Jim Harris
Disruptive Innovation: How IT is Fundamental Enabling Change in Corporations & Society
Information technology is enabling a revolution. Mobile page views now exceed desktop views globally. Computing has shifted from PC centric computing to mobile. Smartphones now are 50% of global digital consumer spending. Windows is no longer the dominant OS worldwide, it’s Android.
So embracing a mobile first strategy is essential for IT organizations. But mobile first is so 2016. Google has now shifted its focus to AI first. Artificial intelligence will have a profound impact on IT, organizations and society going forward.
This fascinating, fun, dynamic rapid fire presentation will be entertaining and provocative.
A staggering 88% of CEOs say that innovation is important to growing their top line and increasing profitability, according to a study by Leger Marketing in conjunction with The Globe and Mail. But only 33% of CEOs are happy with the current results they are achieving. Jim’s future trends presentations focus on how to drive growth and profitability.
Jim’s clients include the Association of Research Libraries, Barclays Bank, Certified Management Accountants, Cleantech, Columbia Tristar Pictures, Deloitte & Touche, Glaxo Wellcome, IABC, IDG, IBM, IEEE, International Council of Shopping Centers, Johnson & Johnson, MasterCard, Munich Re, NEC, Novartis, Soc. of Professional Engineers, the UK Cabinet Office, the World Future Society and Zurich Insurance. He has worked extensively with the health care sector, government, financial services, retailers, and professional services firms.
His last book, Blindsided! was published in 80 countries worldwide. Blindsided!, a #1 international bestseller, hit the top spot on the Financial Times of London’s European Edition of Best Business Books. It has been named one of the best business books of the year as it examines why companies and whole industries are being blindsided; How can decision makers identify early warning signs? How can leaders put in place systems and structures that will prevent their organizations from being blindsided? And then knowing all this, how can you blindside your competition?
Jim’s second book, The Learning Paradox, was nominated for the National Business Book Award, and has appeared on numerous bestseller lists. Books for Business ranked it as one of the top 10 business books in North America. Jim co-authored the national bestseller The 100 Best Companies to Work for in Canada – selling 50,000 copies.
As a management consultant, Jim works with leading businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and organizations aspiring to join these ranks. For several years he represented the Covey Leadership Center in Canada, teaching Dr. Stephen Covey’s work, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
Jim is a catalyst for conversation and change. He excels at leading people to new ways of thinking - making productive, profitable change possible. His sessions are highly informative, thought-provoking, interactive, and even lots of fun!
Jim’s clients include the Association of Research Libraries, Barclays Bank, Certified Management Accountants, Cleantech, Columbia Tristar Pictures, Deloitte & Touche, Glaxo Wellcome, IABC, IDG, IBM, IEEE, International Council of Shopping Centers, Johnson & Johnson, MasterCard, Munich Re, NEC, Novartis, Soc. of Professional Engineers, the UK Cabinet Office, the World Future Society and Zurich Insurance. He has worked extensively with the health care sector, government, financial services, retailers, and professional services firms.
His last book, Blindsided! was published in 80 countries worldwide. Blindsided!, a #1 international bestseller, hit the top spot on the Financial Times of London’s European Edition of Best Business Books. It has been named one of the best business books of the year as it examines why companies and whole industries are being blindsided; How can decision makers identify early warning signs? How can leaders put in place systems and structures that will prevent their organizations from being blindsided? And then knowing all this, how can you blindside your competition?
Jim’s second book, The Learning Paradox, was nominated for the National Business Book Award, and has appeared on numerous bestseller lists. Books for Business ranked it as one of the top 10 business books in North America. Jim co-authored the national bestseller The 100 Best Companies to Work for in Canada – selling 50,000 copies.
As a management consultant, Jim works with leading businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and organizations aspiring to join these ranks. For several years he represented the Covey Leadership Center in Canada, teaching Dr. Stephen Covey’s work, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
Jim is a catalyst for conversation and change. He excels at leading people to new ways of thinking - making productive, profitable change possible. His sessions are highly informative, thought-provoking, interactive, and even lots of fun!