigate these uncertain times.
How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Best CEOs, Founders, and Revolutionaries
by david rubenstein
Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein has spent years talking to high-performance leaders, from Bill Gates to Jeff Bezos (and non-tech leaders, too). In How to Lead, Rubenstein distills his wisdom and guiding philosophies into this indispensable leadership playbook.
peter high is president of metis strategy, an IT and business advisory firm. He has written two best-selling books, moderates the Technovation podcast series, and speaks at conferences around the world. follow him on twitter @peterahigh.
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